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Fairfield University
Snapshot
Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
56%
SAT Range
1190-1340
ACT Range
27-30
Student/Faculty Ratio
18:1
Total Enrollments
5,513
Total Cost
$69,815
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$43,173
Overall Rating
B+ Good
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Main Address
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
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Overall Rankings
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
#87 of 1,225
Overall Scores
A-
Admissions & Acceptance
A
Retention & Graduation
B+
Instructors & Faculty
B+
Financial Resources

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Contact & Location
Phone Number
(203) 254-4000
Website
fairfield.edu
Location
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
Setting
Large Suburb
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2020)
Completion Rate (2020)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2020) 5,513
Women 61%
Men 39%
Total Enrollments (2020) 5,513
White 75%
Hispanic or Latino 8%
Unknown 5%
International (Non-Citizen) 4%
Asian 3%
Black or African American 3%
Multiracial 2%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2020)
$50,550
Out of State Tuition (2020)
$50,550
Books
$1,150
On Campus Room & Board
$15,610
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* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2020) 1,744
Bachelor's 68%
Master's 25%
Doctoral 5%
Certificate 2%
Total Awards (2020) 1,744
Business 33%
Education and Liberal Arts 18%
Healthcare 17%
Human and Social Sciences 15%
Engineering 7%
Mathematics and Science 5%
Communication and Media 2%
Computer Technology 1%
Art and Design 1%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Accreditation
Accredited By
New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized Accreditations
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies)
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels (Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies)
  • Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
  • Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses (The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Nurse Midwifery Program)

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

Alumni & Student Reviews
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3.75 Based on 2 Reviews
Career Preparation
A-
Students and Culture
B+
Facilities
A-
Activities and Groups
B+
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4 Based on 1 Reviews
A- Excellent

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3.5 Based on 1 Reviews
B+ Great

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4 Based on 1 Reviews
A- Excellent

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3.5 Based on 1 Reviews
B+ Great

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