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Founded in 1942 by the Society of Jesus, Fairfield University is a private, co-educational university located in Fairfield, Connecticut. It was one of the member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Fairfield offers a wide variety of degrees and programs, in diverse areas of study. It enrolls more than 3,000 undergraduate and over 1,000 graduate students every term. The Princeton Review ranked Fairfield University among the ‘Top 25 Most Connected Campuses’ in 2004. Fairfield is organized into the following academic divisions:
Fairfield University is a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Stags.
Fairfield is located in Fairfield, CT (a large suburb). The school is a Roman Catholic school. Fairfield is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Post-Master's certificate.
Fairfield is known for its programs in media, mathematics, and art studies.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 640.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Fairfield is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 5,024 enrolled students in 2007.
Full-time students are the norm at Fairfield. The school has a residential or campus feel. Fairfield offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Fairfield University
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
General Phone: (203) 254-4000
http://www.fairfield.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 316 | marketing, business management, finance, accounting, MIS, taxation, banking |
| Liberal Arts | 262 | English, political science, sociology, international relations, economics, history, American studies, general studies, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 159 | education, special ed, educational assessment and testing, school counseling, ESL instruction, elementary school teaching, instructional media design, multilingual education, ... |
| Media | 99 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 84 | psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 84 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist |
| Science | 51 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Engineering | 38 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering |
| Mathematics | 34 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 33 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 32 | software engineering, computer engineering, computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | engineering technician |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy, religion, religious education |
| Medicine | 0 | neuroscience |
Number of programs and degrees for Fairfield in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 860 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 337 | 26 |
| Post-master's certificate | 17 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 3 |
In 2007, Fairfield had a total enrollment of 5,024 students (4,223 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 23% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 28% |
| Connecticut | 22% |
| Massachusetts | 18% |
| New Jersey | 17% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| California | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
Fairfield offers campus housing for 2,514 of its 4,223 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Fairfield, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,557 | 4,686 | 55% | 812 | 17% |
| Men | 3,468 | 1,956 | 56% | 330 | 17% |
| Women | 5,089 | 2,730 | 54% | 482 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 550 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 33,905 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 33,905 |
| Room and board | $ 10,430 |
| Room charge | $ 6,230 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid:
Fairfield participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 138500)
Fairfield has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 91 | 68 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 38 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 46 | $107,353 | 29 | $103,195 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 40 | $85,317 | 32 | $77,788 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $64,905 | 55 | $66,088 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $49,524 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 122 | $87,224 | 117 | $78,344 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Track | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 62 | 101 | 163 |
| Track | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 89 | 89 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fairfield Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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