Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut
#144 National Colleges
57.13%
Admission Rate
Somewhat Selective
4,250 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
- Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, medium, highly residential
- Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
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Fairfield University is a private Jesuit university in Fairfield, Connecticut. It was founded by the Jesuits in 1942. In 2017, the university had about 4,100 full-time undergraduate students and 1,100 graduate students, including full-time and part-time students.
The school offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees through its five schools and colleges: the Fairfield University College of Arts and Sciences, the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, the School of Engineering, the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions.
"Fairfield University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairfield_University.
The school offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees through its five schools and colleges: the Fairfield University College of Arts and Sciences, the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, the School of Engineering, the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions.
"Fairfield University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairfield_University.
Location
City
Fairfield, Connecticut
Locale
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Region
New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 37.9% |
| Health Professions And Related Programs | 15.3% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 11.4% |
| Engineering | 6.9% |
| Psychology | 6.4% |
| Social Sciences | 6.1% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 4.1% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 3.6% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 2.3% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 2.2% |
| History | 0.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 0.7% |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | 0.6% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 0.6% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 0.5% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 0.2% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 0.1% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 0.1% |
Cost
Tuition
$49,830.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
50.13%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$38,869.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1288
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 680 | 640 | 600 |
| Verbal | 670 | 640 | 610 |
ACT Scores
28
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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