Fairfield University | 2025 Undergraduate Viewbook
Fairfield by THE NUMBERS
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For Long-Term Value — Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce
98% Reported Placement Rate for the Class of 2024*
Best Colleges & Universities in the Nation — College Factual
Colleges for Salary Impact
— Wall Street Journal and College Pulse Salary Impact Ranking
50+ Study Abroad Programs
20 NCAA D1 Varsity Athletics
20 Average Class Size 12:1 Student-toFaculty Ratio
Best College Campuses in America
— Niche Best College Rankings
Colleges in the Nation for Student Engagement
— Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings
500 100+ Organizations & Clubs Faculty-Student Research Studies
*Placement rate refers to the percentage of students who secure full-time professional employment, admission to graduate programs, or participation in volunteer service programs within six months of graduation.
MAJORS OF STUDY
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
STATES REPRESENTED IN CURRENT STUDENT BODY
INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORS
GRADUATE STUDENTS
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN CURRENT STUDENT BODY
jesuit through
The moment you visit Fairfield University’s 200-acre campus, you will see and feel our commitment to a valuesbased, student-centric, outcomes-focused education. Our rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum provides an enriching education in your chosen major and gives you the freedom to feed your passion, explore your purpose, and reach your potential.
When you combine this transformative academic approach rooted in 500 years of Jesuit tradition, you get a deeper educational experience that cares for the whole person. You’ll graduate equipped to navigate the road ahead with the skillset to pave your own path.
discover your place
As a Jesuit Catholic institution, Fairfield University takes great pride in forming men and women for others. The ethos of our community is radically hospitable.
The Magis Core Curriculum supports and reflects the University’s mission to educate the whole person, combining a strong liberal arts base with tiered exploratory courses. Guided by dedicated faculty and with the hallmarks
of a Jesuit Catholic education woven into the curriculum, you’ll think critically, solve complex problems, and contribute to society in meaningful ways. Fairfield will prepare you to leave campus equipped to make a lasting impact on the world.
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
to the Beach Town BIG APPLE
From the shores of Long Island Sound to the city blocks of Manhattan, our surroundings make Fairfield University’s idyllic location difficult to match elsewhere.
Downtown Fairfield is a walkable, culturally rich New England town full of great restaurants, coffee bars, theaters, boutique shops, and of course, beautiful beaches.
When you’re ready to discover even more, hop on Metro-North Railroad and arrive in New York City in about an hour — with all its culture and entertainment.
Fairfield is halfway between the city hubs of Stamford and New Haven in a region that is host to the largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the U.S., giving our students access to unlimited opportunities for internships and employment.
New York City - 40 mi
Philadelphia - 150 mi
Washington, D.C. - 280 mi
DISTANCE TO AIRPORTS:
Tweed New Haven Airport (CT) – 28 mi
Westchester County Airport (NY) – 37 mi
LaGuardia (NYC) – 49 mi
JFK (NYC) – 60 mi
Newark Liberty (NJ) – 71 mi
Bradley (CT) – 73 mi
DISTANCE TO TRAIN STATIONS:
NYC/New Haven (Metro-North) - 1 mi
DC/Boston (Amtrak) - 5 mi
Boston - 160 mi
MAJORS MINORS &
MARION PECKHAM EGAN SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH STUDIES
Learn by doing, succeed by caring, and graduate well-equipped to make a positive change in the world. Ranked among the top nursing schools in the nation, Fairfield Egan offers the latest simulation technology in a 70,000 square-foot facility.
– Nursing
– Public Health+
– Social Work*
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING
Are you hardwired to change the world? Collaborate with fellow analytical thinkers and learn how things work, how to make them work better, and how to build a strong foundation to solve the world’s engineering problems.
– Biomedical Engineering*
– Computer Science*+
– Electrical Engineering*
– Engineering+ (Minor only)
– Mechanical Engineering*
– Mechatronics
CHARLES F. DOLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Fairfield Dolan – ranked among the best business schools in the country – emphasizes ethics in business on a national scale and graduates socially responsible, intellectually curious, and compassionate leaders who inspire in today’s global market.
