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#15 Finance U

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US News Ranking

#139

QS Rank

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Undergraduate

Graduate

Undergraduate Rankings 8

College Lists

Lowest Acceptance Rates #87

Business

Business Programs #129

Accounting #24

Business Analytics #16

Entrepreneurship #26

Finance #15

Marketing #16

Nursing & Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Nursing #75

Graduate Rankings 0

No graduate ranking records available.

Fairfield University is a Jesuit university in Connecticut that combines a traditional residential campus experience with strengths in business, communications, health-related areas, and liberal arts education. It is known for a polished campus environment and an emphasis on forming students intellectually and ethically.

The school tends to appeal to students who want a mid-sized private university in the Northeast, strong advising and community, and a college culture that values both professional preparation and service-oriented development.

What are Fairfield University looking for?

Students with strong academics and community-minded values who can show fit with a Jesuit environment emphasizing both professional success and thoughtful service.

Admissions Statistics

YEAR

Overall Accept. Rate

Regular Decision Accept. Rate

Regular Decision Apps Accepted

Regular Decision Apps Received

Early Decision / Action Accept. Rate

Percent of Class Filled by Early Apps

Early Decision / Action Apps Received

Early Decision / Action Apps Accepted

Expected Number of Students to Enroll

Total Apps Received

Total Apps Accepted

2024

33.3%

6,162

18,509

6,162

2023

44.9%

2022

52.2%

ADMISSION INFORMATION

APPLICATION DATES & DEADLINES

ED2

Rolling

Nov 15

Nov 1

Jan 15

Additional essay questions of the application.

Fairfield University

state

TUITION

$61,390.00

ACCEPTANCE RATE

33.3%

Enrollment: Undergraduate | STUDENTS

5,391 | 6,864

Academics & Testing Range

SAT: 1270–1370 | ACT: 28-31 | GPA: 3.9

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY