Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
33%
Average SAT
1,335
ACT midpoint
29
Enrollment
5,373
In-state tuition
$58,350
Out-of-state tuition
$58,350
Avg net price
$48,095
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1260 and 1390 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 29

Popular programs at Fairfield University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.213
2Finance and Financial Management Services.183
3Marketing.148
4Accounting and Related Services.121
5Psychology, General.69
6Communication and Media Studies.61
7Biology, General.42
8Economics.42
9Business Administration, Management and Operations.41
10Computer and Information Sciences, General.32
11Political Science and Government.29
12Mechanical Engineering.26
13English Language and Literature, General.23
14Data Analytics.20
15International Business.18
16International Relations and National Security Studies.17
17Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.16
18Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.16
19Mathematics.12
20Sociology.12

Showing top 20 of 39 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fairfield University?

Fairfield University has an acceptance rate of 33% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Fairfield University?

Admitted students at Fairfield University typically score between 1260 and 1390 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Fairfield University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Fairfield University is approximately $48,095 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Fairfield University?

4-year graduation rate data for Fairfield University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.