by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Fairfield University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Fairfield University were $58,350 annually for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Required fees account for added up to $900; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,450 |
| Fees | $900 |
| Total | $58,350 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Fairfield University cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Fairfield University costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CT | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Fairfield University is relatively pricey.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Fairfield University Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Fairfield University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $52,070 |
| Two Years Ago | $53,630 |
| One Year Ago | $55,510 |
| Most Recent Year | $57,450 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Fairfield U has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition increased 3.5%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $60,389 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.34%, so a year from now students could pay around $60,300.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $60,300 |
| In 2 Years | $62,315 |
| In 3 Years | $64,397 |
| In 4 Years | $66,549 |
| In 5 Years | $68,773 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $253,561.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Fairfield University, visit the Fairfield University Financial Aid page.
