Fairfield University: what international applicants need

What are Fairfield University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Fairfield University has 4 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026, Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Early Decision II on January 15, 2027, and Regular Decision on January 15, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Fairfield University's acceptance rate?

33.3% for students who started in fall 2024: Fairfield University admitted 6,162 of its 18,509 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Fairfield University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Fairfield University is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Fairfield University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 630–690 in Math and 630–700 in Reading and Writing (14% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 29–32.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Fairfield University's application fee for international students?

Fairfield University charges international applicants no application fee (US applicants pay $65).

Which English tests does Fairfield University accept?

Fairfield University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Fairfield University require?

Fairfield University requires a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Fairfield University require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Fairfield University requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Fairfield University have?

104 of Fairfield University's 5,391 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.9%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Fairfield University cost for international students?

Fairfield University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $58,350, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $19,838. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $81,368 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Fairfield University give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, Fairfield University gave institutional scholarships or grants to 95 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25