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$58,350
per year
In-State Tuition
52%
Acceptance Rate
84%
Graduation Rate
91%
Retention Rate
Fairfield University is a private nonprofit four-year institution in Fairfield, CT. Programs offered include Nursing, Finance, Marketing, Accounting and Psychology.
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Business & Finance
Engineering
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Law & Criminal Justice
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
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Sports
9
Men’s teams
11
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(2)
Swimming and Diving
Rowing
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
All admitted students are considered for a merit scholarship of $10,000 to $30,000, applied to tuition; no minimum grades or scores.
University Merit Scholarship
Competitive$10,000 to $30,000 (no period stated); tuition only
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Full-time study and the minimum GPA for the award level (stated in the award notification); up to eight consecutive semesters
Automatic with admission; no separate application
Holistic review of academic record, program strength and activities. There are no minimum grades or test scores required.
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Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$33,302
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$88,794
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Credits Not Accepted
This school does not award credit for CLEP exams. Verify its AP and dual enrollment policies before counting those credits toward your program.
Explore AP ExamsVerified on Jul 2026
Fairfield University does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Confirm its separate placement policy before using CLEP scores to plan course placement.
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Type
Private University
Location
Fairfield, Connecticut
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Control
Private
Programs Listed
60 career paths
GI Bill Certified
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If your parents are separated or divorced, Fairfield University also asks the other parent to complete the CSS Profile (the Noncustodial PROFILE).
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