Fairfield

Fairfield University

Fairfield
#1462 / #434
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#483
Most Desirable School
University located in Fairfield, Connecticut

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About Fairfield University

According to Wikipedia, Fairfield University is a private Jesuit university in Fairfield, Connecticut. It was founded by the Jesuits in 1942. In 2017, the university had about 4,100 full-time undergraduate students and 1,100 graduate students, including full-time and part-time students. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees through its five schools and colleges.

Fairfield University's Online Degrees

Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Marketing Analytics
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MSBA in Business Analytics
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MSMAS in Marketing Analytics And Strategy
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MSCYB in Cybersecurity
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Classroom Technology Integration
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Leadership In Educational Technology
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Learning Design And Technology
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Educational Technology
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MFA in Creative Writing
Degree Concentrations
  • Poetry
  • Fiction
  • Creative Nonfiction
  • Screenwriting
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Sexual And Gender Minority Health
  • Required Credits: 9
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MHA in Healthcare
  • Required Credits: 42
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Fairfield University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
13,35952%84%130529

How Much Does Fairfield University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$54,455
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$35,943
30K - 48K$33,125
48K - 75K$36,458
75K - 110K$38,426
110K+$48,276

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Fairfield University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Fairfield University, then you can expect to earn an average of $80,100 per year. You also have a 96% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Fairfield University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
6,2714,8281,443

Where is Fairfield University?

Fairfield University is located at 1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield CT 06824-5195

How Safe is Fairfield University?

Fairfield has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Fairfield University Known For?

Fairfield University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Fairfield University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Biology
#1054
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#1097
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#270
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biology Degrees
Business
#1041
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#1042
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#302
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business Degrees
Political Science
#1263
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#1280
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#321
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political-science Degrees
Religious Studies
#1389
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#1413
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#322
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religious-studies-hub Degrees
Nursing
#961
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#961
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#358
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nursing Degrees
Computer Science
#1668
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#1677
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#368
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computer-science Degrees
Sociology
#1323
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#1332
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#372
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sociology Degrees
History
#1048
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#1068
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#374
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history Degrees
Communications
#1465
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#1496
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#391
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communications Degrees
Psychology
#984
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#1002
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#393
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psychology Degrees
Philosophy
#1322
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#1380
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#398
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philosophy Degrees
Medical
#1693
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#1695
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#458
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medicine Degrees
Economics
#2804
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#2814
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#470
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economics Degrees
Literature
#1444
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#1499
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#474
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literature Degrees
Mathematics
#1984
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#2029
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#483
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math Degrees
Education
#2171
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#2178
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#489
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education Degrees
Social Work
#1222
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#1223
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#502
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social-work Degrees
Chemistry
#2445
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#2461
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#508
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chemistry Degrees
Anthropology
#1587
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#1599
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#517
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anthropology Degrees
Engineering
#3143
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#3152
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#529
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engineering Degrees
Physics
#3302
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#3327
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#780
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physics Degrees

Who Are Fairfield University's Most Influential Alumni?

Fairfield University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Psychology. Here are some of Fairfield University's most famous alumni:

Peter Pronovost
Peter Pronovost
An American physician.
Brian P. Monahan
Brian P. Monahan
An American physician.
Kevin Nealon
Kevin Nealon
An American comedian.
Robert J. Wicks
Robert J. Wicks
An American writer .
John T. Lis
An American geneticist.
Charles E. Schaefer
An American psychologist .
Ronald A. Bosco
An American academic.
Donald Preziosi
An American art historian.
Kevin Kiernan
An American linguist.
Tatiana Foroud
A Professor of medical & molecular genetics.
James Lewis Abbruzzese
A Gastrointestinal oncologist.
Robert J. McMahon
An American historian.

Who Are Fairfield University's Most Influential Faculty?

Angela Kim Harkins
An Associate Professor of Theology.
Paige Sauer
A Basketball player.