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Fairfield University Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into Fairfield University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
56%
Admission Difficulty for Fairfield University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Average 
How hard is it to get into Fairfield University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Fairfield University is 56%.  It ranks #7 in Connecticut for lowest rate of acceptance. Fairfield University is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 7,073 out of 12,674 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 18 percent on standardized admission tests. Fairfield University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.67. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Fairfield University application fee is $60 and applications are due by Jan 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Fairfield University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 24% of students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Fairfield University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1230-1380
Applicants Submitting SAT 
24%
SAT Scores for Fairfield University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 620
SAT Math 25th 610
SAT Composite 25th 1230
SAT Scores for Fairfield University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 690
SAT Math 75th 690
SAT Composite 75th 1380
Average SAT Score 1310

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Fairfield University?

Fairfield University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Fairfield University score in the top 20 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1230-1380.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Fairfield University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1380 and Above Good >71%
1305 to 1380 Avg + 56%-71%
1230 to 1305 Avg - 40%-56%
1155 to 1230 Reach 26%-40%
Less than 1155 Low <26%
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Fairfield University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
27-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
7%
ACT Scores for Fairfield University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th 27
ACT Scores for Fairfield University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Fairfield University?

Fairfield University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Fairfield University regularly accepts students who score 27 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 15 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 27-31.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Fairfield University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >71%
29 to 31 Avg + 56%-71%
27 to 29 Avg - 40%-56%
25 to 27 Reach 26%-40%
Less than 25 Low <26%
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Fairfield University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.67
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Fairfield University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Fairfield University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Fairfield University was 3.67 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #7 in Connecticut for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Fairfield University accepts 56% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Fairfield University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 25.1% Good
3.75 to 3.99 21.8% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 22.93% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.21% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 8.85% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 5.31% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.8% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

72% of Fairfield University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Fairfield University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 38%
Top 25% of class 72%
Top 50% of class 95%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Fairfield University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 7,586 5,088 12,674
Accepted 4,083 2,990 7,073
Acceptance Rate 54% 59% 56%
Enrolled 708 548 1,256
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 18% 18%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Fairfield University is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Fairfield University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Fairfield University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Fairfield University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=129242 IPEDS survey data for Fairfield University.

FAQs

Does Fairfield University prefer SAT or ACT?

24% of students submit their SAT scores to Fairfield University. 7% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Fairfield University?

56% of those who apply are granted admission to Fairfield University. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Fairfield University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1230 and 1380. 24% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Fairfield University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 27 and 31. 7% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.