Fairfield University
Fairfield, CTPrivate nonprofitRank 851 of 1,732Traditional rank 561 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $32,161 |
| $30–48k | $28,062 |
| $48–75k | $35,003 |
| $75–110k | $39,355 |
| $110k+ | $49,644 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $54,455 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $56,360 |
| Change | $1,905 (+3.5%) |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $17,400 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend
Published tuition and required fees, +16.6% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 84% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 90% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 6% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 53% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,435 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $694 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Albertus Magnus College | $26,347 | $7,556 |
| University of Bridgeport | $26,933 | $1,183 |
| University of Saint Joseph | $29,098 | $2,339 |
| Mitchell College | $22,302 | $895 |
| University of New Haven | $29,671 | $4,208 |
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