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Fairfield University: Overview, Rankings, Fees & Courses

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#225 in USA

  • Private University
  • Institute Icon200 acre campus
  • Estd. 1942
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About Fairfield University

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Year of establishment
1942
University website
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Student website
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Campus size
200 acres
No. of campus
1
Endowment value
USD 1
Scholarships granted
4124
Scholarship amount granted
USD 102 million
Application fees
USD 60
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
337
Faculty/Student ratio
12
Total criminal offences
251
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Q:   What is special about Fairfield University?
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The goal of Fairfield University is influenced by one of the finest and the oldest intellectual, spiritual, and activist traditions in the world. Also, among the 28 Jesuit institutions, the university is dedicated to educating the full person including body, intellect, and soul. This makes Fairfield University stand out from the herd of universities.

Q:   How big is the Fairfield University campus?
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The Fairfield University is spread across 200 acres of space situated on the Connecticut coastline including townhouses, apartments, and classic resident halls in addition to several sports fields. It is just 60 minutes away from the heart of Manhattan and even less than a mile from the beaches of Lon Island Sound. In addition to this, the university is just an hour's train ride to New York City. The 36 contemporary buildings on the Fairfield campus offer cutting-edge technology. Also, all the resources that students need to enhance their academic experience in addition to the campus’s tranquil beauty.

Q:   Does Fairfield accept Indian students?
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Fairfield University encourages applications from students worldwide. Because of the varied perspectives that international students, contribute to the classroom, and the larger university community. More than 50 nations are represented by the university’s student body, including China, Nepal, the United Kingdom, Peru, and Mexico. These nations span four continents.

Fairfield University Admission 2026

  • Application fees :USD 65
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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Fairfield University
Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

90%

Hispanic

6%

Asian

2%

Black

1%

UG Student residence

Out of state

83%

In state

15%

Foreign

1%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

98%

25 and over

1%

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UG Number of Applicant

13359
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Overall Graduation Rate

84
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UG Enrollment

4757
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PG Enrollment

1262

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Fairfield University
Location

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University CityFairfield, Connecticut, USA
Size of citySmall
Population of City62,105

Fairfield University
Campuses

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Address

1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, United States

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Fairfield University
Contact Information

Address

1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, United States
Fairfield ( Connecticut)

Phone
(203) 254-4000

(For general query)

(203) 254-4184

(For admission query)

Email
webmaster@fairfield.edu

(For general query)

gradadmis@fairfield.edu

(For admission query)

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