Fairfield University

Fairfield University
Address: 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
Main Phone: (203) 254-4100
Fax Number: (203) 254-4199

About Fairfield University
Fairfield University was founded in 1942 by the Jesuits, a Roman Catholic order renowned for its 450-year-old tradition of excellence in education and service to others. This Jesuit tradition at Fairfield University inspires a commitment to educating the whole person for a life of leadership in a constantly changing world. Fairfield University welcomes students of all faiths and beliefs who value its mission of scholarship, truth, and justice, and it values the diversity their membership brings to the university community.

The current undergraduate enrollment at Fairfield University is approximately 3,300 students, hailing from 33 states and 43 countries. Students of color represent approximately 12 percent of the undergraduate population. The university is comprised of four undergraduate schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Dolan School of Business, the School of Engineering, and the School of Nursing. Graduate and/or certificate programs are offered in business, engineering, education, nursing, American studies and math.

A Fairfield University education is characterized by its breadth in the core curriculum and the depth of study attained in the major(s), enhanced by the application of classroom theory into real-world settings offered in guaranteed internships and research opportunities as well as community-based service projects. Faculty members are in the classroom at all times and are unusually accessible to students as mentors and advisors. (There are no teaching assistants at Fairfield.) The relationship between faculty and students leads to creative collaborations on independent study, hands-on research in funded science projects, and one-on-one mentoring as students seek fellowships, research grants, and graduate school admission.

Enrollment
Total enrollment is just over 3,550 with an average grade point average of 3.00 and a student/faculty ration of 13 to 1. Popular majors include: Communications, English Language/Literature, and Marketing/Marketing Management.

Located in the shoreline town of Fairfield CT, the setting for Fairfield University is a quintessential New England town with great access to local restaurants, cultural, sporting, and other activities. View details for Fairfield College Preparatory School ( Fairfield Prep ) or visit the official web site of Fairfield University. If you are planning to live or relocate to the area, you can obtain details on the Fairfield Real Estate market.