Fairfield University Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does the Admissions Department at Fairfield University Look For?

Review the admissions stats from recent freshman classes to have a better understanding of your chances of being admitted to Fairfield University.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You

• Selectivity of Fairfield University

• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Fairfield University

• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants

• Average SAT & ACT Scores

• Helpful Resources

What Admissions Stats Mean to You

Selectivity and acceptance rates can be a big clue to how difficult it is to be admitted to Fairfield U. Compare your test scores to prior applicants to get a good understanding of who you’re competing against for entrance.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Boys vs. Girls: Who’s Applying More?

Average Test Scores

About 24% of students accepted to Fairfield U submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 620 and 690. Math scores were between 610 and 690.

Fairfield U received ACT scores from 7% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 27 and 31.

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Stagophile under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.