Fairfield
Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Fairfield University (Fairfield)
About this school
Fairfield University, founded in 1942, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts university. It is a comprehensive university with a solid liberal arts core, a commitment to excellent teaching and a strong Catholic Jesuit tradition. The university prepares its students for leadership and service in a changing world. It connects classroom reflection and study with real-world experience by an extensive internship program and strong community outreach program. Students are educated with a sense of ethics and responsibility for the community at large. Its 200-acre campus is located two miles from Long Island Sound and 60 miles from New York City.
- www.fairfield.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
1,079
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:4,113
- Men:1,636 Men (39.8%)
- Women:2,477 Women (60.2%)
Location
Admission Information (Fairfield)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Fairfield University is very difficult: more than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 2 | 4 |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | 2 | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Considered if submitted | January 15 |
SAT Only | Considered if submitted | January 15 |
ACT Only | Considered if submitted | January 15 |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Considered if submitted | January 15 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1073 North Benson Road |
City, State, Zip | Fairfield, CT 06824 |
Phone | (203) 254-4100 |
Fax | (203) 254-4199 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 15 |
Application Fee | $60 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 15, January 15 |
Early Decision Notification | December 15, February 15 |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | November 1 |
Early Action Notification | December 20 |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 61% of 11,218 applicants were admitted |
Women | 60% of 6,654 applicants were admitted |
Men | 61% of 4,564 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,046 (15%) of 6,794 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 611 (15%) of 3,996 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 435 (16%) of 2,798 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.49 |
375 And Above | 30% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 21% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 21% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 15% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 11% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 2% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 622 average |590-660 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 10% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 60% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 29% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 10% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 60% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 29% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 27 average |25-29 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 19% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 72% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 9% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Fairfield)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $47,165 (73.32%)
- Room & Board: - $14,280 (22.2%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,150 (1.79%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $1,730 (2.69%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Fairfield University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | January 15 |
Award Notification Date | On or about April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001385 | Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 746 (75.1%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 476 (63.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 474 (99.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 157 (33.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 85% |
Average Award | $34,178 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 389 (82.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $28,236 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 370 (78.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,738 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 438 (92.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 394 (39.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,404 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,484 (64.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,758 (70.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,754 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 594 (33.9%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 84% |
Average Award | $34,731 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,511 (86.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $27,572 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,419 (80.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,094 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,523 (86.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,533 (39.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,987 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 75% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $32,186 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 13.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Members of Minorities, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,175 |
Academics & Instruction (Fairfield)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
270
Part-Time Faculty
319
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
42%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 10% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 36% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 44% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 8% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 1% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 48% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 43% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 9% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,328,925 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 131 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Fairfield University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
90.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
78.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
80.6%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
81.0%
Programs & Majors (Fairfield)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (38)
- Accounting
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- English Language and Literature, General
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Management Information Systems, General
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Communication/journalism
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master's Programs of Study (48)
- Accounting
- Addictions/Substance Abuse Counseling
- American Studies
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Applied Psychology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Child and Family Studies
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication--General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Database Systems
- Education--General
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English as a Second Language
- Entrepreneurship
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Finance and Banking
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- Health Education
- Human Resources Management
- Internet and Interactive Multimedia
- Management Information Systems
- Management of Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marketing
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Nursing--General
- Pastoral Ministry and Counseling
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Public Administration
- School Psychology
- Secondary Education
- Software Engineering
- Special Education
- Taxation
- Telecommunications
- Writing
Campus Life (Fairfield)
Location & Geography
Population
60,855
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New York City
Campus Size
200 acres
Weather
Temperature | 21.9 average low in January, 76 average high in September |
Rain | 118 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 5 mile(s) from campus in Bridgeport |
Nearest Train Station | 5 mile(s) from campus in Bridgeport |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
71% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
27%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Stag |
School Colors | Cardinal red and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | softball, table tennis |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Fairfield University offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, fairfield university student association (fusa), commuter student association, fairfield united, intramural/club sports, glee club
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
3,879
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
4,113
Women
2,477
Men
1,636
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 2.4% Asian
- 2.3% Black/African-American
- 7.8% Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 80.5% White
- 5.2% Unknown
International Students
3.0% from 48 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
1,079
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