Fairfield University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
Quick Facts
4,938
Total Enrollment
45%
Acceptance Rate
84%
Graduation Rate
$73,693
Median Earnings (6yr)
$56,360
In-State Tuition
$46,274
Avg Net Price
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1323
Avg SAT Score
About Fairfield University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 1073 N Benson Rd |
| City | Fairfield, CT |
| ZIP Code | 06824-5195 |
| County | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Mark R. Nemec (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 4,938 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 57% |
| Male | 43% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 81.5% |
| Black | 1.1% |
| Hispanic | 7.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 2.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 1.0% |
| Part-Time Students | 0.7% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 620 | 650 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 660 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 30 | 32 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$56,360
In-State Tuition
$56,360
Out-of-State Tuition
$73,371
Total Cost of Attendance
$46,274
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 7% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 48% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 7% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $26,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $23,251 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $30,750 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 82% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $32,161 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $28,062 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $35,003 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $39,355 |
| $110,001+ | $49,644 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$73,693
6 Years After
$87,663
8 Years After
$88,794
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $52,776 | 75th percentile: $91,627
Earnings by Family Income Background
$64,503
Low Income
$72,404
Middle Income
$77,441
High Income
Student Outcomes
90%
Full-Time Retention
75%
Part-Time Retention
84%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$12,997
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$15,573
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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