Fairfield University

1073 N. Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
http://www.fairfield.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1942
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic (Jesuit)
Undergrad Students4,073
Endowment185,075,000
Application DeadlineJanuary 15
Application Fee55
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineJanuary 15
Tuition31,955
Room/Board9,980
Services
Associated FirmsGeneral Electric, Deloitte & Touche, KPMG, PriceWaterhouse Coopers, Ernst and Young; Merrill Lynch; UBS Investment; Hewitt Associates, Bear, Stearns & Co., Gabelli Asset Management, IBM, JP Morgan Chase, Marsh USA, Inc., St. Paul Travelers.
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsRegina Quick Center for the Arts; Walsh Art Gallery
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsRegina Quick Center for the Arts; Walsh Art Gallery
Periodical Subs1,762
# of Books333,251
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months65%
within one year85%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size200 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing85%
College housing typescoed dorms (58%), apartment for single students (30%), special housing for disabled students (2%), other housing options (10%)
Popular EventsMajor Music Concerts; Bowling, Broadway Shows; Noche Caliente (hosted by SALSA); Glee Club Concerts; Hunger Clean Up; Dance Ensemble Recital; Dogwood Dance, May Day, Week of Welcome and Senior Week; Sailing Club; Ballroom Dancing and Break Dance Clubs; Junior Ring Dinner.
Nearest AirportNew York City (60), Hartford (60)
Nearest TrainBridgeport (5)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Sacred Heart University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations95
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) "Mirror" - weekly
Honor SocietiesAlpha Sigma Nu; Phi Betta Kappa; Alpha Epsilon Delta; Alpha Kappa Delta; Alpha Mu Gamma; Alpha Sigma Lambda; Beta Gamma Sigma; Lambda Pi Eta; Omicron Delta Epsilon; Phi Alpha Theta; Pi Mu Epsilon; Pi Sigma Alpha; Psi Chi; Sigma Iota Rho; Sigma Tau Delta; Sigma Pi Sigma; Sigma Theta Tau; Theta Alpha Kappa; Alpha Delta Kappa; Chi Sigma Chi; Chi Sigma Iota; Pi Delta Kappa; Sigma Xi.
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministry Council; Mission Volunteers; Great Hunger Cleanup
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) UMOJA - African American/Caribbean; SALSA - Spanish/Latino; NASA - Native American; Kadima - Jewish; ASA - Asian; Alliance - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Heterosexual group
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Glee Club; Drama Club; HAM Channel; Student Government; Interhall Residence Council; Vocal Ensemble; Chamber Orchestra; Pep Band; Jazz Band; Dance Group; Debating Group; Mission Volunteers; Great Hunger Cleanup; Theatre Fairfield.