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Fairfield University
  • 4 Year
  • FAIRFIELD, CT
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Fairfield University
#19 in Best Catholic Colleges in America
  • B+
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  • 4 Year
  • FAIRFIELD, CT
  • 832 reviews
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    Fairfield University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Fairfield?

    Fairfield admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 56%. Students that get into Fairfield have an average SAT score between 1230-1380 or an average ACT score of 27-31. The regular admissions application deadline for Fairfield is January 15. Interested students can apply for early action and early decision. The early action deadline is November 1, and the early decision deadline is November 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    56%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    83%
    Total Applicants
    12,674
    SAT Range
    1230-1380
    SAT Reading
    620-690
    SAT Math
    610-690
    Students Submitting SAT
    24%
    ACT Range
    27-31
    ACT English
    ACT Math
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    7%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 15
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $60
    Application Website
    fairfield.edu/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Considered but not required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    76%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 25 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 25 responses
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