by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Fairfield U will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Fairfield U this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 4,177 undergraduate students at Fairfield University is 622 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 12 to 1 which makes Fairfield University better than the typical college regarding instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Fairfield University , there are 12 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is better than the typical college concerning instructional attention. | |||||
| A significant percentage of the instructors (45.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
A significant percentage of instructors (45.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Fairfield University compares to the national average
Fairfield University offers 50 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 44 majors within 20 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Fairfield University awarded 1,142 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 0 | 183 | 183 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 0 | 168 | 168 |
| Marketing | 0 | 117 | 117 |
| Accounting | 0 | 104 | 104 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 0 | 85 | 85 |
Find out what Fairfield University's top fields of study and majors are