Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT · Large suburb
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 33.3%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 15,463
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 6,956
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 1,436
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 21%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 44%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 47%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 630–700
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 630–690
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 29–32
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 21% / 5%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $76,074
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $58,350
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $58,350
- Median debt at graduation
- $26,000
- Students with federal loans
- 43%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 84%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 91%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $61,503
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $88,794
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 5,373
- Graduate students
- 1,473
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 12 : 1
- Women
- 58%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 6.9%
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Mark R. Nemec
- Main phone
- (203) 254-4000
- Address
- 1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 1 | December 20-January 15 |
| Early Decision (binding) | November 15 | December 15 |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 15 | February 15 |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | April 1 |
- Apply with
- Common App
- Application fee
- $65 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Recommendations
- 1 counselor recommendation required
Testing: Test-optional; homeschooled applicants must submit SAT or ACT
Financial aid policies
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- Merit scholarships: All admitted students automatically considered for merit scholarships
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Early Decision admit rate
- 82.1% (566 of 689)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 10,741 / 2,963 / 15
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: fairfield.edu, fairfield.edu, fairfield.edu, fairfield.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.