On-Campus Services and Learning Opportunities

Fairfield University provides special learning opportunities to students including ROTC and Study Abroad. Fairfield University offers the distance learning opportunity (online classes ) for both undergraduate and graduate level courses. It provides on-campus services to students including Academic/career counseling service and Employment services. Fairfield University is religiously affiliated with Roman Catholic.

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Room & Board Plan

Fairfield University has the on-campus housing such as dormitory and college owned apartments. The total capacity is 3,632 the average room costs is $10,240. It offers the meal plan and its average costs is $6,510. The combined charge for room and board is $16,750.
2022-2023 Room & Board Plan at Fairfield University
On-campus Housing Offered
Total Room Capacity3,632
Average Room Costs$10,240
Meal Plan
Meals per Week-
Average Meal Costs$6,510
Combine charge for romm and board$16,750

On-campus Student Services

Fairfield University provides 4 on-campus services to its students including Academic/career counseling service, and Employment services, and Placement services for completers, and On-campus day care for students.
2022-2023 on-campus student services at Fairfield University
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students

Special Learning Opportunities

Fairfield University offers 5 special learning opportunities to its students including Distance Learning (online classes), and ROTC, and Study Abroad, and Weekend/Evening College, and Teacher Certification.
Special Learning Opportunities at Fairfield University
Distance LearningUndergraduate, Graduate
Online CoursesUndergraduate, Graduate
Online Degree ProgramsGraduate
ROTC
Army, Air Force
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
  • Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
  • Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teachers.

Services and Programs for Veterans

Fairfield University offers services and programs for veterans, military servicemembers, or their families including Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program) and Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families.
Services and Programs for Veterans at Fairfield University
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 servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges

Library Services

Next table shows the supported library services and resource types at Fairfield University.
Library Services at Fairfield University
Physical facilities
Organized collection of printed materials
  • Total library collection: 1,520,134
  • Total Physical collection: 386,996
  • Total Electronic collection: 1,133,138
Access to digital/electronic resources
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Established library hours
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Sports/Athletic Information

Fairfield is a member of National Athletic Association (NAA) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Total 451 students play for athletic teams at Fairfield University - 212 men and 239 women players. For popular college sports, there are 35 baseball players and 27 basketball players. Next table describes sports and athletic information at Fairfield University campus.
Sports and Athletic Information at Fairfield University
SportsMenWomenConference
Baseball350
Basketball1413
Field Hockey021NCAA Division I-AAA
Golf1210NCAA Division I-AAA
Lacrosse4533NCAA Division I-AAA
Rowing4550NCAA Division I-AAA
Soccer2229NCAA Division I-AAA
Softball018NCAA Division I-AAA
Swimming and Diving1624NCAA Division I-AAA
Tennis1111NCAA Division I-AAA
Track and Field, X-Country1218NCAA Division I-AAA
Volleyball012NCAA Division I-AAA

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