Fairfield University

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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 5,286 • Total: 6,991
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 2,276 (43.1%) • Female: 3,010 (56.9%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 105 2.0%
Black/African American 69 1.3%
Hispanic/Latino 395 7.5%
White 4,149 78.5%
Two or More Races 89 1.7%
International 102 1.9%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
45.0%
6,956 admitted from 15,463 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 620-690
Math: 620-690
Total: 1240-1380
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
29-32
Application Types Offered
EA ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$65
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
ED I: 11/15/2025
ED II: 01/15/2026
RD: 01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
83.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate
81.2%
Freshman Retention Rate
90.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$74,185
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $55,510
Room & Board
$1,175
Books & Supplies
$17,500
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $32,161
$30,001-48,000 $28,062
$48,001-75,000 $35,003
$75,001-110,000 $39,355
$110,001+ $49,644
Students Receiving Pell Grants
91%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$47,630

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
MAAC
Men's Sports (9)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis
Women's Sports (11)
Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis
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