Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
52%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 6,971 |
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| Declined | 6,388 |
| Total Received | 13,359 |
| Name | Location |
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| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT |
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| Providence College | Providence, RI |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| Southern Connecticut State University | New Haven, CT |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA |
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Founded in 1942, Fairfield University is a private four-year Jesuit Catholic university that is known for its strong programs in Business, Nursing, and the Arts. Its 200-acre campus is located in Fairfield, Connecticut—60 miles from New York City.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 6,019 |
| Established in | 1942 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
200-acre, suburban campus in Fairfield (population: 62,105), five miles from Bridgeport and 60 miles from New York City. Served by train; major airports serve Hartford and New York City; smaller airports serve New Haven and Westchester (20 miles); bus serves Bridgeport. School operates transportation to town center and Fairfield train station.
Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT
06824
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Join CollegeXpress| Application fee | $60 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Considered if submitted |
52%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 6,971 |
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| Declined | 6,388 |
| Total Received | 13,359 |
Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record
Formal demonstration of competencies
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$24,783
| Tuition | $56,360 |
| Housing | $10,700 |
| Food | $7,700 |
| Additional fees | $2,005 |
| Books & supplies | $1,175 |
| Total | $77,940 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $24,783 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $53,157 |
Need-based
| Federal | $2,496,429 |
| State | $355,242 |
| Institutional | $47,497,849 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $50,349,520 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
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| Institutional | $33,740,753 |
| Other external | $1,645,237 |
| Total | $35,385,990 |
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