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ACCEPTANCE RATE

57.13%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

91%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

4

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$23,221

Average 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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Family Studies Degree

The Human Development & Family Studies is a dynamic area of study within social science focused on development, lifespan, and research topics of social significance within the context of family, community, and society dynamics. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer family studies degrees.

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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/.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Family Studies program at Eastern, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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
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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

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