International Undergraduate Student Fact Book

Fairfield university Fairfield, Connecticut

International Undergr aduate Student Fact Book

Fairfield University The moment you arrive at Fairfield University everything feels different. Our 200-acre idyllic campus is situated on Connecticut’s coastline, providing for beautiful, unforgettable surroundings. Yet the campus is only a short train ride from New York City, the largest metropolitan area in the U.S., and within easy reach of major U.S. cities like Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. We’ve been graduating adept, accomplished students since being founded by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) over 70 years ago. We’re committed to fostering a strong sense of community, where the learning goes deeper, the friendships are more intense and the experiences stay with you long after graduation. Our 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students will become your friends and support system, and our 44 majors, 16 interdisciplinary minors and 41 graduate programs will give you the opportunity to turn your interests into passions and careers.

New York City – 40 miles/64 km Boston – 150 miles/240 km Philadelphia – 150 miles/240 km

★ Boston

Baltimore – 240 miles/384 km Washington, DC – 280 miles/448 km

★ ★ New York City ★ Philadelphia ★ Baltimore ★ Washington, DC

1073 North Benson Road Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 www.fairfield.edu

Academic Information SCHOOLS College of Arts and Sciences | Dolan School of Business | School of Engineering | School of Nursing | Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions 11:1 Student-to-faculty ratio

44 Undergraduate Majors 16 Interdisciplinary Minors

93% Full-time faculty holding highest degree in their field

MAJORS College of Arts and Sciences • American Studies • Biochemistry • Biology • Chemistry • Communication • Digital Journalism • Economics – BA and BS • English – Creative Writing – Journalism – Literature – Professional Writing • Environmental Studies • History • International Studies • Mathematics • Modern Languages – French – German – Italian – Spanish • Philosophy • Physics • Politics • Psychology – BA and BS • Public Relations • Religious Studies • Sociology and Anthropology • Visual and Performing Arts – Art History – Film, Television and Media Arts – Music – Studio Art – Theatre

Dolan School of Business • Accounting* • Finance* • Information Systems • International Business • Management • Marketing School of Engineering • Bioengineering • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering* • Software Engineering* School of Nursing • Nursing

Interdisciplinary Minors • Accounting Information Systems • Applied Ethics • Asian Studies • Black Studies • Business Law, Regulation and Ethics • Catholic Studies • Classical Studies • Irish Studies • Italian Studies • Judaic Studies • Latin American and Caribbean Studies • Peace and Justice Studies • Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies • Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Pre-professional programs offered in Health Sciences and Pre-Law

* Five-year Bachelor’s/Master’s Programs; also available in Teacher Certification, Industrial/Organizational Psychology and mba

STUDENT BODY PROFILE

3 ,688 Undergraduate Students

60%

40%

Female

Male

RESIDENCE

77%

Live on campus

16%

Live off campus

7%

Commute

University Rankings • Top 2% of peer group for the 24th consecutive year – U.S. News & World Report • 1 of 35 best college values in New England – Kiplinger’s Personal Finance • Ranked top 150 out of 665 for best value – Money Magazine • #1 region for access to Fortune 500 companies located within one hour of campus • Highest average annual salary among Connecticut colleges five years after graduation – Money Magazine • #7 Dolan School of Business Accounting program - LinkedIn College Rankings • Top 9% on Payscale’s College Salary Report

OUTCOMES Internships

Post-Graduation

75% of graduating seniors reported participating in at least one internship, field experience or clinical experience while at Fairfield

98% of recent graduates secured full-time professional employment, admission to graduate degree programs or participation in volunteer service programs within six months of graduation

27.4% of employment obtained from internships

$49,638 Average salary for the Class of 2014 42,000 Members in Fairfield’s alumni network

Post-Graduation Activity

74.5%

Full-Time Employment

.4%

21.6%

Additional Education or Part-time Work/ Volunteer

Graduate Degree Programs

1.8%

1.7% Volunteer Service

Seeking Employment and/or Entry into Graduate School

Admission and Financial Aid Application Procedures When filling out the application and all other documentation, be sure to use your full name as it appears on your passport. Please note that students applying from international high schools are not required to submit an application fee. A completed international application includes the following: • Common Application - Students are required to submit the completed Common Application, including a personal statement.

• Academic Credentials - Students are required to submit official copies of secondary school records which include academic transcripts, results from national examinations, graduation certificates and/or any other documentation that certifies successful completion of secondary education.

• Recommendations - A school counselor recommendation is required for admission. For schools without a counselor, a recommendation may be sent from the principal, head of school or a teacher.

• Standardized Tests - All students for whom English is not their native language are required to submit results from the TOEFL or IELTS exam(s).

– TOEFL minimum score: 80 internet-based test (IBT) or 550 paper-based test (PBT)

– IELTS minimum score: 6.5 • Financial Support - Full-time students are required to obtain an F-1 student visa. This visa allows an individual to enter the U.S. for full-time study at an authorized institution in the U.S. To secure a student visa, students are required to submit financial documentation to prove that a student has the means necessary to cover the full cost of attendance at Fairfield. Students must submit the following financial documentation:

– Fairfield University Affidavit of Support: Official copies of either a bank statement or bank letter certifying available funds.

– The Form I-20 allows for the F-1 visa to be obtained and is required for international students planning to study full-time at Fairfield University. The Form I-20 will be sent only after an international student has completed all necessary application procedures, has been admitted to the program of study, has accepted the offer of admission and has paid the required confirmation deposit and fees.

fairfield.edu/admission

Admission and Financial Aid (cont’d.)

Important Admission Dates Early Action application due.................Nov. 1

Early Action/Early Decision Financial Aid Dates

Early Action notification.....................Dec. 20

CSS Profile due........................................... Jan. 1

Early Decision I application due........ Nov. 15 Early Decision I notification................ Dec. 15 Early Decision II application due........Jan. 15 Early Decision II notification............... Feb. 15 Regular Decision application due......Jan. 15

Regular Decision Financial Aid Dates CSS Profile due........................................ Feb. 15

Regular Decision notification...............April 1 Student Reply Date................................... May 1

international scholarships and financial aid All students, regardless of citizenship, are automatically considered for any merit-based scholarships.

No separate application is required. Merit-based scholarships are renewable over all four years of attendance as long as students maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Tuition and Fees: 2015-16 Tuition......................................... $44,250 Fees.................................................... $625 Room and Board......................$13,520 Books and Supplies.................... $1,150 Personal Expenses........................$930 Travel................................................. $800 Health Insurance......................... $1,590 Contact Information: Tim O’Connor Associate Director for International Admission toconnor@fairfield.edu Helpful Websites: Fairfield University – fairfield.edu Admission and Financial Aid Information – fairfield.edu/admissionaid Fairfield University International Student Programs – fairfield.edu/international Fairfield Virtual Tour – youvisit.com/fairfield Common Application – commonapp.org

1073 North Benson Road 1073 North Benson Road | Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 U.S. | +1-203-254-4332 Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 www.fairfield.edu