| Connecticut vs. Fairfield |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#4 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #15 in Federal Region I Universities #13 in Connecticut Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,812 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$56,360 |
| cheaper$13,950 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$20,740 |
| More$34,994 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$24,783 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,420 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,310 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter40.40% | Acceptance Rate | Easier52.18% |
| Lower17.83% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.05% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,948 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,019 |
| Smaller1,948 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,757 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 1,262 |
| - | Online Student Population | 176 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 84% | Graduate Rate | 84% |
| Higher15% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower12% |
| Lower87% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,890) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,632) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,300) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,510) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 270 | Number of faculties | 618 |
| Lower$88,237 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$114,670 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.