Fairfield University

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Fairfield University

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Fairfield University is a Jesuit, Catholic University with a 200-acre residential campus situated on the Connecticut coastline, just 60-minutes from Manhattan. With four undergraduate schools, Fairfield’s integrated core curriculum is rooted in a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep, believing that in order to better the world, you first have to understand it from a variety of viewpoints. This experience provides an exceptional foundation for students as they explore their passions and prepare for their next steps following their undergraduate experience. As a values-based, student-centric, outcomes-focused university, we are committed to educating the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and providing students with experiential learning and professional development opportunities that give them a competitive edge in today’s job market.

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Academic Programs

Art & Design
Business
Communication
Economics
Education
Engineering
Finance/Accounting
Government/Political Science
Health Science
Liberal Arts
Management
Marketing
Music
Nursing
Performing Arts
Psychology
Research
Science
Social Science
Technology
Visual Arts

Student experience

Athletics
Co-op/Internship Opportunities
Disability Services
Intramural/Club Sports
LGBTQIA Services
Military/Veteran Services
On-Campus Housing
ROTC Program
Religious Affiliation
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research
Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

The admission process at Fairfield University is holistic. We offer Early Action (November 1), Early Decision I (November 15) & Regular Decision and Early Decision II (January 15) as various application plans. If you are applying as a first year student, your application and the following supporting credentials must be submitted by the deadline:

Completed Common Application
Official secondary school transcript
Secondary school report form & recommendation
Common Application Essay
$60 application fee or official fee waiver
SAT or ACT results (If you choose to submit them). Refer to our Standardized Test Optional Policy for more details.
A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS or DUOLINGO exam result is required if English is not your native language, and you have resided in the U.S. for fewer than three years
Interview (optional)
Additional information is available for international students

Transfer

We welcome transfer students for the fall semester, and encourage students to apply by the priority application deadline of April 1. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once complete. The following are needed to complete the transfer application:

Common Application for Transfer Students
Application Fee
Official high school transcript with final grades
Official college transcript from all universities attended (whether or not credit was earned)
SAT or ACT results (If you choose to submit them). Refer to our Standardized Test Optional Policy for more details.
College Report
Course catalog descriptions of all classes taken (Sent via e-mail to transferadmis@fairfield.edu)

Additional Information

Fairfield University offers 52 majors and 28 interdisciplinary minors. Students work closely with their faculty in the classroom with a 12:1 student to faculty ratio and an average class size of 20 students. With a robust faculty of nearly 600 full-and part-time professors, over 92% of which have the highest degrees in their fields - Fairfield students are introduced to world of knowledge that span a multitude of disciplines. Opportunities for student research abounds across the different academic fields and our signature Magis Core Curriculum supports Fairfield's mission of educating the whole person and offering ongoing opportunities for transformation.

As part of our holistic review process, all applications are reviewed for merit scholarship consideration. If students would like to be considered for need-based aid, they should complete both the FAFSA and the CSS profile. Additional information is available through our Office of Financial Aid.

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Fairfield University is located on a 200 acre campus in Fairfield Country, Connecticut - just an hour outside of New York City. Please visit our website to learn more about the various on-campus and virtual visit experiences available.