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Fairfield Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Fairfield

There are at least 3 colleges in Fairfield, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 10,939 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 9,003 full-time students, and a reported 4,876 dorm rooms.

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

Fairfield Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Brio Academy of Fairfield
675 Kings Highway East
Fairfield, Connecticut 06825

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 114 students, 66 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: communication studies, business management, marketing, registered nursing, finance, English, psychology, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 5,024 students, 4,223 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,514 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-620. Math: 550-640. Writing: 550-640.
  • 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, finance, elementary/middle school admin, computer and info science, athletic trainer, criminal justice and safety.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 5,801 students, 4,714 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,362 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-578. Math: 496-588.
  • 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 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Bridgeport Colleges6139,52910,206963
Milford Colleges152,30533 
Norwalk Colleges282,9516,231 
Stamford Colleges3117,0831,333205
Stratford Colleges149,9762,083 
Westport Colleges125,749174 

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