Fairfield University Admission Requirements

Acceptance Rate

How hard is it to get into Fairfield University and can I get accepted? The school has a 57% acceptance rate ranking it #8 in Connecticut for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 7,035 out of 12,315 applicants were admitted making Fairfield University a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants.  Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 20 percent. Fairfield University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.

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. .

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Fairfield University typically prefers applicants to be in the top 23 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1210 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1140. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1280 out of 1600. The school ranks #6 in Connecticut for highest average SAT composite score. 0 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Admission data indicates that Fairfield University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 26 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 18 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 24 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 28 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 30 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #5 in Connecticut for highest average ACT composite score. 0 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Fairfield University.

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Fairfield University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Fairfield University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Fairfield University was 3.36 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #8 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 57% of students who apply.

 What do these ratings mean?

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

High School Class Rank

64% of Fairfield University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

Admission Statistics

Fall 2021 Application Deadline

Application Fee

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

Admission Requirements

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

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