Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Fairfield, CT · Large suburb
Type	Private
Undergraduates	5,373
Acceptance rate	33%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1240–1370 · 26% submit
SAT estimated for all students	1200–1330
ACT (middle 50%)	28–31
Testing policy	Optional
Graduation rate	84%
First-year retention	91%
Student–faculty ratio	12:1
Cost of attendance	$76,074
Application fee	$65

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026
Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027

Most popular majors: Business, Health professions & nursing, Psychology, Communications, Social sciences.

Fairfield University campus map

Campus map of Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT, showing Lawrence A Wien Experimental Theatre and DiMenna-Nyselius Library, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of Fairfield University and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

DiMenna-Nyselius Library, Thomas J Walsh Art Gallery, Regina A Quick Center for the Arts, Lawrence A Wien Experimental Theatre, Aloysisus P Kelley Theatre.

Around campus

Places to eat: Subway, McDonald's, Dunkin', wich / day, Senor Salsa, Chipotle
Coffee: Sunny Daes Ice Cream, Doughnut Inn, Sweet Cakes
Nightlife: Trevi Lounge, Craft 260, Off The Hook Bar & Grill, Chubby's
Shops: Marshalls, Bob's Stores, Day One Skateshop
Museums and culture: Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum, Fairfield Theatre Company
Groceries: Stop & Shop, CVS Pharmacy, Whole Foods Market
Parks: Varsity Field, Gould Manor Park, Gould Manor Walking Paths, Tanaka Park, Jennings Park, Birchbrook Park

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