Class of 2011-12

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Founded: 1942, by the Jesuits

Undergraduate Students: 3300

Graduate Students: 1300

University Schools:

College of Arts and Sciences
Charles F. Dolan School of Business (AACSB - Accredited)
School of Engineering (ABET - Accredited)
School of Nursing (CCNE - Accredited)
Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions
University College

Undergraduate Profile:

Receiving Academic Scholarship: 29%
Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
AHANA Students (African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American): 16%
*SAT Scores of Middle 50% of Admitted Students: 1710 (1110)-1910 (1290)
*ACT Composite Score of Middle 50% of Admitted Students: 25-28
*Admission to Fairfield is test-optional

Tuition for 2011-2012: $39,990
Room and Board: $12,210
Fees: $590

Student to Faculty Ratio: 12:1

Faculty Holding Highest Degree in their Field: 94%

Undergraduate Majors: 41

Graduate Programs: 38

Interdisciplinary Minors: 16

Study Abroad Programs: 60 Approved Sites

NCAA Division 1 Athletic Teams: 20

Number of Club Sports: 17

Student Clubs and Organizations: 80

Students involved with Service Work, Domestic and Abroad: 51%

Percentage who Study Abroad: 50%

Students Taking Local and National Internships: 42%

Students in Most Recent Graduating Class Attending Graduate School: 20%

Graduates Finding Jobs Through Internships: 33%

Graduates Finding Jobs Through On-campus Recruiting: 41%

Average Starting Salary of Most Recent Graduating Class: $45,676