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Fairfield is located in Fairfield, Connecticut (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 has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in mathematics, media, and art studies.
Fairfield does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 650. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
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 5,173 enrolled students in 2005.
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 offers students meal plans. Fairfield 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
Admissions Phone: (203) 254-4100
Financial Aid Phone: (203) 254-4125
http://www.fairfield.edu
Fairfield awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 327 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, MIS, taxation, banking |
| Liberal Arts | 246 | English, political science, international relations, sociology, history, economics, American studies, general studies, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 164 | educational assessment and testing, education, school counseling, special ed, ESL instruction, elementary school teaching, instructional media design, multilingual education, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 97 | registered nursing |
| Media | 92 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 80 | psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Science | 52 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 44 | software engineering, computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Engineering | 30 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering |
| Mathematics | 21 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | engineering technician |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | religion, philosophy, religious education |
| Medicine | 0 | neuroscience |
Number of programs and degrees for Fairfield in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 850 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 303 | 25 |
| Post-master's certificate | 26 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 3 |
In 2005, Fairfield had a total enrollment of 5,173 students (4,286 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 25% |
| Massachusetts | 22% |
| Connecticut | 18% |
| New Jersey | 18% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Fairfield offers campus housing for 2,635 of its 4,286 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,136 | 4,547 | 64% | 856 | 19% |
| Men | 2,966 | 1,972 | 66% | 381 | 19% |
| Women | 4,170 | 2,575 | 62% | 475 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (203) 254-4100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,235 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,235 |
| Room and board | $ 9,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid:
Fairfield participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 138500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (203) 254-4125
Fairfield has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 45 | $93,534 | 19 | $89,864 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 50 | $76,108 | 38 | $71,148 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $64,146 | 36 | $59,149 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $44,810 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 124 | $79,333 | 97 | $69,275 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Track | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 63 | 81 | 144 |
| Basketball | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Track | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 37 | 64 | 101 |
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
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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