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Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$73,693

Acceptance Rate

45%

Graduation Rate

84%

Annual Tuition

$56,360

At a Glance

Total Students

4,938

Retention Rate

90%

Faculty Ratio

12

Financial Aid

48%

Median Debt

$26,000

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Fairfield University is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 4,938. The university has an acceptance rate of 45% and a strong retention rate of 89.7%. The graduation rate is 84%. The net price of tuition is $56,360, and 47.6% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of Fairfield University report strong earnings. One year after graduation, the median salary is $61,503. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $73,693, and ten years after graduation, the median salary is $88,794. The median debt for students is $26,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$62k

1 YEAR

$74k

5 YEARS

$89k

10 YEARS

Top 6% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Fairfield University alumni earn a median salary of $61,503. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $73,693, and after ten years, the median salary is $88,794. The median debt for graduates is $26,000. Almost half of the students, 47.6%, receive financial aid.

Fairfield University has an 84% graduation rate and a high retention rate of 89.7%. The university has an acceptance rate of 45% and a student population of 4,938. The annual in-state tuition is $56,360.

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Campus Location

Fairfield, Connecticut

Fairfield, CT 06824-5195

Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, Connecticut. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairfield University has an acceptance rate of 45.0%.