Fairfield University
Fairfield University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Fairfield, CT. It enrolls about 6,289 students and admits roughly 45% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Fairfield, CT 06824 |
| County | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region |
| Enrollment | 6,289 |
| Acceptance rate | 45% |
| Applicants / admitted | 15,463 / 6,956 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $56,360 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $56,360 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 84% |
| Transfer-out rate | 13% |
| Full-time retention rate | 90% |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 620–690 |
| ACT middle 50% | 29–32 |
| Website | fairfield.edu/ |
| Phone | 2032544000 |
Admissions
About 15,463 students applied and 6,956 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,436 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $56,360 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 993 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 84% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Fairfield University is in Fairfield, CT, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. Its coordinates are 41.1577, -73.2559.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Fairfield University?
About 45% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 15,463 applicants.
How much does Fairfield University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $56,360 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Fairfield University?
About 6,289 students are enrolled.