Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $76,074. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $58,350 |
| Housing & meals | $17,400 |
| Books & supplies | $1,175 |
| Personal & travel | $2,005 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,856 |
| Total cost of attendance | $76,074 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
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Fairfield University net price compared with other Connecticut colleges
Fairfield University has the 23rd-lowest average net price of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Mitchell College | $30,260 | 42% | $39,115 |
| 16 | University of Hartford | $30,282 | 54% | $60,823 |
| 17 | Albertus Magnus College | $34,028 | 51% | $60,144 |
| 18 | University of New Haven | $34,192 | 63% | $60,126 |
| 19 | Trinity College | $34,832 | 84% | $90,779 |
| 20 | Connecticut College | $36,175 | 82% | $75,001 |
| 21 | Quinnipiac University | $40,675 | 76% | $83,759 |
| 22 | Sacred Heart University | $46,174 | 73% | $75,059 |
| 23 | Fairfield University | $48,095 | 84% | $88,794 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Connecticut colleges →
Why Fairfield University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University | 33% | $48,095 | 84% | $88,794 | This school |
| Trinity College | 29% | $34,832 | 84% | $90,779 | |
| Connecticut College | 37% | $36,175 | 82% | $75,001 | |
| Wesleyan University | 16% | $30,177 | 93% | $73,897 | |
| University of New Haven | 60% | $34,192 | 63% | $60,126 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Fairfield University would cost you $13,263 more per year than Trinity College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Fairfield University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$12,420).
- Trinity College gives aided families $25,029 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Connecticut resident | Fairfield University | Trinity College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $58,350 | $70,770 | −$12,420 |
| Books & supplies | $1,175 | $1,000 | +$175 |
| Housing & meals | $17,400 | $17,990 | −$590 |
| Personal & travel | $2,005 | $1,500 | +$505 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,856 | −$3,420 | +$564 |
| Sticker price | $76,074 | $87,840 | −$11,766 |
| Average grants | −$27,979 | −$53,008 | +$25,029 |
| You pay | $48,095 | $34,832 | +$13,263 |
“+” means Fairfield University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Fairfield University cost questions
How much is tuition at Fairfield University?
Tuition and fees are $58,350 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Fairfield University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $76,074 a year.
What do families actually pay at Fairfield University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $48,095 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $33,302; $48–75k pay $26,953; $110k+ pay $50,773.
How much debt do Fairfield University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $23,251, and 2.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Fairfield University overview