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About Fairfield

What does it mean to be a transformative, modern, Jesuit education?

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From the shores of the Long Island Sound to the city blocks of Manhattan, our surroundings make Fairfield University's idyllic location difficult to match elsewhere.

An Unwavering Commitment to Cura Personalis

Cura personalis, meaning care of the whole person, is fundamental to Catholic history and our Jesuit roots. It informs our modern approach to education and inquiry. At Fairfield, we foster a culture of honoring each individual’s unique worth and caring for their intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual health—through our multi-disciplinary academic programming as well as our campus life and career development opportunities.

Our diversity—age, gender, nationality, culture, economic, and political—informs a rich environment of learning and service.

There is an intangible quality to the Fairfield experience for those of us who work, teach, and learn here which is difficult to capture in words. Perhaps it comes from being part of a very close-knit community of people who share a deep commitment to service and learning.

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Our Jesuit and Catholic Identity

Our Jesuit Catholic foundation shapes our commitment to the greater good.

The examen statue of St. Ignatius outside of the Egan Chapel at Fairfield University.

Mission, Values, and History

Founded in 1942, Fairfield’s history informs today’s modern campus.

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Student Outcomes

Stags are on the move. Explore the ripple effects of a Fairfield education.

Quick Facts

Top 125

Best National Universities, 2024
- U.S. News & World Report

$1B

to Local Economy
- Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges

Top 12%

Colleges for Salary Impact, 2024
- Wall Street Journal

A Vibrant Campus

Explore the vibrant community, scenic campus, and memorable moments of Fairfield University. From special events to everyday life, see what makes Fairfield unique.

Fairfield in Photos

Barnyard Manor is the perfect space for junior and senior class students to build a community with their friends. The beautiful common/kitchen space, single bedrooms, and private laundry facilities provide state-of-the-art living for our upper class students and their busy schedules

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  • 1073 North Benson Road
    Fairfield, CT 06824

  • (203) 254-4000

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60 minutes
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