Measure | Difficulty | |
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Admission Standards | Very High | |
Applicant Competition | Average |
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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.
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 610 |
SAT Math 25th | 600 |
SAT Composite 25th | 1210 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 670 |
SAT Math 75th | 680 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1350 |
Average SAT Score | 1280 |
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Fairfield University?
Fairfield University typically requires 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.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classSAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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1350 and Above | Good | >69% |
1280 to 1350 | Avg + | 57%-69% |
1210 to 1280 | Avg - | 44%-57% |
1140 to 1210 | Reach | 31%-44% |
Less than 1140 | Low | <31% |
ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
ACT Math 25th | N/A |
ACT Composite 25th | 26 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
ACT Math 75th | N/A |
ACT Composite 75th | 30 |
Average ACT Score | 28 |
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.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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30 and Above | Good | >69% |
28 to 30 | Avg + | 57%-69% |
26 to 28 | Avg - | 44%-57% |
24 to 26 | Reach | 31%-44% |
Less than 24 | Low | <31% |
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.
High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
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3.75+ | 21% | Good |
3.50 to 3.75 | 19% | Good |
3.25 to 3.50 | 21% | Avg + |
3.00 to 3.25 | 16% | Avg - |
2.75 to 3.00 | 19% | Reach |
2.50 to 2.75 | 4% | Reach |
2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
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64% of Fairfield University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 34% |
Top 25% of class | 64% |
Top 50% of class | 91% |
Bottom 50% of class | 9% |
Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 7,415 | 4,900 | 12,315 |
Accepted | 4,258 | 2,777 | 7,035 |
Acceptance Rate | 57% | 57% | 57% |
Enrolled | 698 | 478 | 1,176 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 16% | 17% | 17% |
The application deadline for Fall 2021 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2021.
What are the requirements for admission to Fairfield University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
Recommendations | Required |
Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | No |
Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=129242 IPEDS survey data for Fairfield University.
57% 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.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1210 and 1350. 0% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 26 and 30. 0% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.