Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT | fairfield.edu

The moment you visit Fairfield University, everything feels different.

Our scenic, 200-acre campus is situated on the Connecticut coastline, just 60-minutes away from the heart of Manhattan and less than a mile from the beaches of Long Island Sound. But it’s more than just our surroundings that make our campus unique - it’s our commitment to each and every student’s personal and professional growth and their journey to becoming individuals of purpose.

For more than 80 years, Fairfield University has been graduating adept, accomplished, and socially responsible leaders in an academic community where the learning goes deeper, the friendships are more meaningful, and the experiences stay with you long after graduation. As a values-based, student-centric, outcomes-focused Jesuit Catholic University, we are committed to educating the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and providing students with experiential learning and professional development opportunities that give them a competitive edge in today’s job market. At Fairfield, the future is filled with opportunities as limitless as your potential, and they all begin with you.

Representatives

Chris Baptista
Associate Director of Admission - California Regional Representative
(203) 691-0303
cbaptista@fairfield.edu

Details

Institution Type
Private 

Campus Setting
Suburban

Closest Airport (Distance)
LGA (49 miles)

Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
5,200/6,525

Average Class Size
20

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
12:1

Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
86% / 16%/ 3%

Athletics Division
Division I

Athletics League
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC)

Mid-Range or Average ACT / SAT
27-31/ 1300-1410

Mid-Range or Average GPA
Not reported

GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Weighted
Scholarships: Weighted

Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
18,502/ 6,140 (33%)

Deposits
1,528

Applications Accepted
Common App

Application Information

Test Optional? Yes

Demonstrated Interest? Yes

Rolling Admission? Yes

Admission Interview? Optional

Need-blind Admission? No

WUE Tuition Exchange? No

CA Specific Scholarships? No

Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action - November 1
Early Decision I - November 15
Early Decision II - January 15
Regular Decision - January 15

Transfer App Deadline
Fall: May 1
Spring: Oct 1

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The priority application deadline for entry into the fall semester is April 1. Students who apply by this date - and have all supporting documents to our office - will receive review for admission, institutional financial aid, merit scholarships, and housing.

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
NA

Link to Scholarship Info
fairfield.edu/undergraduate/financial-aid-and-tuition/aid-programs/scholarships-and-grants/index.html

Points of Pride

1. Top 1% For Long-Term Value
   - Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce

2. Top 5% Best Colleges & Universities in the Nation
   - College Factual

3. Top 10% Best College Campuses in America
   - Niche Best College Rankings