– Accounting*+
– Business Analytics*
– Economics+
– Entrepreneurship+ (Minor only)
– Finance*+
– Integrated Business and Engineering
– International Business
– Management*+
– Marketing*+
– Sports Business+
INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORS
– Accounting Analytics
– Business Law and Ethics
– Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
– Sports Leadership and Management
+ Minor available
* Accelerated Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree Programs available
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Committed to preparing professionals who serve children, youth, adults, families, communities, and organizations, and to addressing societal needs in education and the mental health fields.
– Curriculum and Instruction
– Elementary Education*
– Special Education*
INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORS
– Educational Studies
– Library, Technology, and Information Studies
– Special Education
JOHN CHARLES MEDITZ COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Home to the Magis Core Curriculum, Fairfield Meditz empowers students to participate in innovative research, civic engagement, and customized study abroad opportunities across multiple disciplines in the natural sciences, humanities, and social and behavioral sciences
– American Studies+
– Behavioral Neuroscience+
– Biology+
– Chemistry & Biochemistry+
– Communication*+
– Digital Journalism+
craft your FUTURE
While you may not know just yet what path you want to follow, you can explore your interests then choose from our 55 majors and over 70 minors, creating the perfect combination to set you up for success. The Magis Core Curriculum — in which all students participate — is designed to engage students in exploratory discovery so you can learn how various disciplines intersect and master how to analyze information from different perspectives.
Five-year accelerated programs offer students the chance to earn a master’s degree in less time and cost than if acquired separately from an undergraduate program. The possibilities are limitless.
MAJORS MINORS &
MARION PECKHAM EGAN SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH STUDIES
Learn by doing, succeed by caring, and graduate well-equipped to make a positive change in the world. Ranked among the top nursing schools in the nation, Fairfield Egan offers the latest simulation technology in a 70,000 square-foot facility.
– Nursing
– Public Health+
– Social Work*
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING
Are you hardwired to change the world? Collaborate with fellow analytical thinkers and learn how things work, how to make them work better, and how to build a strong foundation to solve the world’s engineering problems.
– Biomedical Engineering*
– Computer Science*+
– Electrical Engineering*
– Engineering+ (Minor only)
– Mechanical Engineering*
– Mechatronics
CHARLES F. DOLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Fairfield Dolan – ranked among the best business schools in the country – emphasizes ethics in business on a national scale and graduates socially responsible, intellectually curious, and compassionate leaders who inspire in today’s global market.
– Accounting*+
– Business Analytics*
– Economics+
– Entrepreneurship+ (Minor only)
– Finance*+
– Integrated Business and Engineering
– International Business
– Management*+
– Marketing*+
– Sports Business+
INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORS
– Accounting Analytics
– Business Law and Ethics
– Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
– Sports Leadership and Management
+ Minor available
* Accelerated Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree Programs available
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Committed to preparing professionals who serve children, youth, adults, families, communities, and organizations, and to addressing societal needs in education and the mental health fields.
– Curriculum and Instruction
– Elementary Education*
– Special Education*
INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORS
– Educational Studies
– Library, Technology, and Information Studies
– Special Education
JOHN CHARLES MEDITZ COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Home to the Magis Core Curriculum, Fairfield Meditz empowers students to participate in innovative research, civic engagement, and customized study abroad opportunities across multiple disciplines in the natural sciences, humanities, and social and behavioral sciences
– American Studies+
– Behavioral Neuroscience+
– Biology+
– Chemistry & Biochemistry+
– Communication*+
– Digital Journalism+
– Economics (BA)+
– Economics, Quantitative (BS)+
– English Studies - Creative Writing, Literature, Professional Writing+
– Environmental Studies+
– History+
– Individually Designed Major
– International Studies+
– Mathematics*+
– Modern Languages and Literatures –French, German, Italian, Spanish+
– Philosophy+
– Physics+
– Politics+
– Psychology+
– Public Relations+
– Religious Studies+
– Sociology and Anthropology+
– Sports Media+
– Visual and Performing Arts - Art History and Visual Culture; Film, Television, and Media Arts; Music; Studio Art; Theatre+
– Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies+
INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORS
– Actuarial Science
– Ancient Mediterranean Studies
– Applied Ethics
– Applied Statistics
– Asian Studies
– Black Studies
– Campaigns and Elections
– Catholic Studies
– Editing and Publishing
– Graphic Design
– Greek and Latin
– Health Studies
– Humanitarian Action
– Irish Studies
– Islamic World Studies
– Italian Studies
– Judaic Studies
– Latinx, Latin American, and Caribbean Studies
– Leadership Ethics
– Mathematical Statistics
– Peace and Justice Studies
– Public Administration
– Religion in America
– Russian, East European, and Central Asian Studies
– U.S. Government
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
– Health Professional Program
– Pre-Law
– Secondary Education
age of
The Student Research Symposium (pictured above) is an annual event showcasing facultymentored student research from bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree candidates.
