Fairfield University Business Programs
Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Fairfield, Connecticut. Fairfield is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs.
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Fairfield University Rankings
Fairfield U is ranked #107 out of 1,477 schools in the nation for overall quality on our 2023 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 10% of all schools in the nation. Out of the 19 colleges in Connecticut, it is ranked at #2.
These rankings may look different from those published by other outlets, because we use an outcomes-based approach rather than a subjective one. We get our data from a number of places, including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the College Scorecard. For more information, check out our rankings and methodology page.
Fairfield U has also been awarded the following overall awards by our latest rankings.
Rank | Ranking Name | Share |
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#73 | Best Business Master’s Degree Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
#99 | Best Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
Program Level Awards
These are highlights of some of the most noteworthy awards granted to specific programs at Fairfield U.
Awards From Around the Web
The following table lists some notable awards Fairfield U has earned from around the web.
Rank | Ranking Name | Source |
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#22 | Best Management Information Systems Schools | College Factual |
#28 | Best Accounting Schools | College Factual |
#28 | Best Marketing Schools | College Factual |
#34 | Best Finance & Financial Management Schools | College Factual |
#67 | Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools | College Factual |
#139 | Best Schools | Course Advisor |
Where Is Fairfield University?
Contact details for Fairfield U are given below.
Contact Details | |
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Address: | 1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 |
Phone: | 203-254-4000 |
Website: | fairfield.edu |
Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/FairfieldUniversity?utm_source=fairfieldsite&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=int_footer_social%3B |
How Do I Get Into Fairfield U?
You can apply to Fairfield U online at: commonapp.org/
Admission Requirements for Fairfield U
Submission | Required? |
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High School GPA | required |
High School Rank | considered but not required |
High School Transcript | required |
College Prep Program | required |
Recommendations | required |
SAT or ACT Scores | considered but not required |
TOEFL | required |
How Hard Is It To Get Into Fairfield U?
Approximately 41% of accepted students are men and 59% are women. The acceptance rate for men is 57%, and the acceptance rate for women is 55%.
Average Test Scores
About 50% of students accepted to Fairfield U submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 670. Math scores were between 590 and 670.
Can I Afford Fairfield University?
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.
Student Loan Debt
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Fairfield U, approximately 58% of students took out student loans averaging $9,475 a year. That adds up to $37,900 over four years for those students.
The student loan default rate at Fairfield U is 2.2%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.
Fairfield University Undergraduate Student Diversity
There are also 1,159 graduate students at the school.
Gender Diversity
Of the 4,231 full-time undergraduates at Fairfield U, 41% are male and 59% are female.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of Fairfield University students is as follows.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 114 |
Black or African American | 69 |
Hispanic or Latino | 299 |
White | 3,300 |
International Students | 130 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 319 |
Geographic Diversity
Connecticut students aren't the only ones who study at Fairfield University. At this time, 23 states are represented by the student population at the school.
Over 56 countries are represented at Fairfield U. The most popular countries sending students to the school are India, China, and Vietnam.
Online Learning at Fairfield University
The following chart shows how the online learning population at Fairfield U has changed over the last few years.
Online Growth Rankings of Fairfield U
The average growth rate over the last four years of online students at Fairfield University was 666.9%. This is the #105 largest growth rate of all schools that are only partially online. This refers to all students at Fairfield U regardless of major.
When we speak of partially online, we are referring to schools whose online population is less than 50% of its total student body. Mostly online refers to those with online populations greater than or equal to 50%.
Fairfield University Business Concentrations
The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.
Major | Bachelor’s | Master’s | TOTAL |
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Finance | 165 | 0 | 165 |
Accounting | 75 | 66 | 141 |
Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 115 | 0 | 115 |
General Business Administration and Management | 38 | 52 | 90 |
International Business/Trade/Commerce | 25 | 0 | 25 |
General Economics | 21 | 0 | 21 |
General Management Information Systems | 17 | 0 | 17 |
Management Science | 0 | 15 | 15 |
Other Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Sports Communication | 1 | 0 | 1 |
General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Taxation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 463 | 133 | 596 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Image Credit: By Stagophile under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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