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Fairfield University Teaching Programs

Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fairfield, CT. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is Fairfield University?

Contact details for Fairfield University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
Phone:	2032544000
Website:	fairfield.edu/
Admissions:	fairfield.edu/undergraduate/admission/
Financial Aid:	fairfield.edu/undergraduate/financial-aid-and-tuition/

How Do I Get Into Fairfield University?

You can apply to Fairfield University online at: commonapp.org/

Fairfield University is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Fairfield University

This is what Fairfield University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Fairfield University?

Fairfield University has an acceptance rate of 33%, which makes it moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 24% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

14% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Fairfield University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 630 and 700. Math scores were between 630 and 690.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1260 to 1390. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Fairfield University ranged between 29 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Fairfield University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	6,977	2,401	34%
Women	11,532	3,761	33%

Can I Afford Fairfield University?

The average net price after aid at Fairfield University is $46,274. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$57,450
In-State Fees	$950
Out-of-State Tuition	$57,450
Out-of-State Fees	$950
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$58,400
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$58,400

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 29% of students at Fairfield University receive some form of financial aid (1,435 students).

Nearly 93% of students at Fairfield University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $26,572 per student.

7% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,418.

Student Loan Debt

43% of Fairfield University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,492 per year.

Fairfield University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,583 students enrolled at Fairfield University. Fairfield University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,938 undergraduate students at Fairfield University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Fairfield University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	83
Black or African American	64
Hispanic	439
White	3,905
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	98
Non-Resident	93

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Fairfield University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	362
New York	361
New Jersey	262
Connecticut	188
Pennsylvania	84

Additionally, approximately 1.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Fairfield University Graduate Student Diversity

1,321 of Fairfield University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Fairfield University, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Fairfield University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	56
Black or African American	88
Hispanic	84
White	830
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	30
Non-Resident	62

Online Learning at Fairfield University

Fairfield University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,018 undergraduate students at Fairfield University took at least one online class — of those, 12 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 375 students took at least one online class and 544 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Fairfield University

Below are the teaching degree programs are offered by Fairfield University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	—	34	—	34
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	14	—	14
Special Education and Teaching	—	9	—	12
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	4	—	8
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	8	—	8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	—	4	—	6
Education, General	—	3	—	3

Academic Programs at Fairfield University

Fairfield University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Fairfield University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.