School Overview

Fairfield University has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Fairfield, CT). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
Main Phone: (203) 254-4000
Web Site: www.fairfield.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 4,173 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 353 male students and 461 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 43.4% of the student body, while females made up 56.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (4)%, and Asian (3)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 540. One quarter of students scored at least 590.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 570 or higher. One fourth of students scored 610 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Information Technology

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Bilingual Education
• Education Evaluation
• Educational Administration
• Educational Materials And Instructional Media
• ESL And Language
• General Education
• Other Education
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher

• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Systems Engineering

• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Other Engineering Technology And Technician

• General English Language

• Nursing

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• International Relations
• Sociology

• Family Development

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biology
• Other Biology

• Germanic Language And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Fine Arts

• Philosophy
• Religion

• Chemistry
• Physics

• General Psychology

• Other Sales And Marketing

• Religious Education

School Accreditation

Fairfield University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Fairfield University is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Fairfield University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• AP credits
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.