Fairfield Colleges

Fairfield Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Fairfield

There are at least 2 colleges in Fairfield, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 10,733 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 8,729 full-time students, and a reported 4,903 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Fairfield; see particularly Bridgeport, Stamford, and Norwalk colleges.

The largest schools here include Sacred Heart University and Fairfield University.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Connecticut Colleges .

Of Note For College Students

Fairfield is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Fairfield.
Housing and buildings in Fairfield tend to be newer than most.
A lot of people walk and bicycle in Fairfield.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Fairfield University
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824-5195

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, registered nursing, communication studies, finance, English, marketing, accounting, psychology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 5,173 students, 4,286 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 2,635 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-630. Math: 560-650.
Flexibility: AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Sacred Heart University
5151 Park Ave
Fairfield, Connecticut 06825-1000

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education, business management, psychology, computer and info science, finance, registered nursing, elementary/middle school admin, education courses.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 5,560 students, 4,443 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 2,268 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 475-580. Math: 490-584.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Bridgeport Colleges	6	139,529	9,057	1,098
Milford Colleges	1	52,305	46
Norwalk Colleges	2	82,951	6,036
Shelton Colleges	1	38,101
Stamford Colleges	3	117,083	1,324	230
Westport Colleges	1	25,749	169

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