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Location & Contact
Address
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
United States
Fairfield, CT 06824
United States
Contact
James Anderson
Director of Admissions
Email: admis@fairfield.edu
Phone: 203-254-4100
Fax: 203-254-4199
Director of Admissions
Email: admis@fairfield.edu
Phone: 203-254-4100
Fax: 203-254-4199
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
15,463
Applied
6,956
Accepted
4,968
Enrolled
Female Admissions
9,354
Females Applied
4,096
Females Accepted
44%
Male Admissions
6,109
Males Applied
2,860
Males Accepted
47%
Applying
60
Application Fee
3.75
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 15th | April 1st | No |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | No |
| Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 20th | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 654 | 620 | 690 | |
| SAT Math | 659 | 620 | 690 | |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 29 | 32 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
57,450
Private
Fees
900
Full-time student fees
18,290
Room & board
11,180
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
31,454
Avg. Financial Aid Package
30,283
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
57,499
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,959
Avg. Loan Aid
21,614
Avg. Grant Aid
29,101
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
79.1%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
45%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,968
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
82%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.51% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.13% |
| White or Caucasian | 81.47% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.02% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
| Two or more races | 1.74% |
| Other | 4.17% |
Gender
Male (42.71%)
Female (57.29%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 76% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Presidential Ball, MainSTAGe Events (Concert/Artists/Performers) and Activities Fairs (Fall/Spring)
Presidential Ball, MainSTAGe Events (Concert/Artists/Performers) and Activities Fairs (Fall/Spring)
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Fairfield University Student Association (FUSA), Inter-Residential Hall Association (IRHA), Residence Hall Associations (RHAs), Intramural Sports Teams and Club Sports Teams
Fairfield University Student Association (FUSA), Inter-Residential Hall Association (IRHA), Residence Hall Associations (RHAs), Intramural Sports Teams and Club Sports Teams
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | No | No |
| Baseball | | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | | No | No |
| Crew | No | Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | | No | No |
| Field Hockey | | No | No |
| Golf | | Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | | No | No |
| Lacrosse | | Division 1 | |
| Rowing | No | No | No |
| Rugby | | No | No |
| Sailing | | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 1 | |
| Softball | | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | No | No | No |
| Tennis | | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | No | No |
| Volleyball | | No | No |
| Wrestling | | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | No | No |
| Baseball | | No | No |
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | | No | No |
| Crew | No | Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | | No | No |
| Field Hockey | | Division 1 | |
| Golf | | Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | | No | No |
| Lacrosse | | Division 1 | |
| Rowing | No | No | No |
| Rugby | | No | No |
| Sailing | | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 1 | |
| Softball | | Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | No | No | No |
| Tennis | | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | No | No |
| Volleyball | | Division 1 | |
| Wrestling | | No | No |
Faculty
729
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 361
Part-time - 368
Male - 336
Female - 393
Fairfield University