Fairfield University

(Fairfield, CT)

Fairfield, founded in 1942, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Its 200-acre campus is located two miles from Long Island Sound and 60 miles from New York City.

Admissions

59.1%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.4

Regular Decision: January 01, 2011

SAT Not Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1600–1870 SAT Total
520–610 SAT Reading
540–630 SAT Math
540–630 SAT Writing

23–27 ACT Composite

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$51,560
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $37,490
Out-of-State Tuition: $37,490
Room and Board: $13,170
Books & Supplies: $900

Will I Like It

4,838
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: Suburban
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
59% Women

Famous Alumni

Donatella Arpaia - Restaurateur and Food Network Judge

Sonia Baghdady - News Anchor

Jeff Campbell - CEO of Burger King

Edward Delaney - Author

Paula Donovan - Executive Director of AIDS-Free World

Tara Knight - Lawyer

Lisa Mannetti - Author

Christopher McCormick - President and CEO of L.L. Bean

Rob Stevenson - President of Virgin Records U.S.

Bob Sullivan - Journalist and Author

Tim Warren - Musician

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

International Relations, Psychology, Sociology

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Church, Art Club, Computers, College Democrats, College Republicans, Computer Club, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Video Games, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824-5195

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