At a glance
Average net price
$48,095
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
84.3%
Admission rate
33%
Undergrad size
5,373
In-state tuition
$58,350
Out-of-state tuition
$58,350
Cost of attendance
$76,074
Median earnings (10y)
$88,794
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,335
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 91.3%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (46%), health (19%), humanities & arts (15%).
- STEM10%
- Health19%
- Business46%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences11%
- Trades & services0%
- Business45.6%~2,452 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions18.6%~997 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication8.3%~448 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology5.6%~300 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences5.0%~270 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~214 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science2.5%~132 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering2.5%~132 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~122 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.6%~87 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.0%~56 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~51 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~31 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.5%~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 437 | $58,022 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 410 | $76,774 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 305 | $49,460 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 261 | $76,732 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 236 | $61,421 | $26,633 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 144 | $31,305 | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 133 | $45,767 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 119 | $67,102 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 100 | $51,604 | $25,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 95 | $46,558 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 94 | $53,920 | $26,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 92 | $24,352 | $26,290 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 82 | — | — |
| Data Analytics. | Bachelor's | 81 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 75 | $51,077 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 64 | $66,682 | $26,876 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 61 | $112,773 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 60 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | $27,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 51 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 48 | $38,519 | $27,000 |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 37 | $33,916 | $27,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 34 | $46,092 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | $27,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 33 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 30 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Master's | 26 | — | — |
| Data Analytics. | Master's | 26 | — | — |
| Data Science. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Graduate certificate | 21 | $50,831 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | $27,000 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 17 | — | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Fairfield University
Fairfield University is a large institution located in Fairfield, Connecticut, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 5,373 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Fairfield University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $48,095 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $58,350 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $76,074 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 84.3%, a strong completion outcome. 91.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $88,794 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Fairfield University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (46% of credentials), health (19% of credentials), humanities & arts (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Fairfield University accepts 33% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,335. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in Fairfield, Connecticut (suburb), Fairfield University draws students from across Connecticut and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield University
Q.How much does Fairfield University cost?
The average net price at Fairfield University is $48,095 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $76,074.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Fairfield University?
Fairfield University has a 6-year graduation rate of 84.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Fairfield University?
Fairfield University admits 33% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Fairfield University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Fairfield University graduate earns $88,794 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Fairfield University?
Published tuition is $58,350 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Fairfield University located?
Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, Connecticut (ZIP 06824).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Fairfield University at their official website.