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Fairfield University

Acceptance Rate 33.29 %
SAT Average 1,320
Tuition & Fees $58,400
Student Population 6,864
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $25,080

Academic Overview

Fairfield University Campus, Fairfield, CT
Fairfield University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Fairfield, Connecticut. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
Fairfield University is affiliated with Roman Catholic.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $58,400 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $21,448.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 6,864 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 33.29% and the graduation rate is 84% last year.
The salary after graduation from Fairfield University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $80,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Fairfield's tuition & fees is $58,400. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $21,448.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$58,400
Graduate$21,448
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Fairfield. The acceptance rate of Fairfield is 33.29% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.71%. The average graduation rate is 84% and the transfer-out rate is 12%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $25,080 and 91% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 6,864 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Fairfield University is 33.29 %.
Acceptance Rate
33.29%
Graduation Rate for Fairfield University is 84 %
Graduation Rate
84%
Transfer-out Rate for Fairfield University is 12 %
Transfer-out Rate
12%
Retention Rate for Fairfield University is 91 %
Retention Rate
91%
Student Population for Fairfield University is 6,864
Student Population
6,864
Student to Faculty Ratio for Fairfield University is 12 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $25,080 at Fairfield University.
Financial Aid Amount
$25,080

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
Phone203-254-4000
WEBfairfield.edu/
Admissionfairfield.edu/undergraduate/admission/
Online Applicationcommonapp.org/
Financial Aidfairfield.edu/undergraduate/financial-aid-and-tuition/
Net Price Calculatornpc.collegeboard.org/app/fairfield
Veterans Tuitionfairfield.edu/undergraduate/admission/how-to-apply/veterans/
Athleticwww.fairfield.edu/about-fairfield/university-profile/consumer-information/
Disability Servicehttps://fairfield.edu/undergraduate/academics/resources/academic-and-career-development-center/accessibility/

Offered Degrees

Fairfield offers 152 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's40
Bachelor's550
Master's510
Doctorate (Practical)60
Post-Bachelor's Certificate120
Post-Master's Certificate240

Special Learning Opportunities

Fairfield University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:3,632)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,510)

Veterans Benefits

Fairfield University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✔
Credit for military training✗
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