If you are considering submitting an application to Fairfield University, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is January 15 and the application fee costs $60.
Students who submit their applications to Fairfield University for fall should anticipate a decision by April 1.
Here's an overiew of some of Fairfield University's admissions stats.
Fairfield University 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.7 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 38% |
Mean SAT Score | 1307 |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 24% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 7% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for Fairfield University.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | Yes | November 15 | December 15 |
Early Decision II | Yes | January 15 | February 15 |
Early Action | Yes | November 1 | January 15 |
Regular Decision | Yes | January 1 | April 1 |
Fairfield University offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.
ποΈ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.
ποΈ Early Decision II applications are due January 15. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 15.
ποΈ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Fairfield University will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.
The early decision acceptance rate at Fairfield University is 87%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 56%.
Fairfield University accepts about 9% of early action applicants and 56% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Fairfield University admitted 199 of the 229 students who applied early decision. Last year, Fairfield University admitted 4,634 of the 5,129 who applied early action.
Some students apply to college early to help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it shows your interest in a school.
β‘οΈ Find a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
Fairfield University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.
Curious about the factors that are considered by Fairfield University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Application Essay | Very Important |
Recommendation(s) | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Important |
Work Experience | Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Important |
First Generation | Important |
Interview | Important |
Talent/Ability | Important |
Volunteer Work | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
Class Rank | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Make sure to check with Fairfield University for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Fairfield University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Fairfield University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Interview | β | |||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Standardized Test Scores | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | ||||
Letter(s) of Recommendation | 1 | |||
Written Essay or Personal Statement | β | |||
Transcript of High School Record | β |
Students admitted to Fairfield University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.
Out of all students that were admitted, 15% submitted a class rank. At Fairfield University 38% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 72% were in the top 25% and 95% were in the top 50%.
At Fairfield University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | 25.1% |
3.75 and 3.99 | 21.8% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 22.93% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 15.21% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 8.85% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 5.31% |
2.00 and 2.49 | 0.8% |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Fairfield University directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Fairfield University looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Fairfield University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 24% of Fairfield University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 7% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Fairfield University applicants, you should strive to score between 1240 and 1370 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Fairfield University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1370 and 25% of scored lower than 1240, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Fairfield University student is 1307.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Fairfield University students scored 690 or higher and 75% of students scored 620 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Fairfield University students scored 690 or higher, and 75% scored a 620 or higher.
To be most competitive at Fairfield University, you should strive to earn between 27 and 31 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Fairfield University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.
A 27 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Fairfield University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 27.
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For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Fairfield University.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is April 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in Fairfield University during the following terms:
β’ Fall Term
β’ Spring Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Fairfield University?
β Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Fairfield University.
Does Fairfield University accept transfer credits?
β Fairfield University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Fairfield University accepts:
β’ CLEP subject tests
Does Fairfield University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
β Fairfield University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Fairfield University?
β No, Fairfield University is test optional, so you can choose whether or not to send your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.
What is Fairfield University's acceptance rate?
β Fairfield University has an acceptance rate of 56%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Fairfield University?
β Fairfield University's early decision acceptance rate was 87% in 2021.
What is the early action acceptance rate at Fairfield University?
β The early action acceptance rate at Fairfield University was 9% in 2021.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Fairfield University? Fairfield University is a very selective institution. The Fairfield University acceptance rate is 56%. This means that the institution accepts 55 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Fairfield University is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Fairfield University is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
31 and Above
27 to 31
27 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Fairfield University is 29. Students with an ACT score of 31 and above have a good chance of getting into Fairfield University. Students with an ACT score that falls between 27 and 31 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 27 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1370 and Above
1240 to 1370
1240 and Less
The median SAT score for Fairfield University students is 1307. Applicants with SAT scores of 1370 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Fairfield University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1240 to 1370 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1240 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Fairfield University.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Fairfield University, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.67. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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