Fairfield University
Fairfield University
Fairfield University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in mission and spirit. Our objectives include promoting a sense of social responsibility, and making sure all students embrace and develop their full creative, intellectual potential. We provide 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 staggering number of viewpoints. We believe that each and every student is a capable individual with infinite potential, and we embrace the opportunity to turn strengths into careers.
Academic Programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
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
- 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.
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is highly recommended if you have resided in the U.S. for fewer than three years and English is not your native language
- Interview (optional)
- Additional information is available for international students
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.
- Mid-Term Report
- College Report
- Course catalog descriptions of all classes taken (Sent via e-mail to transferadmis@fairfield.edu)
Additional Information
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.
Visit us
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.
Admissions office
Visit us
Address
1073 North Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824, United States of America
Phone number
(203) 254-4100
For first-year students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
Undocumented or DACA students
Undocumented or DACA students
For transfer students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
Region
New England