This year, Fairfield University placed in the top 15 percent of more than 1,500 colleges and universities in the Best Colleges in America ranking, and in the top 15 percent of Top Private Universities in America. Fairfield was also ranked in the top 10 percent of Best Value Colleges in America, and Best College Campuses in America.

In the site’s review of Best Catholic Colleges, Fairfield earned high marks among the top 10 percent, placing No. 13 out of 166 schools.

Additionally, on the list of Best Colleges for Nursing in America, Fairfield was ranked No. 29 out of 762 (in the top 5 percent}, and in the top 5 percent of Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America, at No. 46 out of 829.

Statewide, Fairfield earned the No. 1 spots for Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in Connecticut, and Best Colleges for Nursing in Connecticut. The University earned the No. 2 spot for Best College Campuses in Connecticut, just behind Yale, and placed No. 3 for Best Colleges for Business in Connecticut, Colleges with the Best Student Life in Connecticut, and Best College Locations. Fairfield was also in the top 5 on the list of Top Private Universities in Connecticut, and Best College Dorms in Connecticut.

Other distinctions include placement among the top 10 percent of Best Colleges in New York City Area, and top 15 percent of Best Value Colleges in New York City Area.