A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Fairfield University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 24% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
76%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 45% more female students than male students enrolled at Fairfield University with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fairfield University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,457
|
| Women |
3,562
|
Fairfield University serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 85% of the student body residing outside of Connecticut or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
15%
|
| Out of State |
84%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
6% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 4.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=129242 IPEDS survey data for Fairfield University.