Fairfield University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Fairfield University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 6,020 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1942 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Fairfield University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Fairfield University will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
96
Fairfield University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 96 majors. The most popular concentrations are Accounting and Finance, Nursing, Business, Management, and Marketing and Advertising. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Fairfield University student retention rate is very high at 91% (well above Connecticut average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
91%
Good
The graduation rate at Fairfield University is very good - 82%. Roughly 13% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Fairfield University is pretty good, 12:1. Read more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - $53,700 per year. The additional fees at Fairfield University beyond tuition are around $900; this comes to $54,600 per year.

Read the details about Fairfield University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
52%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 13,359 applications were submitted and 6,971 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

The college will consider accepting advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Fairfield University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,200
High
Fairfield University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Fairfield University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Fairfield University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 3,700 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is high - roughly $10,200 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Fairfield University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Fairfield University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Fairfield University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Fairfield University
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, Connecticut
06824-5195, USA
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