Each year, nearly 500 Fairfield students participate in innovative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research projects under the guidance of faculty experts — all while building their résumés and making valuable contributions to their fields of study.
Experiential research opportunities span across all five schools. Immersion in interdisciplinary perspectives broadens your scope beyond one area of study, enhances research skills, and allows the pursuit of opportunities that align with academic and career goals.
More than half of student research projects are presented at national conferences and competitions or are published in professional journals.
STUDENT RESOURCES
Fairfield students traveled to California as part of an immersive Silicon Valley trip, connecting with industry leaders at top companies such as Uber, Salesforce, Google, KPMG, and more.
Fairfield houses several innovative spaces where students can collaborate across disciplines:
– Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Lab
– Egan Simulation Lab
– Entrepreneurship Center with Ideation Lab
– Fredrickson Family Innovation Lab
StartUp Showcase is an annual competition at which student groups pitch their business plans to a high-profile investor panel and audience to vie for seed-funding to launch their businesses.
– Innovation Annex
– Kanarek Center for Palliative Care
– Patrick J. Waide Center for Applied Ethics
– Writing Center, Math Center, Science Center
fuel your
One way to gain a competitive edge is to build your skillset through participation in internships. Engage early with our University and school-specific career centers, where you will develop your résumé and LinkedIn profile, engage in personalized interview preparation, and learn effective networking tips.
In the last 3 years, Fairfield students have secured internships at many prominent organizations such as:
Abbott Laboratories
Americares Foundation
ASML
Avangrid
Bayer
Bigelow Tea
Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston Consulting Group
Caroline House
CBS
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
Datto, Inc.
Deloitte
Deutsche Bank
Disney | ABC Television Group
Epsilon
EY
FactSet Research Systems
Fenway Sports Management
Fidelity Investments
Gartner
Goldman Sachs
Goodwill
Hearst
Henkel
IBM
Instrumentation Laboratory
Johnson & Johnson
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
KPMG
Levi Strauss & Co.
Lillian August
Lockheed Martin
Mack Media Group
Madison Square Garden Company
Major League Baseball
Make-A-Wish
Massachusetts General Hospital
MasterCard
Medtronic
Merrill Lynch
Moffly Media
Morgan Stanley
MSNBC, NBC Universal
NASA
New York Library for the Performing Arts
New York State Psychiatric Center
Northwell Health
NYU Langone Medical Center
PepsiCo
PerkinElmer
Pfizer Inc.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Quadrant Biosciences
Raytheon Company
RBC Bearings
Save the Children
Simply Smiles Inc.
Sony Music Entertainment
Stamford Public Schools
St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital
STANLEY Engineered Fastening
Suiphar Pharmaceuticals S.A.
Synchrony Financial
The Walt Disney Company
Tiffany & Co.
Travelers
UBS
Vineyard Vines
Willis Towers Watson
Yale New Haven Hospital
alter your
Our Global Fairfield Office provides guidance so you can see the world through a transformative new lens. With 6 global centers — Aix-en-Provence, Florence, Galway, London, Madrid, and Sydney — immerse yourself in field learning, service projects, or internships to complement any major. Study abroad exploration hones your professional skills and nurtures reflection so that you gain a broader understanding of the world around you, ready to leave a lasting impact on the communities you visit.
Programs
Countries
stags on the MOVE
Whether you’re a star student-athlete, a fan in the stands, or a beginner looking to stay fit and have fun, on game day everyone plays on the same team! Stag Spirit roars through Rafferty Stadium, Lessing Field, and the new Mahoney Arena.
