Fairfield, CT
Competitive — only about 45 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 57% to 45% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12,315 | 7,035 | 1,176 | 57% |
| 2020 | 12,586 | 7,065 | 1,118 | 56% |
| 2021 | 12,674 | 7,073 | 1,256 | 56% |
| 2022 | 13,359 | 6,971 | 1,328 | 52% |
| 2023 | 15,463 | 6,956 | 1,436 | 45% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,096 of 9,354 women and 2,860 of 6,109 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Fairfield University has an acceptance rate of 45% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,956 of 15,463 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 45 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
15,463 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,436 enrolled.
No. Fairfield University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 57% to 45% — it has become more selective.