Overview

Fairfield University is a University institution located in Fairfield, CT, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT  06824
United States

Contact James Anderson
Director of Admissions
Email: admis@fairfield.edu
Phone: 203-254-4100
Fax: 203-254-4199

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Sports Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Business Analytics
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology And Anthropology
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

13,359

Applied

6,971

Accepted

4,757

Enrolled

Female Admissions

7,918

Females Applied

4,097

Females Accepted

52%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,441

Males Applied

2,874

Males Accepted

53%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

3.75

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	April 1st
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th
Other early decision plan	November 1st	January 15th
Transfer	April 1st	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	653	620	680
SAT Math	655	620	690
ACT Composite	30	28	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

55,510

Private

Fees

850

Full-time student fees

17,500

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

36,013

Avg. Financial Aid Package

35,560

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

47,376

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,293

Avg. Loan Aid

18,364

Avg. Grant Aid

33,967

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

81%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

39%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,757

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

81%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.61%
Black or African American	1.15%
White or Caucasian	80.94%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.04%
Asian	2.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.02%
Two or more races	1.89%
Other	5.16%

Gender

Male (42.38%)

Female (57.62%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	81%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Presidential Ball, Red Sea Madness/FUSA Concert and Fall Activities Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Fairfield University Student Association (FUSA), Inter-Residential Housing Associations (IRHA), Commuter Student Association (CSA), Fairfield University Dance Ensemble (FUDE) and Intramural/Club Sports

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rowing		Division 1
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rowing	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

688

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 336

Part-time - 352

Male - 302

Female - 386