Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
56%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 7,065 |
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| Declined | 5,521 |
| Total Received | 12,586 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT |
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| Southern Connecticut State University | New Haven, CT |
| Bryant University | Smithfield, RI |
| The University of Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey—New Brunswick | New Brunswick, NJ |
| Providence College | Providence, RI |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA |
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Fairfield University, founded in 1942, is a Jesuit, Catholic, comprehensive university. Its 200-acre campus is located in Fairfield overlooking Long Island Sound and is 60 miles from New York City.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 6,004 |
| Established in | 1942 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
200-acre, suburban campus in Fairfield (population: 62,105), five miles from Bridgeport and 60 miles from New York City. Served by train; major airports serve Hartford and New York City; smaller airports serve New Haven and Westchester (20 miles); bus serves Bridgeport. School operates transportation to town center and Fairfield train station.
Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT
06824
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Join CollegeXpress| Application fee | $60 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Considered if submitted SAT Subject Tests Not used |
56%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 7,065 |
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| Declined | 5,521 |
| Total Received | 12,586 |
Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Formal demonstration of competencies
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$24,395
| Tuition | $50,550 |
| Housing | $9,200 |
| Food | $5,825 |
| Additional fees | $775 |
| Books & supplies | $1,150 |
| Total | $67,500 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $24,395 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $43,105 |
Need-based
| Federal | $2,496,429 |
| State | $355,242 |
| Institutional | $47,497,849 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $50,349,520 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $33,740,753 |
| Other external | $1,645,237 |
| Total | $35,385,990 |
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Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
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| Special services offered for international applicants |
Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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