Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT · Private nonprofit · 5,373 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$102K
In-state tuition
$61K
Out-of-state tuition
$61K
Graduation rate
85%
Acceptance rate
33%
Median debt
$20K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $81K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1335 |
| ACT composite (median) | 29.0 |
| First-year retention | 91% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $81K |
| SAT math (median) | 650 |
| Undergraduate composition | 79% White · 1% Black · 9% Hispanic · 2% Asian |
| Official website | fairfield.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $77K | $25K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $67K | $27K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $61K | $27K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $58K | $22K |
| Economics. | $54K | $26K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $52K | $22K |
| Marketing. | $49K | $26K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $46K | $27K |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $39K | $27K |
| International Business. | $34K | — |
| Psychology, General. | $31K | $24K |
| Biology, General. | $24K | $27K |
Compare with similar colleges in — CT
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart University | $52K | 77% | $20K | $81K |
| Yale University | $70K | 96% | $10K | $118K |
| Quinnipiac University | $58K | 79% | $20K | $88K |
| University of New Haven | $49K | 64% | $20K | $69K |
| University of Hartford | $50K | 57% | $19K | $66K |
| Wesleyan University | $73K | 90% | $14K | $87K |
| Goodwin University | $21K | 51% | $12K | $53K |
| Trinity College | $74K | 83% | $22K | $103K |
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