Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT

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Acceptance Rate

45%

Enrollment

4,938

Graduation Rate

84%

Student-Faculty Ratio

12:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$88,794

Retention Rate

90%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1240–1380

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)29–32

136

Test Policy: Test Optional

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$56,360

Out-of-State Tuition

$56,360

Avg Net Price

$46,274

Room & Board

$17,400

Total COA

$73,371

Median Debt

$26,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$32,161

$30,001–48,000

$28,062

$48,001–75,000

$35,003

$75,001–110,000

$39,355

$110,001+

$49,644

Pell Grant Rate: 7%

Federal Loan Rate: 48%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$73,760

Estimated Net Price$46,274 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

84%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$88,794

Retention Rate

90%

Median Debt

$26,000

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

41.8%

Health Professions

18.2%

Communication

6.6%

Psychology

6.3%

Social Sciences

5.6%

Biology

5.3%

Engineering

4.8%

Computer Science

2.3%

Interdisciplinary Studies

1.8%

English

1.6%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	183	$89,845
Finance and Financial Management Services	168	$98,540
Marketing	117	$75,350
Accounting and Related Services	104	$89,779
Communication and Media Studies	85	$63,356
Psychology, General	63	$61,555
Business Administration, Management and Operations	43	$73,938
English Language and Literature, General	34	$59,811
Political Science and Government	33	$65,857
Biology, General	32	$69,349
Mechanical Engineering	30	$85,931
Economics	27	$81,906
International Relations and National Security Studies	22	—
International Business	19	$80,559
Management Information Systems and Services	18	$87,329