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Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut 06824-5195

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Top graduate earnings — known for business

Fairfield University is a private institution in Fairfield with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1323, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.9K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

84% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $88,794 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $46,274.

Established
1942
Motto
Per Fidem ad Plenam Veritatem
Mascot
Lucas the Stag
Type
Private university
Conference
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and is classified as NCAA Division I for a majority of its athletic programs
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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45%Acceptance
1323SAT Avg
4,938Students
12:1Student:Faculty
84%Grad Rate
$88,794Earnings 10yr
$46,274Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Fairfield University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate45.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1323

Reading & WritingMid: 655
620690
MathMid: 650
620690

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2932

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

45.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1323

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$56,360
Room & Board$17,400
Books & Supplies$1,175
Total Cost of Attendance$73,371
Average Net Price$46,274
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$32,161
$30–48K$28,062
$48–75K$35,003
$75–110K$39,355
$110K+$49,644

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$46,274

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,251

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

35

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (104)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,938
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 81%
Black 1%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate83.8%
Freshman Retention89.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$73,693
8 Years$87,663
10 Years$88,794

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$76,200
Men
$84,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#132
Forbes
#242
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#122

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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