102 Conference Regular Season Championships
80 Conference Tournament Championships
70 NCAA Tournament Appearances
Students Playing Division 1 Sports
NCAA Division I Varsity Athletics
WOMEN
– Basketball
– Cross Country – Field Hockey – Golf – Lacrosse – Rowing
Soccer – Softball – Swimming & Diving
Tennis – Volleyball
MEN
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Rowing
Soccer
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Club* & Intramural Sports^
List not exhaustive
– Badminton^ – Baseball*
– Basketball*^
– Cornhole^
– Dodgeball^
– Equestrian*
– Esports*^
– Field Hockey*
– Flag Football^ – Golf*
fairfield.edu/clubsports
– Ice Hockey*
– Kickball^ – Lacrosse*
– Pickleball^ – Rugby*
– Running*
– Sailing*
fairfield.edu/intramuralsports
– Softball*^
– Spikeball^
– Skiing/ Snowboarding* – Soccer*^
– Street Hockey^
– Swimming*
– Team Handball^
– Tennis*
– Ultimate Frisbee*
– Volleyball*^
– Wrestling*
Students Playing Division 1 Sports
NCAA Division I Varsity Athletics
WOMEN
– Basketball
– Cross Country – Field Hockey – Golf – Lacrosse – Rowing
Soccer – Softball – Swimming & Diving
Tennis – Volleyball
MEN
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Rowing
Soccer
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Club* & Intramural Sports^
List not exhaustive
– Badminton^ – Baseball*
– Basketball*^
– Cornhole^
– Dodgeball^
– Equestrian*
– Esports*^
– Field Hockey*
– Flag Football^ – Golf*
fairfield.edu/clubsports
– Ice Hockey*
– Kickball^ – Lacrosse*
– Pickleball^
– Rugby*
– Running*
– Sailing*
fairfield.edu/intramuralsports
– Softball*^
– Spikeball^
– Skiing/ Snowboarding* – Soccer*^
– Street Hockey^
– Swimming*
– Team Handball^
– Tennis*
– Ultimate Frisbee*
– Volleyball*^
– Wrestling*
cura personalis
find your
Cura personalis, the Latin phrase meaning ‘care for the whole person’, helps you reach your full intellectual and personal potential. The broad experiences you’ll have on campus build character and define your purpose.
STAGS, UNLEASHED — More than 100 student-led clubs and organizations will feed your brain, keep you moving, and fill your soul. From anime and cultural dance to innovators and rock climbing, we have clubs for every interest.
Fairfield.edu/ clubs
CAMPUS CLASSICS — Whether it’s the ‘Pres Ball,’ Red Sea Madness kicking off basketball season, or transforming the campus into a winter wonderland before the holidays, our Stags look forward to several annual time-honored traditions.
Fairfield.edu/ traditions
COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY —
The Jesuit mission of creating a supportive community dedicated to the well-being of others is embraced by Fairfield students. Immersion experiences, local volunteer work, retreats, and campus ministry participation help students find purpose through service.
Fairfield.edu/ campusministry
food for THOUGHT
Fairfield offers a wide variety of food options while prioritizing sustainability initiatives, including vegan, glutenfree, and allergen-free choices daily.
Tully Dining Commons
Buffet-style dining with unique stations located on the second floor of Barone Campus Center
The Levee
Located across from the Kelley Center and serving pizza, pasta, burgers, and grab-and-go items
The Stag Snack Bar
Made-to-order and graband-go sandwiches, wraps, sushi, and salad items located on the east side of Barone Campus Center
Food Truck Village
Our very popular food trucks, located a short distance from The Quad residence halls
Dunkin’, Starbucks, Sambazon, & Peet’s Coffee
For a quick pick-me-up serving caffeine, bagels, donuts, wraps, paninis, acai bowls, and breakfast sandwiches
A BIT OF TRIVIA
Fairfield was the first college in the Northeast to partner with Grubhub and Starship Technologies for their innovative robot meal campus delivery service.
BARNYARD MANOR 3.
6.
live your best (RES) LIFE
Nearly 97 percent of firstyear students live on campus in traditional residence halls. Centrally located on The Quad, each res hall offers first-year students a short walk to class and an even quicker sprint to visit friends in neighboring buildings.
When you become an upperclassman, your options triple: choose to live in a suite-style residence hall, an apartment, or a wellappointed townhouse. Some seniors also apply to live off campus at rental properties along Fairfield Beach.
BARNYARD MANOR 3.
6.
1. Traditional residence halls for firstyear and sophomore students include doubles, triples, quads, and suite-style accommodations.
