# Fairfield University

Private nonprofit college in Fairfield, CT. IPEDS ID 129242.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fairfield-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/fairfield-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 33% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $48,095 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 84%; beats 88% of CT colleges and 93% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $88,794; beats 91% of CT colleges and 96% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $23,251

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $33,302 |
| 30-48k | $35,155 |
| 48-75k | $26,953 |
| 75-110k | $44,077 |
| 110k+ | $50,773 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.04 years on average (81% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $88,794 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $33,302 | $134,540 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $35,155 | $142,026 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $26,953 | $108,890 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $44,077 | $178,071 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $50,773 | $205,123 | 4.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $76,074
- Tuition and fees: $58,350
- Housing and meals: $17,400; books: $1,175

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 630–700; SAT math: 630–690; ACT: 29–32 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 15,463 applicants, 6,956 admitted, 1,436 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 33%, ACT 29–32 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 45%, ACT 29–32 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (48 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $74,023 | $120,303 | $26,500 |
| Accounting | $71,747 | $110,586 | $26,633 |
| Finance | $62,952 | $106,663 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $91,418 | $101,831 | $27,000 |
| International Business | not reported | $101,411 | $27,000 |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | $96,937 | not reported |
| International Relations | $49,239 | $94,347 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $62,846 | $91,633 | $26,876 |
| Marketing | $53,891 | $86,740 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $50,558 | $84,962 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics | not reported | $84,078 | $27,000 |
| Political Science | $38,426 | $83,709 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $46,677 | $78,081 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $39,890 | $70,211 | $26,000 |
| English | $27,206 | $62,527 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomedical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Manufacturing Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | $26,290 |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology and Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Finance → Financial analyst: median wage $158,310 (Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area), $109,500 (CT), $102,740 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $105,660 (Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area), $102,740 (CT), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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