Fairfield University
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield,
CT
06824
Phone: (203) 254-4000
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General Information About Fairfield University Fairfield University, founded by the Society of Jesus, is a coeducational institution of higher learning whose primary objectives are to develop the creative intellectual potential of its students and to foster in them ethical and religious values and a sense of social responsibility. Jesuit Education, which began in 1547, is committed today to the service of faith, of which the promotion of justice is an absolute requirement.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities - Teacher certification
- Study abroad
Student Services - Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Roman Catholic
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Master's degree
- Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting - Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 8,732 Percent Admitted 59% Men Admitted 61% Women Admitted 58% Full Time Retention Rate 88% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 520 610 Math 540 630 Writing 540 630 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 23 27
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $37,490 Room & Board Charge $11,270 Books & Supplies Cost $900 Dorm Capacity 2,500 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 6,238 Native American 25 Asian 189 African American 219 Hispanic 409 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 3,382 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 388
