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Overview
Fairfield University is a University institution located in Fairfield, CT.
Location & Contact
Address
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
United States
Fairfield, CT 06824
United States
Contact
James Anderson
Director of Admissions
Email: admis@fairfield.edu
Phone: 203-254-4100
Fax: 203-254-4199
Director of Admissions
Email: admis@fairfield.edu
Phone: 203-254-4100
Fax: 203-254-4199
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
15,463
Applied
6,956
Accepted
4,968
Enrolled
Female Admissions
9,354
Females Applied
4,096
Females Accepted
44%
Male Admissions
6,109
Males Applied
2,860
Males Accepted
47%
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 | December 20th | |
Transfer | April 1st | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 653 | 620 | 690 | |
SAT Math | 655 | 620 | 690 | |
ACT Composite | 30 | 29 | 32 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
57,450
Private
Fees
900
Full-time student fees
18,290
Room & board
11,180
Room only
Financial Aid
31,454
Avg. Financial Aid Package
30,283
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
57,499
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,959
Avg. Loan Aid
21,614
Avg. Grant Aid
29,101
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
79.1%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
45%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,968
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
82%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 7.51% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 1.13% |
White or Caucasian | 81.47% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.02% |
Asian | 1.9% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
Two or more races | 1.74% |
Other | 4.17% |
Gender
Male (42.71%)
Female (57.29%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 76% |
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
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
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 | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 1 | ||
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | 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
729
Total Faculty
1:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 361
Part-time - 368
Male - 336
Female - 393
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