Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
Fairfield University is a private university located in Fairfield, CT, serving approximately 4,938 students. It has an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Tuition
$56,360
Acceptance
44.98%
Students
6,259
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.4×Graduates earn about 3.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
84%
Freshman Retention
90%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
44.98%
SAT range
1240 - 1380
ACT range
29 - 32
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
6,259
Undergrads
4,938
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
35
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
23
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.22
Property Rate / 1,000
2.84
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Fairfield
Violent Rate / 100k
132
Property Rate / 100k
1,404
Location
Institution does not report this
Fairfield, CT 06824
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