Fairfield University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1739 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #476 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #429 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #1 of 2 | In Fairfield |
| #442 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 59 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 52%
- Undergraduates
- 4,757
- Graduates
- 1,262
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.fairfield.edu
Fairfield University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Fairfield University has an acceptance rate of 52% and is among the top 16% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 52% | 53% | 52% |
| Applicants | 13,359 | 5,441 | 7,918 |
| Admissions | 6,971 | 2,874 | 4,097 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,324 | 550 | 774 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 1 | 3 |
1,067 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
176 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
339 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1240
or below
75% of them
had 1370
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Fairfield University are 1240-1370 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
92 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Fairfield University are 28-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4637 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 448 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 397 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 155 (3%) |
| Asian | 141 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 128 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 110 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Fairfield University is $46,065 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $35,943 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $33,125 |
| $48-75K | $36,458 |
| $75-110K | $38,426 |
| $110K+ | $48,276 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $53,630 | $20,034 |
| Tuition in-state | $53,630 | $20,034 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $53,630 | $20,034 |
| Fee in-district | $825 | $115 |
| Fee in-state | $825 | $115 |
| Fee out-of-state | $825 | $115 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,632 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,750 |
| Room charge | $10,240 |
| Meal charge | $6,510 |
Fairfield University majors
Fairfield University has granted 1,064 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs, 491 master's across 36 programs, and 39 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Fairfield University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 213 | 14 | |
| Accounting | 101 | 58 | |
| Finance, General | 152 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | 106 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 119 | ||
| Psychology, General | 67 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 58 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 42 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 26 | 13 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 29 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Social Work | 26 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 | ||
| Economics, General | 25 | ||
| Business Analytics | 11 | 13 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 8 | 16 | |
| Business Statistics | 20 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 20 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 17 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 16 | 1 | |
| Financial Mathematics | 16 | ||
| Data Science, General | 14 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 14 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 14 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 13 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 7 | 6 | |
| Creative Writing | 12 | ||
| General Studies | 12 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 11 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | 4 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 11 | ||
| Sociology, General | 11 | ||
| History, General | 10 | ||
| Public Administration | 9 | ||
| School Psychology | 9 | ||
| Interior Design | 8 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 | ||
| Public Health, General | 8 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 7 | ||
| Social Work | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry | 6 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 6 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 5 | ||
| Neuroscience | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | ||
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 3 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 3 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 3 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | 1 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 1 | ||
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Journalism, Other | 1 | ||
| Medical Office Management & Administration | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1 | ||
| Sports Communication | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,064 | 491 | 39 |
Fairfield University has a graduation rate of 84%, which is among the 8% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 84% | 82% | 86% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Fairfield University has published 4,428 scientific papers with 64,242 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Philosophy, Biology, Sociology, Physics, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 29 | 115 |
| 1992 | 29 | 116 |
| 1993 | 44 | 121 |
| 1994 | 48 | 164 |
| 1995 | 53 | 134 |
| 1996 | 54 | 134 |
| 1997 | 80 | 151 |
| 1998 | 58 | 194 |
| 1999 | 66 | 248 |
| 2000 | 57 | 356 |
| 2001 | 60 | 482 |
| 2002 | 97 | 605 |
| 2003 | 97 | 742 |
| 2004 | 81 | 666 |
| 2005 | 79 | 872 |
| 2006 | 95 | 1088 |
| 2007 | 90 | 1356 |
| 2008 | 111 | 1631 |
| 2009 | 145 | 1966 |
| 2010 | 127 | 1831 |
| 2011 | 167 | 2443 |
| 2012 | 175 | 2732 |
| 2013 | 177 | 3088 |
| 2014 | 183 | 3493 |
| 2015 | 178 | 3880 |
| 2016 | 193 | 3695 |
| 2017 | 198 | 3391 |
| 2018 | 172 | 3393 |
| 2019 | 168 | 3594 |
| 2020 | 190 | 4101 |
| 2021 | 161 | 4685 |
| 2022 | 186 | 4681 |
| 2023 | 179 | 4755 |
Fairfield University alumni
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Kevin Nealon
- Occupations
- television actorscreenwriterfilm actoractorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Kevin Nealon is an American stand-up comedian and actor. Nealon first gained widespread attention during his tenure as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 1986 to 1995, where he anchored the show's news parody segment Weekend Update. After leaving SNL, he acted in several of the Happy Madison films, played Doug Wilson on the Showtime series Weeds, and provided the voice of the title character, Glenn Martin, on Glenn Martin, DDS.
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Ron Palillo
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actorteacherscreenwritervoice actor
- Biography
-
Ronald Gabriel Palillo was an American actor and teacher. He was best known for his role as the endearingly dim-witted character Arnold Horshack on the ABC sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter (1975–1979).
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Paul Marcarelli
- Occupations
- actorscreenwritervoice actor
- Biography
-
Paul Marcarelli is an American actor, who is currently a spokesman for T-Mobile. He is best known for being the ubiquitous "Test Man" character in commercials ("Can you hear me now?") for Verizon Wireless from 2002 to 2011. He appeared in all of his Verizon commercials wearing a gray Verizon jacket and his own horn-rimmed glasses.
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Nikki Stanton
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Nicole Leslie Stanton is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for OL Reign of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
General info
| Alternative names | FU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1942 |
| Motto | Per Fidem ad Plenam Veritatem Through faith to full truth |
| Colors | cardinal red, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,035 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1073 N Benson Rd Fairfield, Connecticut, 06824-5195 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 62,000 |
| Phone | 2032544000 |