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Fairfield University

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Overview

Fairfield University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. This institution also has branch campuses in Austin, Bridgeport and Shanghai. Founded in 1942, Fairfield University (FU) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. FU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 84-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 50-59%. It is considered an averagely selective. International students are welcome to apply. FU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Fairfield University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Fairfield University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Fairfield University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Fairfield University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym FU
Founded 1942
Motto Per Fidem ad Plenam Veritatem
Through faith to full truth
Colours Cardinal red and white
Mascot Lucas The Stag

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Location

Address 1073 N Benson Road
Fairfield
06824-5195 Connecticut
United States
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Fairfield University Phone Number (203) 254 4000
Fairfield University Fax Number (203) 254 4199
Other locations Austin, Bridgeport and Shanghai

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Fairfield University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1953


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Fairfield University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Fairfield University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Fairfield University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Fairfield University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Fairfield University's academic range and degree level offering.



Fairfield University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Fairfield University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Fairfield University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Fairfield University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Fairfield University.



Fairfield University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)
International
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Fairfield University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Fairfield University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Fairfield University Admission Info


Fairfield University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Fairfield University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Fairfield University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Fairfield University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Fairfield University's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Fairfield University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Fairfield University's Admission Office Admission Office

1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield
(203) 254 4100


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Fairfield University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Fairfield University Size and Profile


Fairfield University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Fairfield University has a student enrollment ranging from 6,000 to 6,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Fairfield University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Fairfield University's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Fairfield University's Control Type Control Type

Fairfield University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Fairfield University's Entity Type Entity Type

Fairfield University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Fairfield University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Fairfield University's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Fairfield University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Fairfield University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Fairfield University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Fairfield University is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic. Jesuit - www.jesuit.org



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Facilities and Services

Fairfield University Facilities


Fairfield University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Fairfield University's Library
Fairfield University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 287,015 physical volumes, 12,779 physical media, 130,857 digital/electronic media and 381 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 33 full-time employees, including 15 librarians. Fairfield University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Fairfield University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Fairfield University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,467 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Fairfield University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Fairfield University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Fairfield University Services


Fairfield University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Fairfield University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Fairfield University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Fairfield University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Fairfield University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Fairfield University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Fairfield University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Fairfield University
  • Charles F. Dolan School of Business
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Education and Human Development
  • School of Engineering
  • Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies

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Memberships and Affiliations

Fairfield University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Fairfield University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU)
  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairfield University public or private?

Fairfield University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Fairfield University profit or non-profit?

Fairfield University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Fairfield University in terms of enrollment?

Fairfield University has a student enrollment ranging from 6,000 to 6,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of Fairfield University in terms of academic staff?

Fairfield University's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.

Is Fairfield University a coeducational institution?

Fairfield University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Fairfield University use?

Fairfield University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Fairfield University affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic. Jesuit - www.jesuit.org

Does Fairfield University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Fairfield University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Fairfield University's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Fairfield University FU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). International students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Fairfield University FU located?

Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. Address: 1073 N Benson Road.

Is Fairfield University FU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Fairfield University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (since 1953).

Does Fairfield University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Fairfield University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Fairfield University have a university library?

Yes Fairfield University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 287,015 physical volumes, 12,779 physical media, 130,857 digital/electronic media and 381 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 33 full-time employees, including 15 librarians. Fairfield University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Fairfield University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Fairfield University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,467 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Fairfield University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Fairfield University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Fairfield University offer career services?

Yes

Does Fairfield University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Fairfield University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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