Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut
Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1942Large suburbSEVP certified
About
Fairfield University is a private Catholic university in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. It was founded by the Jesuits in 1942. In the fall of 2024, the university had about 5,400 full-time undergraduate students and 1,500 graduate students, including full-time and part-time students. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees through its five schools and colleges and, since 2023, associate degrees.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$60,810
- Estimated total for international students
- US$80,799
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,373
- Graduate students
- 1,473
- International undergraduates
- 2%
- Students per teacher
- 12 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 33%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 630–700 · Maths 630–690
- ACT
- 29–32
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 85%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$101,587
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (120)
Bachelor's degrees48 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralData AnalyticsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsManufacturing EngineeringMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySociology and AnthropologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees40 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesApplied MathematicsArea StudiesBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementData AnalyticsData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical and Computer EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial EngineeringLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPsychology, GeneralPsychology, OtherPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Doctoral degrees2 subjects
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degrees4 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Graduate certificates24 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesApplied MathematicsBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDesign and Applied ArtsEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignFinance and Financial Management ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.