Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
203-254-4000
Fairfield University is a private, Jesuit university in Fairfield, Connecticut. It was founded in 1942 by the Society of Jesus. Fairfield University is the second-oldest Jesuit university in New England behind Boston College. The university consists of five schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Engineering, the School of Nursing and Health Studies, and the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions. Fairfield University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and nearly 30 graduate programs. The university is known for its rigorous academic programs, particularly in the sciences and engineering. Fairfield University is also a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.
The Fairfield University campus is located on 200 acres of land in the town of Fairfield, Connecticut. The campus is situated just off of Interstate 95, about an hour's drive from New York City and about two hours from Boston. The campus is home to five academic buildings, four residence halls, two dining halls, a student center, a library, an athletic center, and a chapel.
Fairfield University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The university is also a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 5513
Acceptance Rate: 56.13%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://fairfield.edu/
Financial Aid: https://fairfield.edu/undergraduate/financial-aid-and-tuition/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $69815
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $69815
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Fairfield University is $262421.91. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Fairfield University. For graduates of Fairfield University, we saw an average early-career income of $67700.00 and mid-career income of $128500.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.