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FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY INFORMATION


Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, Connecticut and is a private college. Fairfield University is a four year college and offers Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, and a number of different programs and courses.

Fairfield University is in a relatively urban area (in or near a city), which may be something you prefer if you like a city lifestyle as a student.

Fairfield University does not have a rolling admission policy, and you will want to make sure that you get your application in before January 15.

Fairfield University is relatively smaller in size with an enrollment of only 5,173 students.

Fairfield University accepts about 74% of its applicants on average, and 69% of the students receive some sort of financial aid for college at Fairfield University.

If you are looking for more information on financial aid at Fairfield University, you can may want to contact Erin Chiaro, who is the Director of Financial Aid at Fairfield University. You may also qualify for free grants for college in Connecticut to attend Fairfield University.

You may also need to take one or more of the following tests to qualify for admission at Fairfield University:

  • SAT

If you are interested in joining the Army, Fairfield University does have an ROTC Army program that is available for attending students.

Fairfield University offers the following extracurricular activities to its students:

  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Jazz Band
  • Literary Magazine
  • Music Ensembles
  • Pep Band
  • Radio Station
  • Sports
  • TV Station
  • Yearbook

On a 4.0 scale, the average high school gpa for students that are entering Fairfield University is 3.39.

You may want to brush up on your ACT preparation as well, because the average ACT score for students that are entering Fairfield University is 26.

Don't forget to study for the SAT, because the average SAT score for students that are entering Fairfield University is 1197.

Do a lot of students come from out of state to attend Fairfield University? Well, about 77% of the student body at Fairfield University comes from outside the state of Connecticut.

Do a lot of the students at Fairfield University live on campus? Well, about 96% live on campus, while 4% live off campus and commute to school every day.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Fairfield University Address:


1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824-5195
Phone: 203-254-4000
Fax: 203-254-4291
Web Site: http://www.fairfield.edu

Fairfield University admission closing date:


January 15

Does Fairfield University offer Associate's degrees?


No

Does Fairfield University offer Bachelor's degrees?


Yes

Does Fairfield University offer Master's degrees?


Yes

Does Fairfield University offer Doctoral degrees?


No

Fairfield University graduation rate:


77.2%

Fairfield University retention rate:


85%

Fairfield University average high school GPA:


3.39

Fairfield University average ACT score:


26

Fairfield University average SAT score:


1197

Fairfield University tuition cost (estimate):


$31,955

Fairfield University room & board cost (estimate):


$9,980

Is Fairfield University a private college?


Yes

Is Fairfield University a coed college?


Yes

Fairfield University school calendar:


Semester

Is Fairfield University a 2 year or 4 year college?


4 Years

Fairfield University enrollment:


5,173 Students

Percentage of applicants accepted to Fairfield University


74%

Percentage of students at Fairfield University receiving financial aid:


69%

Percentage of African American students:


2.3%

Percentage of Native American students:


0.3%

Percentage of Asian students:


3.0%

Percentage of Hispanic students:


4.4%

Percentage of Caucasian students:


86.2%

Percentage of students living on campus:


96%

Percentage of students living off campus:


4%



Other Activities Nearby:


Golf Courses in Fairfield


Data provided by Data-lists.com Universities and Colleges Database. Data last updated on 2007-10-18.

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY IN CONNECTICUT GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

Federal Pell Grants

Academic Competitiveness (AC) Grant Program

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program

Grants and Scholarships available in Connecticut

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY NEWS

ECAC Coaches Tab Stags For Third Place Finish
Men's Lacrosse
Adams and Palmer earn Preseason ECAC Team nods.


Stags Sweep MAAC Diving Weekly Awards
Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving
Freshmen Evan Barr and Ashlee Steinberger were recognized for their performances in the Stags final dual meet of the year.


Men's Basketball Closes Out Home Stand With Manhattan On February 9
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team hosts Manhattan on Thursday night at Webster Bank Arena. Game time is 7:30 pm.


Baseball Picked Seventh In MAAC Preseason Poll
Baseball
Fairfield begins its 2012 campaign on February 24 against Youngstown State in Kannapolis, N.C.


Swimming & Diving Tops NJIT In Final Dual Of The Season
Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving
The Stags will head to the MAAC Championships on February 16.


Men's Basketball Finishes "Super" Weekend By Hosting Siena Sunday On SNY
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team hosts Siena on Sunday afternoon at Webster Bank Arena. Game time is slated for 3:30 pm and will air live on SNY.


Men's Tennis Defeats Boston University, 4-3
Men's Tennis
Fairfield clinched the 4-3 victory over Boston University after six hours on the courts.


Women's Tennis Blanks Hartford in 7-0 Victory
Women's Tennis
The Stags didn't drop a set on the evening.  In the No. 3 spot, Allison Radde defeated her Hartford opponent 6-0, 6-0.


