Fairfield University Tuition 2026: $58350 + Cost Breakdown

$58,350

Tuition

$65,940

Cost of Attendance

$48,095

Net Price

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Fairfield University Tuition and Fees

Fairfield University is a prominent educational institution known for offering a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in a wide assortment of streams, providing quality training to students. The tuition fees charged at FU is quite high compared to the expense of education at most institutions. The average annual cost for students opting to pursue undergraduate programs at the university is estimated to be around $49,830, based on 2020 - 2021 official information. This amount includes the total tuition fees as well as other expenses. The housing costs $15,150, books and supplies cost $1,150, while the other expenses add up to $1,730.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$58,350	$58,350
Book & Supplies	$1,150	$1,150
Room & Board cost	$14,710	$14,710
Other Expenses	$1,730	$1,730
Total Cost of Attendance	$65,940	$65,940

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. The total tuition and fees for students attending Fairfield University come out to be around $49,830 per year. Other than that, they will need to shell out an amount of $1,150 for books and supplies, $14,930 for room and boarding charges, and $1,730 toward other expenses on average in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the university adds up to around $67,640 per year.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$48,095

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$29,266

$30,001 to $48,000

$29,990

$48,001 to $75,000

$32,251

$75,001 to $110,000

$33,298

$110,000+

$44,325

The net cost of attending Fairfield University – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. The net cost to be borne is typically higher for candidates whose family income is comparatively higher. While the actual net cost is subject to one’s family income bracket, the average net price is estimated to be $39,546 at FU. The net price for students with an annual family income below $30,000 is reported to be around $30,100. For the individuals who come under the $30,001-$48,000 income category, the net cost is $28,553. Meanwhile, the net price stands at $29,699 for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket and at $33,523 for an income between $75,001 and $110,000. This amount adds up to $43,238 for students whose annual family income is more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$58,350	$58,350
Room & Board Cost	$14,710	$14,710
Total Tuition & Fees	$63,060	$63,060

At Fairfield University, the tuition and fees for students who are pursuing undergraduate courses are estimated to be around $49,830 in a year. Moreover, the applicants must also pay an amount of $14,930 towards room and boarding charges. In this way, for one year, the total cost for undergraduate students comes to around $67,640.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$17,325	$17,325
Fees	$90	$90

Moving on to the tuition and fees charged for students who wish to join postgraduate programs offered at FU, the amount stands at $18,890 per year. This sum includes their graduate tuition of $18,795 and the graduation fees of $95 as well.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$825
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$725

The graduate and undergraduate courses have a varying cost per credit hour – which is the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend FU. The cost per credit hour for graduate degrees sits at $314, while that of undergraduate degrees is $383, as per the 2019-2020 fee structure. At present, Fairfield University also offers various online programs to students across as many as 77 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$14,710	$14,710
Other Expense	$1,730	$1,730
Book & Supplies	$1,150	$1,150

Now, coming to the lodging and related expenses at FU, the actual amount to be paid varies based on whether the candidate opts to live on-campus or off-campus. The on-campus logding facilities cost $16,880 per year, while students have to pay $16,440 a year for off-campus housing. For on-campus students at the university, the room and board charges total around $15,150 per year, while the amount charged for off-campus candidates stands at $14,710. Coming to the books and supplies charges, the students will be required to pay an amount of $1,150. Apart from these, the other expenses that a candidate needs to plan for add up to around $1,730.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$14,710

Off Campus

$14,710

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$1,730

Off Campus

$1,730

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,150

Off Campus

$1,150

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Bachelors	$45,000	$750
Post Graduate Certificate	$14,625	$975
Certificate	NA	NA
Certificate	NA	NA
Post Baccalaureate Certificate	$8,700	$725
Graduate Certificate	$11,100	$925

Fairfield University offers 52 online programs across 13 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

As per official data, the current projected cost for a four-year bachelor's degree, along with the living expenses, at the university is estimated to be around $340,078. In comparison, the total expenses for undergraduate students stood at $39,546 for 2018-2019, $39,791 for 2017-2018, and $37,799 for 2016-2017.

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Fairfield University Tuition and Fees

Total Cost of Attendance

Average Net Price by Family Income

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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Cost Per Credit Hour

Campus Housing Expenses

Campus Housing Expenses

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

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