by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Fairfield U degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Fairfield U measures up.
Fairfield U is ranked #3,165 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within Connecticut, it ranks #22 of 22 for value.
These Fairfield U majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Communications / Public Relations | #28 of 29 |
| Other Public Relations, Advertising Applied Communication | #28 of 29 |
| Sports Communication | #39 of 40 |
| Other Marketing | #51 of 53 |
| International Business | #105 of 106 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | #105 of 106 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | #187 of 191 |
| General Public Health | #205 of 206 |
| Public Health | #205 of 206 |
| Economics | #301 of 304 |
Read the full Fairfield U value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Fairfield University is ranked #3 out of #22 in Connecticut for quality and #22 out of #22 for Connecticut value.
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Fairfield University is ranked #3,165 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Fairfield University is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Fairfield U costs about $50,065. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $200,258 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $76,232 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $48,095 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $50,065 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $200,258 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Fairfield U net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Fairfield U degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $304,928 | — | — |
| All Students | $200,258 | #3,165 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $192,380 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $304,928 | — | — |
| All Students | $200,258 | #22 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $192,380 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Fairfield U shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $32,161 |
| $30K–$48K | $28,062 |
| $48K–$75K | $35,003 |
| $75K–$110K | $39,355 |
| Over $110K | $49,644 |
About 93% of Fairfield U undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $26,572 per year. Get more details on the Fairfield U financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Fairfield U cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.