School Summary

Fairfield University


General Information:

Founded in 1942, Fairfield University is seated on 200 acres located in Fairfield county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 12:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 250. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

1073 North Benson Road

Fairfield, CT
06824
For more information call: 203 254-4000. This school has a website at https://www.fairfield.edu/
Application information for this school is available at commonapp.org/


Application Deadline: January
Application Fee: $60
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $18,290.00 $18,290.00
Fees $900.00 $900.00
Total $19,190.00 $19,190.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.fairfield.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Strong competition - More than 50% of all freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 26 on ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 22% 21%
600-699 67% 67%
500-599 11% 12%
400-499 0.29% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 59%
24-29 39%
18-23 1%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 27%
11-25% 34.00%
26-50% 31.00%
Under 50% 8.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Cross-country running

Basketball, Crew, Field hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Field hockey, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sailing, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Field hockey, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sailing, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Cross-country running

Basketball, Crew, Field hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 2,122
Female 2,846
Total 4,968


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 2,565
Female 3,724
Total 6,289

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 2%
African American 1%
Hispanic 7%
Native American 0%
White 81%
Other 8%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 99%
At Least 25 Years Old 1%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 18%
Out Of State 82%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 76%
Live Off Campus 24%


Presidential Ball, MainSTAGe Events (Concert/Artists/Performers), Activities Fairs (Fall/Spring)

Fairfield University Student Association (FUSA), Inter-Residential Hall Association (IRHA), Residence Hall Associations (RHAs), Intramural Sports Teams, Club Sports Teams


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 45.1301                                           Sociology and Anthropology
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 52.1302                                           Business Statistics
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 05.0102                                           American/United States Studies/Civilization
  • 26.1501                                           Neuroscience
  • 16.0902                                           Italian Language and Literature
  • 09.0906                                           Sports Communication
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 51.2201                                           Public Health, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 30.7102                                           Business Analytics
  • 14.0501                                           Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.0903                                           Computer Software Engineering
  • 14.3601                                           Manufacturing Engineering
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 50.0699                                           Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
  • 52.1499                                           Marketing, Other
  • 09.0499                                           Journalism, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 09.0999                                           Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
  • 24.0199                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.