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Fairfield University Review

Private, not-for-profit, Four or more years • NCAA DI, MAAC • Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University

Four or more years, Private, not-for-profit • Fairfield, CT

Overall Rating

3.5
146 Reviews
56%
Would Recommend
Division and Conference
NCAA DI • Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | MAAC

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3.5Coach & Staff Rating
103 Reviews
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Location
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT, 06824-5195
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Location
Suburb: Large
Size
5,000 - 9,999
Degree Level
Bachelor's Degree,
Master's Degree,
Graduate/Professional Certificate,
Doctoral Degree,
First Professional Degree,
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Students per Full Time Faculty
12 : 1
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
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Athletics

at Fairfield University

Fairfield University Stags

Men's Sports
2
Women's Sports
4
Coed Sports
0
Athletics Revenue
$24,094,424
Athletics Expense
$24,094,424

Top 3 Sports by Revenue

Staff
74
Head Coaches
16
Assistant Coaches
58
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
55.8 %
Avg. Number of Applicants
12,674
Standardized Testing Policy
Considered but not required
GPA Range of Accepted High School Students
32.50%
4.0
21.40%
3.99
22.10%
3.75
12.60%
3.5
8.00%
3.25
3.00%
3.0
0.50%
2.5

SAT Statistics & Range

% Submitted SAT
24 %
SAT Range
1,230 - 1,380
SAT Critical Reading
620 - 690
SAT Math
610 - 690

ACT Statistics & Range

% Submitted ACT
7 %
ACT Composite Range
27 - 31

Tuition & Debt

In-State Tuition & Fees
$52,870
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$52,870
Median Debt after Graduation
$23,251

Median Debt by Family Income

Yearly income $0–$30,000$21,500
Yearly income $30,001–$75,000$23,250
Yearly income $75,000+$24,239

Earnings & Employment Rate

Median Earning After Graduation

1-Yr after Graduation
$57,979
4-Yr after Graduation
$76,721
Employment Rate
97.4 %

Undergraduate Majors Offered

Undergrad Majors
104
Bachelor's Degree
44
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1

Top Fields of Study by Number of Graduates

Natural Resources Conservation and Research. - Bachelor's Degree
301
Area Studies. - Bachelor's Degree
501
Communication and Media Studies. - Bachelor's Degree
901
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$46,270
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$63,356
Journalism. - Bachelor's Degree
904
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. - Bachelor's Degree
909
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Graduation & Retention

Retention Rate
First year, Full Time Students
90%
Transfer Rate
10 %

Recent Ratings

  • Women's Field HockeyEuan Brown
    Women's Field Hockey Assistant Coach

    Fairfield University

    NCAA DI • MAAC

    Personable and Knowledgable

    Date: June 21, 2026

    By Verified Athlete
    4.4

    Would Recommend

    Tags

    Believes In YouEasy To Get Along WithPlayers CoachPositive PersonResponsive

    Communicative and encouraging during the recruiting process. Knowledgable about the game and cares about players. Personable and connected well with individuals.

    0
  • Women's Field HockeySteve Dennis
    Women's Field Hockey Assistant Coach

    Fairfield University

    NCAA DI • MAAC

    Good Overall

    Date: June 21, 2026

    By Verified Athlete
    3.8

    Would Recommend

    Tags

    AccessibleMotivationalEasy To Get Along WithPassionate About CoachingRespectful To Players

    Encouraging and communicative during the recruiting process. Cared about his players and program.

    0
  • Women's Field HockeyJacqueline Kane
    Women's Field Hockey Head Coach

    Fairfield University

    NCAA DI • MAAC

    Disorganized but cares about her team

    Date: June 21, 2026

    By Verified Athlete
    2.8

    Would Recommend

    Tags

    DirectDisorganizedEasy To Get Along WithFairPoor Communication

    Was inconsistent and disorganized during the recruiting process. Did not exhibit extensive knowledge when coaching. Cared a lot about her players.

    0
  • Women's LacrosseLaura Field
    Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

    Fairfield University

    NCAA DI • MAAC

    Amazing person

    Date: March 16, 2026

    By Athlete
    5.0

    Would Recommend

    Tags

    Creates A Great Team CultureDedicated To PlayersGreat CommunicatorGreat LeaderUnderstanding

    Amazing coach who truly cares about her players I’m so glad that I played under her at Fairfield

    0
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