More selective than 82% of Connecticut colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
21% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Fairfield University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Fairfield University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Fairfield University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 630 | 700 |
| SAT math | 630 | 690 |
| ACT composite | 29 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1260 | 1390 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Fairfield University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 33% | 630–700 | 630–690 | 29–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 45% | 620–690 | 620–690 | 29–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Fairfield University compared with other Connecticut colleges?
Fairfield University has the 5th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yale University | 4% | 96% | $23,777 |
| 2 | Wesleyan University | 16% | 93% | $30,177 |
| 3 | United States Coast Guard Academy | 22% | 93% | — |
| 4 | Trinity College | 29% | 84% | $34,832 |
| 5 | Fairfield University | 33% | 84% | $48,095 |
| 6 | Connecticut College | 37% | 82% | $36,175 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut | 52% | 83% | $25,097 |
| 8 | Albertus Magnus College | 59% | 51% | $34,028 |
| 9 | University of New Haven | 60% | 63% | $34,192 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Connecticut colleges →
Who enrolls at Fairfield University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Fairfield University admissions questions
What is the Fairfield University acceptance rate?
Fairfield University accepts 33% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,956 of 15,463 applicants were admitted.
Does Fairfield University require the SAT or ACT?
Fairfield University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 21% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Fairfield University?
The middle 50% of Fairfield University enrolled first-year students scored 1260–1390 on the SAT and 29–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Fairfield University?
21% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,436 of 6,956).
Is Fairfield University getting harder to get into?
Fairfield University accepted 33% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 45% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Fairfield University overview