Paying for Fairfield University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $56,360 3.50% $20,740 2.93%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Fairfield University (Fairfield) is $56,360 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,740. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203.
90% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $24,783. It could cover 43.97% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $52,157 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Fairfield's 4-year tuition is $238,312, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $325,996.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Fairfield University is $56,360. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.50% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $58,332 , a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Fairfield Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$54,455$18,480
2023-2024$56,360$19,405
Change % 2023-20243.50%5.01%
2024-2025$58,332$20,376

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $20,740. The graduate tuition has been risen by 2.93% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,012.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $21,348 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Fairfield Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$20,149$18,480
2023-2024$20,740$19,405
Change % 2023-20242.93%5.01%
2024-2025$21,348$20,376

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Fairfield. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $855. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $982.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$825
2023-2024$855
2024-2025$886
Graduate2022-2023$954
2023-2024$982
2024-2025$1,011

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,405 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.01% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 5.55% compared to the previous year.
The Fairfield's 2024 on-campus COA is $76,940 and off-campus COA is $77,040.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Fairfield
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$56,360
Room & Board$17,400$17,500
Personal Expenses$2,005$2,005
Books & Supplies$1,175
Cost of Attendance$76,940$77,040
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Fairfield Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Fairfield?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Fairfield is $238,312.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Fairfield 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$57,619$58,906$60,221$61,566$238,312
Class of 2029Fall 2025$58,906$60,221$61,566$62,941$243,634
Class of 2030Fall 2026$60,221$61,566$62,941$64,347$249,076
Class of 2031Fall 2027$61,566$62,941$64,347$65,784$254,638
Class of 2032Fall 2028$62,941$64,347$65,784$67,253$260,326

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $325,996.
Fairfield 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$78,721$80,544$82,410$84,320$325,996
Class of 2029Fall 2025$80,544$82,410$84,320$86,275$333,550
Class of 2030Fall 2026$82,410$84,320$86,275$88,276$341,282
Class of 2031Fall 2027$84,320$86,275$88,276$90,324$349,195
Class of 2032Fall 2028$86,275$88,276$90,324$92,420$357,295

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 90% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $226,864.
Fairfield 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$53,938$55,761$57,627$59,537$226,864
Class of 2029Fall 2025$55,761$57,627$59,537$61,492$234,418
Class of 2030Fall 2026$57,627$59,537$61,492$63,493$242,150
Class of 2031Fall 2027$59,537$61,492$63,493$65,541$250,063
Class of 2032Fall 2028$61,492$63,493$65,541$67,637$258,163

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Fairfield University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Fairfield
In-StateOut-of-State
Fairfield University$56,360
Quinnipiac University$53,090
Marist College$46,010
Saint Peter's University$41,054
Rider University$38,900
Iona University$45,880
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