Fairfield University

Fairfield University (referred to as Fairfield) is a Private, 4-years school located in Fairfield, CT. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Fairfield University is $56,360. The school has a total enrollment of 6,019 and students to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).

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Who Accredits Fairfield University

Fairfield University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (12/1/1953 - Current).

Fairfield University Overview

Fairfield University (referred to as Fairfield) is a Private, 4-years school located in Fairfield, CT. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Fairfield University is $56,360. The school has a total enrollment of 6,019 and students to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).
Fairfield 2023 Key Statistics
Tuition & Fees$56,360
Acceptance Rate52.18%
Student Population6,019
Graduation Rate84%
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Fairfield is $56,360 for the academic year 2022-2023. The graduate tuition & fees at Fairfield is $20,740 for the academic year 2022-2023.
Fairfield offers the alternative tuition plans. 90% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $24,783 (exclude student loans).
Fairfield 2023 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate
Tuition & Fees$56,360
Graduate
Tuition & Fees$20,740
Average Financial Amount$24,783
The acceptance rate at Fairfield is 52.18% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.05%.
The average SAT score is 1,310 and the average ACT score is 30.
Fairfield accepts advanced placement(AP) credits.
Fairfield 2023 Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate52.18%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)19.05%
SAT Scores1,310
ACT Scores30
Fairfield offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
Fairfield offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Fairfield
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

Fairfield Key Statistics

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52%

Acceptance Rate

6,019

Total Number of Students

$56,360

Tuition & Fees

312

Total Full-time Faculties

12 to 1

Student to Faculty Ratio

84%

Graduation Rate

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