Description
Fairfield University is a Jesuit institution for higher learning on the scenic Connecticut coast. It is within driving distance to New York City, and offers a multitude of academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Students have access to dozens of undergraduate and graduate degree programs on campus and through study abroad programs. Some of the degrees offered at the school include:
- Environmental Studies
- Information Systems and Operations Management
- Modern Languages and Literatures
- Nursing
- Software Engineering
There are even pre-professional programs offered in fields such as: Occupational or Physical Therapy, Osteopathy, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, and Pre-Veterinary.
An active college life at the university provides students with many opportunities to get involved in campus ministry, internships, intramural and club sports, leadership roles, student-run clubs and organizations, and more.
Those who want to apply for admissions to the school need to submit an application and fee, along with an essay and official transcripts. Other documents may also be requested like standardized test scores.
Tuition assistance in the form of financial aid is available to those who qualify. The university accepts a variety of grants, loans, scholarships, and work study programs.
College seekers who want a comprehensive Jesuit education at a smaller, private institution should consider Fairfield University.
Quick Facts about Fairfield University
Location
Northeast
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Stags
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Selective
In-State Tuition
$39,990
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,990
Retention Rate
89%
Enrollment
5,342
Year Established
1942
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 4,084
- Freshman Class
- 922
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 5,342
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 76%
- Graduate
- 24%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 24%
- Out-of-State
- 76%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 63%
- Men
- 37%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 4%
- Asian
- 3%
- Caucasian
- 67%
- Latino
- 7%
- Other
- 19%
Students State Origin
- Connecticut
- 24%
- New York
- 23%
- Massachusetts
- 16%
- New Jersey
- 16%
- Pennsylvania
- 2%
- Other
- 19%
International Students
- International
- 2%
- Domestic
- 98%
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