2. Common areas in each residence hall offer ample comfortable space for studying and socializing.
3. Fairfield’s beautiful rolling campus has many outdoor spots for students to gather, relax, and study.
4. Barnyard Manor townhouses accommodate juniors and seniors and come equipped with single bedrooms, full bathrooms, kitchens, living and dining areas, private laundry facilities, and some furniture.
5. Apartment-style living for upperclassmen includes spacious kitchens where students cook their meals and learn self-reliance. A limited meal plan option is also popular with these residents.
6. Some seniors apply to live offcampus at rental properties along the picturesque Connecticut shoreline.
FIRST-YEAR LIVING & LEARNING COMMUNITIES
— First-years may apply to one of three Living and Learning Communities that bring together students with similar interests and academic pursuits – Health and Wellness, Leadership Through Service, or STEM. Build lifelong friendships through social, educational, and reflective activities in these environments.
SOPHOMORE RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES
— The Sophomore Ignatian Residential College program fosters the exploration of fundamental questions of identity, community, and purpose with a group of peers and mentors through a series of retreats, communal dinners, academic courses, and service projects. Through Leadership, Creative Life, or Service for Justice tracks, students are encouraged to reflect on the person they are and how they can become agents of change.
FIRST-YEAR
DOUBLE, TRIPLE, AND QUAD ROOMS
CO-ED BY WING OR FLOOR COMMON LOUNGES,
AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES
WING
5.
MAJOR: Marketing and Management
MINOR: Entrepreneurship
“The personal support and connections that I’ve formed at the Dolan School of Business have jump-started my career! Between networking events, participating in the Women’s Network, Marketing Club, Dolan Student Advisory Board, and being a peer partner, I got involved with the greater Fairfield community. The immersion trip to Silicon Valley during spring break gave me a greater perspective into the entrepreneurial mindset.
Your Jesuit education extends beyond the classroom — cultivating moral, spiritual, and personal development. Fairfield University is fertile ground for nurturing students’ unique gifts to build a life filled with purpose, compassion, and the drive to make a profound impact on the world.
Commencement Day is just the beginning. As one of over 45K alumni, the experiential learning opportunities, foundational values, and genuine relationships you make at Fairfield will define how you live the rest of your life. Once a Stag, Always a Stag!
AUTUMN AREL ’24
MAJOR: Nursing
MINOR: Public Health
“Fairfield has presented opportunities for me to explore different paths. In addition to an extremely strong nursing program, I participated in a nationally competitive externship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and explored my passion for policy through roles in our student government during a trip with administrators to lobby on Capitol Hill. My public health minor and participation in community-engaged learning in Bridgeport have shaped the role I envisioned for myself throughout my career.
MAJOR: Politics on the Pre-Law Developmental Track
MINOR: Business Law & Applied Ethics and Health Studies
The people and the access to resources are what make Fairfield special. I wake up with a sense of confidence that my professors and the administration have instilled in me, and that confidence allows me to be successful. When I leave campus for a holiday break, I return having the same warm feeling as when I first toured here. Fairfield captured my heart from the minute I stepped foot on this campus!”
If I could name one truth that Fairfield made undeniable, it’s this: PEOPLE are the education. IMPACT is the legacy.”
MAJOR: Mechanical Engineering
MINOR: Math and Physics
At my Jesuit high school, the term ‘magis’ was ingrained into every aspect of how we learned and put our knowledge to use. At Fairfield, I’ve continued to push myself similarly through thoughtprovoking classes and involvement in res life, basketball, esports, and the National Society of Black Engineers. I am spreading my wings, exploring my passions, and taking advantage of opportunities to transform into the man I want to become.”
ALEXANDER WHITE ’25
— Zach Maloy ’25 Commencement Student Speaker
ready to become A STAG?
At Fairfield University, the admission process is more than just numbers — it’s about nurturing you as a whole person. As a Jesuit institution, we take a holistic approach, carefully considering every part of your application to understand your unique experiences, interests, and potential to thrive as a future member of our vibrant community. Some of the factors we consider in our review include: – Application Essay – Community Service – Extracurricular Activities – Teacher Recommendations
Admission
IMPORTANT ADMISSION DEADLINES
Early Action application NOV. 1
Early Decision I application NOV. 15
Early Decision II application JAN. 15
Regular Decision application JAN. 15
Student reply date MAY 1
WHICH APPLICATION PLAN IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Early Decision I/II (ED) — Choosing Early Decision at Fairfield University signals that you’ve found your perfect fit — and we notice. Our ED applicants benefit from a clear, early answer and are reviewed within a smaller, more intentional applicant pool. If Fairfield feels like home, applying Early Decision shows your commitment and can give you a distinct advantage in our highly competitive admission process.