Men's Basketball Wins Third Straight With 64-56 Decision Over Siena
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team picked up its eighth conference win with a 64-56 decision over Siena College.


Surging Stags Stop Saint Peter's 61-44
Women's Basketball
Sophomore Alexys Vazquez tied a career-high with 17 points, knocking down five three-pointers to power the Stags.


Softball Selected Third In MAAC Softball Preseason Coaches Poll
Softball
The softball team earned the number three position in the preseason coaches poll while two student-athletes received preseason All-MAAC honors.


Women's Basketball Topples Rider 51-35
Women's Basketball
The Stags won their sixth consecutive game as they improve to 10-1 in the MAAC.


Women's Basketball Hosts Saint Peter's On Saturday
Women's Basketball
The Stags finish up the season series with the Peaheans at 1pm on Saturday.


Men's Lacrosse Set For Scrimmages
Men's Lacrosse
A preseason look at the 2012 Stags.


Needham's 32 Points Leads Men's Basketball Past Niagara, 77-69
Men's Basketball
Derek Needham scored a career-high 32 points as the men's basketball team beat Niagara by a 77-69 count.


Men's Basketball Hosts Niagara On Friday Night At WBA
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team takes on Niagara University on February 3 at Webster Bank Arena. Game time is 7:30 pm.


MAAC Basketball Tournament Individual Tickets On Sale Now
Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference placed single-session tickets for the 2012 basketball championship on sale February 1.


Women's Basketball Hosts Rider On Thursday At Webster Bank Arena
Women's Basketball
Fairfield and Rider will meet for the first time this season on February 2 at 7pm at Webster Bank Arena. 


Baseball Announces Class Of 2016
Baseball
Six student-athletes will join the Stags in the fall.


Men's Basketball Heads To UW-Milwaukee On February 18
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team drew UW-Milwaukee from Sears BracketBusters pool. The game is scheduled for February 18.


Men's Basketball Coasts To 81-53 Win Over Marist Behind Barrow's 19 Points
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team made 12 three pointers en route to an 81-53 win over Marist on Sunday afternoon.


Women's Basketball Rolls To 78-64 Win At Iona
Women's Basketball
Four Stags scored in double figures, including Katie Cizynski and Alexys Vazquez who set new career bests.


Men's Basketball Hosts Marist College On Sunday Afternoon at WBA
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team hosts Marist College on Sunday afternoon at Webster Bank Arena.


Swimming & Diving Sinks Iona
Women's Swimming and Diving
The Stags set five program records as they swept Iona at the RecPlex. The men notched a 143-98 decision while the women posted a 127-116 win over the Gaels.


Fairfield Women's Tennis Falls to Fordham
Women's Tennis
Despite victories by Monica Yajima and Sharissa Ryan, the Stags were defeated by Fordham last night, 5-2.


Men's Basketball Surges In Second Half But Falls Short Against Iona, 71-62
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team fell to Iona College by a 71-62 count at Webster Bank Arena.


Men's Tennis Takes Down Black Knights
Men's Tennis
Men's tennis opens dual-match season with 4-3 win over Army.


Women's Basketball Downs Manhattan 58-49 To Win Fourth Straight
Women's Basketball
Sophomore Alexys Vazquez tied a career-high with 15 points while classmate Katie Cizynski posted a double-double.


Swimming & Diving Hosts Iona on Saturday
Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving
Fairfield continues MAAC competition on January 28 when it hosts Iona at 1pm in the RecPlex.


Women's Basketball Faces Manhattan On Friday
Women's Basketball
Fairfield and Manhattan will Play 4Kay on January 27 at 4pm at Webster Bank Arena in the National MAAC Game of the Week on ESPN3.


Men's Basketball Hosts Iona In Key MAAC Matchup Friday On ESPNU
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team hosts Iona College in a key MAAC game on Friday night. The game will be televised nationally on ESPNU.


Michelle Yoshida Named MAAC Swimmer Of The Week
Women's Swimming and Diving
Michelle Yoshida earned her second MAAC Female Swimmer of the Week honor of the season.


Coaches vs. Cancer
Men's Basketball
Coaches will lace up for Coaches vs. Cancer this weekend during their home games against Iona Friday night at 7pm and Marist at 1pm on Sunday.


Katie Cizynski of Women's Basketball Shares Her Story
Women's Basketball
Katie Cizynski of the women's basketball team shares her family story and encourages everyone to make it out to the game Friday night to support Play 4Kay.


Just Two Spots Remain For January 29 Prospect Day
Men's Lacrosse
Only two spots remain open for January 29 event.


