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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
3.9Very Good
45%
Moderately Selective
84%
Graduation
About Fairfield University
Fairfield University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Fairfield, Connecticut. With an enrollment of approximately 4,938 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. The university admits 45% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate stands at a strong 84%. Graduates earn a median salary of $88,794 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $46,274 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
45%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
84%
Enrollment
4,938
Total students
Median Earnings
$88,794
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$56,360
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$56,360
Per year
Average Net Price
$46,274
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
29 – 32
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
620
Median
650
75th
690
200800
ACT Composite
25th
29
Median
29
75th
32
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$56,360/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$46,274/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$185,096
10-Year Earnings
$887,940
ROI Multiple
4.8×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Fairfield University
Student Outcomes
84%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$89k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
4,938
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