Early Action (EA) — Early Action is a great option for students who are excited about Fairfield and want an early response, without making a binding commitment just yet. While ED is the best choice for those who know Fairfield is their top choice, EA allows you to demonstrate strong interest, stay ahead in the process, and learn of your admission decision and any merit scholarship awards in December.
Regular Decision (RD) — Makes sense for the student who needs extra time with their application. For example, these students may be waiting for their first semester grades to become available in order for them to be considered by the Admission Committee.
VISITS & INTERVIEWS
The Office of Admission offers a variety of opportunities all year long for prospective students and their families to learn more about Fairfield University.
Visit us in-person to get a feel for campus life and to learn in-depth about our academic offerings. Our virtual offerings allow for a highlevel view of the Fairfield experience.
An interview is one of the best ways for an applicant to stand out during the admission process. While optional, they are a great way to demonstrate your interest and help us get to know you better as an applicant. Interviews are conducted by a member of the Admission team and can take place virtually or in person.
Financial Aid
More than 90% of the entering class received a merit scholarship, need-based financial aid, or a combination of both.
Range of Merit Scholarships
$10,000- $30,000
CSS Profile and FAFSA Financial Aid Deadlines
Early Action/ Early Decision I DEC. 1
Regular Decision/ Early Decision Il JAN. 15
Fairfield University Financial Aid Codes
FAFSA: 001385
CSS PROFILE: 3390
start with a TOUR
Experience Fairfield University and set up a campus visit at fairfield.edu/visit or call (203) 254-4100.
class of 2029
APPLICANT PROFILE Admission
Average weighted GPA
From a strong college preparatory program that includes some Honors, Advanced Placement, and/or International Baccalaureate courses
Middle 50% SATS* 1310-1420 Test-optional
Standardized Test-Optional Policy — Fairfield has been a test-optional University for more than a decade and does not require students to submit standardized tests as part of the application process. It is the student’s choice to put forth the best representation of their academic career.
*Admission to Fairfield is test-optional
WHICH APPLICATION PLAN IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Early Decision I/II (ED) — Choosing Early Decision at Fairfield University signals that you’ve found your perfect fit — and we notice. Our ED applicants benefit from a clear, early answer and are reviewed within a smaller, more intentional applicant pool. If Fairfield feels like home, applying Early Decision shows your commitment and can give you a distinct advantage in our highly competitive admission process.
Early Action (EA) — Early Action is a great option for students who are excited about Fairfield and want an early response, without making a binding commitment just yet. While ED is the best choice for those who know Fairfield is their top choice, EA allows you to demonstrate strong interest, stay ahead in the process, and learn of your admission decision and any merit scholarship awards in December.
Regular Decision (RD) — Makes sense for the student who needs extra time with their application. For example, these students may be waiting for their first semester grades to become available in order for them to be considered by the Admission Committee.
VISITS & INTERVIEWS
The Office of Admission offers a variety of opportunities all year long for prospective students and their families to learn more about Fairfield University.
Visit us in-person to get a feel for campus life and to learn in-depth about our academic offerings. Our virtual offerings allow for a highlevel view of the Fairfield experience.
An interview is one of the best ways for an applicant to stand out during the admission process. While optional, they are a great way to demonstrate your interest and help us get to know you better as an applicant. Interviews are conducted by a member of the Admission team and can take place virtually or in person.
Financial Aid
More than 90% of the entering class received a merit scholarship, need-based financial aid, or a combination of both.
Range of Merit Scholarships
$10,000- $30,000
CSS Profile and FAFSA Financial Aid Deadlines
Early Action/ Early Decision I DEC. 1
Regular Decision/ Early Decision Il JAN. 15
Fairfield University Financial Aid Codes
FAFSA: 001385
CSS PROFILE: 3390
start with a TOUR
Experience Fairfield University and set up a campus visit at fairfield.edu/visit or call (203) 254-4100.
