Fairfield University
Founded 1942
President Mark Nemec (President)
Fees USD 54,660
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Fairfield University is a private Jesuit Catholic university founded in 1942 in Fairfield, Connecticut — in the heart of Fairfield County, one of the wealthiest counties in America. Enrolling 6,000 students, Fairfield is known for nursing (Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing — top-30 nationally), business (Dolan School of Business — AACSB-accredited), engineering, education, and communications programs with exceptional access to New York City’s finance and media industries.
Schools
- Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing — Top-30 US nursing school nationally; CCNE-accredited
- Dolan School of Business — AACSB-accredited; Fairfield County finance and Wall Street connections
- School of Engineering — ABET-accredited engineering programs
- School of Education and Human Development — Teacher preparation for Fairfield County
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~55% | Tuition: ~$54,660