Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$88.8k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$56,360
Out-of-State Tuition
$56,360
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,400
Avg Off-Campus Living
$17,500
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$73,760
Net price (after aid)$46,274
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$32,161
$30k – $48k$28,062
$48k – $75k$35,003
$75k – $110k$39,355
$110k+$49,644
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$88,794
Median debt at graduation$26,000
Est. monthly loan payment$276
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.4×Graduates earn about 3.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants7%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans48%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
84%
Freshman Retention
90%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
84% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
90% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$56.4k
Net price
$46.3k
Pell
7%
Median debt
$26k
Earnings (10y)
$88.8k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEngineeringArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (27)
Natural Sciences
MathematicsBiologyEnvironmental SciencePhysics
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringWeb DevelopmentData ScienceCybersecurity
Engineering
Electrical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
45%
SAT range
1240 - 1380
ACT range
29 - 32
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Fairfield University located?
- Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, CT, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Fairfield University?
- Fairfield University is a private university based in CT. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Fairfield University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Fairfield University is approximately 45%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Fairfield University?
- Fairfield University's published in-state tuition is approximately $56,360 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Fairfield University?
- Fairfield University reports total enrollment of approximately 6,259 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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