School Information

72.6
Total Enrollment 5,074
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

Fairfield University

http://www.fairfield.edu
1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, Connecticut 06824-5195
(203) 254-4000

Fairfield University, founded by the Society of Jesus, is a coeducational institution of higher learning whose primary objectives are to develop the creative intellectual potential of its students and to foster in them ethical and religious values and a sense of social responsibility. Jesuit Education, which began in 1547, is committed today to the service of faith, of which the promotion of justice is an absolute requirement.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Fairfield University, 71.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 60.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $16,834), and 44% receive loans ($9,412 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,270. Off campus it is around $7,940.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Fairfield University is $26,376 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 8,732 people applied to Fairfield University. Of the applicants, 59.0% were admitted (61.0% male & 58.0% female ) and 17.0% accepted (16.0% male and 18.0% female)

Of the 3,886 undergraduate students at Fairfield University, 15.0% are part-time. A majority (91.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 70.0% of the 1,188 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     24.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     88.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     78.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     81.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     85.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (203) 254-4100
Admissions Office Email admis@fairfield.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Undergraduate Admission Fairfield University 1073 North Benson Road Fairfield, CT 06824
Admissions Website http://www.fairfield.edu/admission/uga_index.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.fairfield.edu/admission/uga_index.html
Application Fee $60

In order to be accepted to Fairfield University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Fairfield University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 610
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 630
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
 
Fairfield University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 1 18
American/United States Studies/Civilization 1 18
Biological and biomedical sciences 50
Biochemistry 0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 50
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 303 71
Accounting 62 13
Business Administration and Management, General 32 42
Finance, General 112 12
Management Information Systems, General 3
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 94
Taxation 4
Communication, journalism, and related programs 72 16
Communication and Media Studies, Other 0
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 72 16
Computer and information sciences and support services 3
Computer and Information Sciences, General 3
Education 1 0 117
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 0 1
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 31
Education, General 0 38
Education, Other 0 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 0
Educational/Instructional Media Design 0 8
Elementary Education and Teaching 11
Music Teacher Education 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 0 18
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 1 10
Engineering 0 39 47
Computer Engineering, General 5
Computer Software Engineering 0 21
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 0 7 12
Industrial Engineering 6
Manufacturing Engineering 0
Mechanical Engineering 0 27 8
English language and literature/letters 65 0
Creative Writing 0
English Language and Literature, General 65
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 6
French Language and Literature 2
German Language and Literature 0
Italian Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health professions and related clinical sciences 81 38
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 17
Nurse Anesthetist 9
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 81 12
History 23
History, General 23
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2 18
General Studies 17
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2
Mathematics and statistics 15 13
Mathematics, General 15 13
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Neuroscience 0
Philosophy and religious studies 4
Philosophy 3
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical sciences 6
Chemistry, General 6
Physics, General 0
Psychology 11 80 23
Psychology, General 80
Psychology, Other 13
School Psychology 11 10
Social sciences 134
Economics, General 32
International Relations and Affairs 41
Political Science and Government, General 37
Sociology 24
Visual and performing arts 35
Art/Art Studies, General 35
 
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