All schools
Fairfax University of America logo
PrivateSuburban

Fairfax University of America

Fairfax, Virginia 22030-0000

Visit website

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitSuburbanInternational

Known for business — close-knit campus

Fairfax University of America is a private suburban institution in Fairfax, Virginia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 5 undergraduates with a 3:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

0% of students graduate within four years.

Mascot
Tiger
Type
Private university

Campus Visits

46 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, May 29 · Campus Tour

Plan Your Visit

Acceptance
SAT Avg
5Students
3:1Student:Faculty
0%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$10,128
Books & Supplies$1,600

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

100.0%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

0

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (14)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

63%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
5
Gender Split
80% / 20%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
0%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 20%
Int'l 80%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate0.0%
Freshman Retention62.5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History The university's website states that the institution was founded in 1998 as Virginia International University.
  • In 1999, the university was incorporated as a non-profit corporation and obtained 501(c)(3) non-profit status.
  • The first commencement was held on May 4, 2006, with 20 graduates in attendance.
  • In June 2019, the State Council reached an agreement with VIU to allow the college to continue operating on the condition that they pause its distance education for at least three years.
  • The university's name changed to Fairfax University of America (FXUA) on January 1, 2020.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from VA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K
17 mi(29 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
50 mi(87 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
139 mi(241 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IAD Washington Dulles9 mi
BWI Baltimore-Washington43 mi
RIC Richmond93 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA409 mi · ~11h 49m drive
New York, NY219 mi · ~6h 20m drive
Hartford, CT318 mi · ~9h 11m drive
Providence, RI374 mi · ~10h 48m drive
Albany, NY323 mi · ~9h 20m drive
Syracuse, NY297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
Rochester, NY298 mi · ~8h 37m drive
Buffalo, NY290 mi · ~8h 23m drive
Philadelphia, PA139 mi · ~4h 1m drive
Pittsburgh, PA179 mi · ~5h 10m drive
Harrisburg, PA101 mi · ~2h 55m drive
Newark, NJ213 mi · ~6h 9m drive
Washington, DC17 mi · ~29 min drive
Baltimore, MD50 mi · ~1h 27m drive
Atlanta, GA527 mi · ~15h 13m drive
Charlotte, NC316 mi · ~9h 8m drive
Raleigh, NC224 mi · ~6h 28m drive
Miami, FL919 mi · ~26h 33m drive
Orlando, FL749 mi · ~21h 38m drive
Tampa, FL808 mi · ~23h 21m drive
Nashville, TN549 mi · ~15h 52m drive
New Orleans, LA949 mi · ~27h 25m drive
Richmond, VA91 mi · ~2h 38m drive
Chicago, IL580 mi · ~16h 45m drive
Detroit, MI384 mi · ~11h 6m drive
Minneapolis, MN919 mi · ~26h 33m drive
St. Louis, MO692 mi · ~19h 59m drive
Kansas City, MO924 mi · ~26h 42m drive
Indianapolis, IN475 mi · ~13h 43m drive
Columbus, OH311 mi · ~8h 59m drive
Cleveland, OH294 mi · ~8h 30m drive
Milwaukee, WI622 mi · ~17h 58m drive
Dallas, TX1165 mi · ~33h 39m drive
Houston, TX1202 mi · ~34h 43m drive
Austin, TX1299 mi · ~37h 32m drive
San Antonio, TX1369 mi · ~39h 33m drive
Los Angeles, CA2278 mi · ~65h 49m drive
San Francisco, CA2419 mi · ~69h 53m drive
San Diego, CA2253 mi · ~65h 5m drive
Seattle, WA2309 mi · ~66h 42m drive
Portland, OR2334 mi · ~67h 26m drive
Denver, CO1474 mi · ~42h 35m drive
Phoenix, AZ1961 mi · ~56h 39m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1826 mi · ~52h 45m drive
Honolulu, HI4813 mi · ~139h 3m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Deadline Calendar

Fairfax University of America Application Checklist

Decision Notifications