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$58,350
per year
In-State Tuition
52%
Acceptance Rate
84%
Graduation Rate
91%
Retention Rate
Fairfield University is a Jesuit university in Fairfield County known for its Dolan School of Business, Egan School of Nursing, and strong connections to the NYC financial and healthcare sectors.
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This school does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. AP Exams and Dual Enrollment are recommended alternatives.
Engineering
Business & Finance
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Law & Criminal Justice
Education
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
In-State Students
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. Consider AP Exams (score 4-5) or Dual Enrollment courses instead.
Explore AP ExamsVerified Jul 2026
Fairfield University does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Your CLEP scores may still qualify for course placement to skip introductory classes.
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Type
Private University
Location
Fairfield, Connecticut
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Control
Private
Programs Listed
59 career paths
GI Bill Certified
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