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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Admission Process


Does Fairfield accept the Common Application?
Fairfield University uses the Common Application as its only application. A supplement to the Common Application is also required.

StudentsWhat are the application deadlines?
The application deadline for Early Action consideration is November 15, and for regular decision January 15.

Does Fairfield University offer an Early Action admission program?
Yes. Students who consider Fairfield University to be among their top choices for their undergraduate education and who would like to have their application reviewed early may submit their application under our Early Action program. Applicants for Early Action must submit a completed application by November 15.

Students playing footballHow competitive is admission?
Fairfield University received 8,063 applications for undergraduate admission for the Class of 2010. Sixty percent of those students were admitted to reach an incoming class of 899.

What are the criteria for admission?
A competitive applicant has a solid A-/B+ average in a strong college preparatory program which includes some honors and/or advanced placement classes. For the Class of 2010, the middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1140 (1740) and 1300 (1940) on the SAT, and between 26 and 29 on the ACT.

 

Financial Aid Process


What Financial Aid forms are required?
Only students applying for need-based financial assistance are required to complete financial aid forms. Students are required to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the CSS PROFILE form. Both forms must be completed between January 1 and February 15. Early Action candidates should file the CSS PROFILE form by November 15 and the FAFSA between January 1 and February 15. Students who are applying under the Early Action guidelines and would like an early estimate of their financial aid award should complete the CSS PROFILE form by November 15.

StudentsDoes Fairfield University offer merit scholarships?
Three levels of merit scholarship are offered to incoming freshmen only. Approximately 160 scholarships are awarded annually. These awards include the Dean's Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship and University Fellows Award.

What percentage of students receive financial aid?
Approximately 73% of students receive some type of financial aid at Fairfield University.

 

General Questions


Is housing guaranteed?
Housing is guaranteed for four years to all incoming freshmen. Approximately 80% of all students live on campus in a traditional residence hall, suite-style residence hall, an apartment or townhouse.