Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001385
- Phone: (860) 465-5000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
57.13%FINANCIAL AID RATE
91%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$23,221Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Fairfield University (Eastern)
83 Windham St, Willimantic, CT
Fairfield University is a nonprofit private university that has many programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Fairfield, Connecticut, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 5,200 students enroll at Fairfield University per year.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Fairfield University offers:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- English Language And Literature
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. This school has an acceptance rate of about 72 percent of which only 15 percent chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $45,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $8,200. Fairfield University may offer financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.
The Fairfield University Stags participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division I-AAA)
For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://fairfield.edu/.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants Fairfield University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Fairfield University is around 5,300 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 21% enrolling as graduate students and 79% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $49,000-$59,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- For part-time students, charges are between $750-$900 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 91% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 88% | $24,034 |
Receiving Student Loans | 55% | $9,106 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Fairfield University may offer services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Child care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2002)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2002)
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 2008)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Fairfield University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Fairfield University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Neuroscience
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (M)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (M)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- School Psychology (C, M)
- Organizational Psychology (M)
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Sciences
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Art History (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Fairfield University.
- University of Bridgeport in Branford, CT (3 miles away)
- Sacred Heart University in Hamden, CT (5 miles away)
- Albertus Magnus College in Gunnison, CO (21 miles away)
- Manhattanville College in New York, NY (25 miles away)
- Five Towns College in Canandaigua, NY (26 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Connecticut
- Compare other Connecticut private colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001385
- Phone: (860) 465-5000
- School Homepage