Women's Basketball Plays 4Kay
Women's Basketball
Fairfield women's basketball will hold their Play 4Kay event January 27 when they host Manhattan College at 4pm at Webster Bank Arena


Women's Basketball Downs Niagara 57-46 To Win Third Straight
Women's Basketball
Taryn Johnson registered her seventh double-double of the season finishing with 20 points and 10 rebounds.


Sanders, Olander Register Double-Doubles As Stags Beat Saint Peter's, 75-63
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team won another MAAC road game with a 74-63 decision over Saint Peter's.


Johnson Nets 1,000th Point As Stags Top Siena 68-49
Women's Basketball
 Senior Taryn Johnson scored her 1,000th career point while four Stags scored in double figures.


Women's Basketball Hosts Niagara On Sunday
Women's Basketball
Fairfield, winner of 10 of its last 12, returns to Alumni Hall on Sunday, January 22 to host Niagara University at 1pm.


Swimming & Diving Falls To Rider
Women's Swimming and Diving
Senior Michelle Yoshida won three individual events for the Stags.


Fairfield University-Marist College Men's Basketball Game Postponed
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball game at Marist College scheduled for Sunday, January 22 has been postponed.


Men's Basketball Heads To Saint Peter's For Thursday Night Game
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team plays the first of two MAAC road games on Thursday when it travels to Saint Peter's.


Men's Basketball Posts 61-52 Win Over Rider
Men's Basketball
Derek Needham scored a team-high 15 points to lift the men's basketball team to a 61-52 win over Rider University.


Taryn Johnson Named Jesuit Women's Player of the Week
Women's Basketball
The senior was named the Jesuit Women's Player of the Week by Jesuit Basketball Spotlight after powering the Stags to a 2-1 week.


Sixty Percent Of Stags Student-Athletes Named To 3.0 Club
General
In all, 248 student-athletes earned spots in the Athletic Department's 3.0 Club while 117 of those student-athletes were named to the University's Dean's List. 


Women's Basketball Hosts Canisius On Sunday At Alumni Hall
Women's Basketball
Fairfield, winner of eight of its last 10, returns to Alumni Hall on January 15 to host Canisius at 1pm.


Men's Basketball Hosts Rider University On Monday Night At WBA
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball hosts Rider University on Monday night at Webster Bank Arena. Game time is listed at 7:30 pm.


Johnson's Double-Double Leads Women's Basketball Past Canisius
Women's Basketball
Taryn Johnson tied a career high with 22 points, grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds, and set a single game record with 18 made free throws.


Adams, Cipriano Selected In 2012 Collegiate MLL Draft
Men's Lacrosse
Duo are first Stags taken in same MLL Collegiate Draft.


Taryn Johnson Named MAAC Player of the Week
Women's Basketball
Johnson averaged a double-double with 18.7 points and 12.3 rebounds in three games for the Stags.


Cross Country To Hold Second Annual Road Race On March 3
Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country
The men's and women's cross country teams will be hosting its Second Annual Stags 5K Run on Saturday, March 3.


Women's Basketball Nipped By Marist In MAAC Clash
Women's Basketball
The Red Foxes remained undefeated in MAAC play as they topped the host Stags, 59-47.


Men's Basketball Hosts Loyola Friday Night At 9 PM On ESPNU
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team will host Loyola University in a nationally-televised game Friday night at 9 pm.


Women's Basketball Hosts Marist On Thursday At Webster Bank Arena
Women's Basketball
Fairfield plays its first game of the season in Webster Bank Arena on January 12 hosting Marist at 7pm in a battle of undefeated MAAC teams. The game will be broadcast live on SNY in the Connecticut market, check local listings.


Fairfield Men's Lacrosse Announces January 29 Prospect Day
Men's Lacrosse
Limited space available, so register early.


Men's Basketball Game Time Changed To 9 PM On Friday Night
Men's Basketball
The game time for the men's basketball game on Friday, January 13 was changed to 9 pm and will be aired live on ESPNU.


Women's Basketball Moves To 4-0 In MAAC With 52-48 Victory Over Siena
Women's Basketball
Senior Desiree Pina finished with 13 points for the Stags.


Women's Basketball Hosts Siena On Monday Night At Alumni Hall
Women's Basketball
After a pair of MAAC road contests, Fairfield returns to Alumni Hall to host Siena at 7pm. The Stags have won seven of their last eight games.


Men's Basketball Comes Up Short In 53-51 Decision At Manhattan
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball fell two points short in a 53-51 setback against Manhattan College.


Men's Basketball Heads To Manhattan College For Sunday Afternoon Game
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team travels to Manhattan College for a Sunday afternoon game.


Women's Basketball Defeats Manhattan 63-59
Women's Basketball
Senior Taryn Johnson posted her fourth double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds to help the Stags to a 3-0 MAAC record.


