by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at Fairfield University, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
In this report, you’ll find:
Those taking courses part-time at Fairfield University can expect to pay $885 for each credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $885 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any financial aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Fairfield University are listed below.
Required fees account for came to $900; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,450 |
| Fees | $900 |
| Total | $58,350 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Below is how tuition at Fairfield University has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $52,070 |
| Two Years Ago | $53,630 |
| One Year Ago | $55,510 |
| Most Recent Year | $57,450 |
In the latest reported year, tuition climbed 3.5%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $60,389 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Fairfield University, visit the Fairfield University Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the Fairfield University Tuition & Fees page.