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Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT·Private·~33% acceptance

Fairfield University is a private university based in Fairfield, CT. It admits about 33% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $48,095 per year. About 84% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $88,794 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$48,095/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $76,074
Aid cuts ~$27,979/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 15
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.45–4
SAT (middle 50%)1260–1390
ACT (middle 50%)29–32
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
84%
graduation rate
91%
freshman retention
$73,693
median earnings, 6yr
$88,794
median earnings, 10yr
How Fairfield reads an application

What Fairfield values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Application essaysRecommendations
Important
InterviewExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residence

From Fairfield’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Fairfield requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Fairfield requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Fairfield University's acceptance rate?
Fairfield University admits about 33% of applicants.
How much does Fairfield University cost?
At Fairfield University, the average net price after aid is about $48,095 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $76,074 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Fairfield University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1260–1390 on the SAT and 29–32 on the ACT.
What are Fairfield University's application deadlines?
Fairfield University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Fairfield University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Fairfield University rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Application essays, and Recommendations as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Interview, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, First-generation status, Volunteer work, Work experience, and Demonstrated interest. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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