Men's Basketball Drops First MAAC Game Of The Season In 73-60 Setback To Siena
Men's Basketball
Desmond Wade scored a season-high 26 points in Fairfield's 73-60 setback to Siena College.


Women's Basketball Travels To Manhattan On Saturday Afternoon
Women's Basketball
Fairfield, winners of six of its last seven, continues MAAC action at Manhattan on January 7 at 2pm. Both teams are 2-0 in league play this season.


Women's Basketball Tops Saint Peter's 59-47
Women's Basketball
Sophomore Alexys Vazquez had a career-high 15 points for the Stags after going 5-for-9 from three-point range.


Men's Basketball Prepares For Road Trip To Siena College Friday Night
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team plays Siena College on Friday night at 7 pm. The game will be televised on SNY.


Women's Basketball Opens MAAC Play With 62-58 Win Over Iona
Women's Basketball
 Junior Brittany MacFarlane tallied a career-high 18 points and grabbed a season-best nine rebounds.


Men's Basketball Earns Way Into Bracketology Rankings
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team earned a spot in the latest Bracketology rankings.


Women's Hoops Takes MAAC Play On The Road Wednesday Night
Women's Basketball
Fairfield, winners of five of its last six, takes MAAC play on the road to Saint Peter's on Wednesday night.


Women's Basketball Falls At No. 2 UConn
Women's Basketball
Desiree Pina scored 12 points for the Stags.


Men's Basketball Starts 2012 By Hosting Canisius On New Year's Day
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team returns to MAAC play when it hosts Canisius College on January 1 at Webster Bank Arena. Game time is slated for 1 pm.


Women's Basketball Opens MAAC Play Monday Night Against Iona
Women's Basketball
Fairfield opens the New Year and MAAC play on January 2 when Iona visits Alumni Hall at 7pm.


Men's Basketball Remains Unbeaten In MAAC Play With 72-54 Win Over Canisius
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team improved to 3-0 in conference play following its 72-54 win against Canisius College at the Webster Bank Arena.


Men's Basketball Drops 77-69 Decision To Drexel On The Road
Men's Basketball
Derek Needham scored a team-high 18 points as the men's basketball team dropped a 77-69 decision at Drexel.


Women's Basketball Faces No. 2 UConn On Thursday Night
Women's Basketball
Fairfield, winners of four-straight, returns to action on December 29 at Gampel Pavilion as the Stags take on No. 2 UConn at 7:30pm. 


Men's Basketball Heads South For Match Up At Drexel Wedneday Night
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team takes on Drexel University on Wednesday night at 7:30 pm.


Men's Basketball Makes Second-Half Run But Falls Late To #8 UConn, 79-71
Men's Basketball
Rakim Sanders scored 20 points as the men's basketball team fell to eighth-ranked UConn, 79-71.


Boudreau Earns ECAC All-Star First Team Accolades
Women's Soccer
Senior was named MAAC Defensive Player of the Year.


Women's Basketball Wins Fourth Straight With 55-52 Decision At LaSalle
Women's Basketball
Junior Katelyn Linney finished with a game-high 19 points, which included five three-pointers. 


Men's Basketball Makes Second-Half Run By Falls Late To #8 UConn, 79-71
Men's Basketball
Rakim Sanders scored 20 points as the men's basketball team fell to eighth-ranked UConn, 79-71.


Olander Dunk Ranked Third On ESPN SportsCenterTop 10 Plays
Men's Basketball
Ryan Olander's dunk was chosen third on ESPN's Top 10 plays for December 22.


Waldvogel Announces Stags 2012 Women's Lacrosse Schedule
Women's Lacrosse
Stags have won league record 24 consecutive regular season conference games.


Men's Basketball Battles UConn Thursday Night On SNY
Men's Basketball
The Stags travel to Hartford for a match up against defending national champion University of Connecticut on Thursday night, a game which will be televised on SNY.


Women's Basketball Heads To LaSalle On Thursday
Women's Basketball
Fairfield has a mid-afternoon tilt at LaSalle on December 22 as they tip-off at 2pm.


Softball Signs Three Student-Athletes For 2012-13
Softball
Head Coach Julie Brzezinski announced three student-athletes will attend Fairfield University beginning with the 2012-13 season.


Raj, Ayris, O'Keeffe Earn All-Region Honors
Men's Soccer
Three men's soccer student-athletes earned All-Region honors from the NSCAA.


Women's Basketball Tops St. Francis 53-30 To Win Third Straight
Women's Basketball
Three Stags scored in double figures as the Stags downed St. Francis College, 53-30.


Men's Lacrosse Announces 2012 Captains
Men's Lacrosse
Adams, Cipriano and McTague elected team captains by their teammates.


Reilly And Boudreau Honored By NSCAA Coaches
Women's Soccer
Six of the Stags 12 all-time All-Region players have been coached by Jim O'Brien.


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