Compare Fairfield University’s Scorecard to Other Colleges

Review Fairfield University’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does Fairfield U compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

	Stat	Grade	Rank
Value for your Money
Nationwide	Fair	C-	859 of 1,472
Region (New England)	Good	B+	60 of 236
State (Connecticut)	Fair	C	10 of 19

Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	57.1%	A	480 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,280	A	150 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score	1340	A	150 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	12 : 1	B	1,105 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	45.3%	C	1,951 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation	$7,736	B-	826 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student	$15,606	A-	433 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	90.0%	A	296 of 3,392
Graduation Rate	83.3%	A	242 of 3,271
Graduation Rate Boost	Better Than Expected	A	203 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$57,000	A+	170 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation	+$7,177	A	133 of 1,824
Average Mid-Career	$80,000	A+	126 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career	+$7,177	A	133 of 1,824
Student Loan Default Rate	1.9%	A	331 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Low	D	3,106 of 3,732
Male to Female Diversity	Good	B+	1,185 of 3,732
Geographic Diversity	Best	A-	354 of 3,452

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