Fairfield University
- Private
Fairfield University: international tuition 61,390 USD per year, one-year total cost 88,229 USD, acceptance rate 33.3%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115.
International students, including Vietnamese applicants, are automatically considered for merit scholarships ($10,000 to $30,000, tuition only). Need-based aid and need-blind status are unclear, though the CSS Profile is encouraged.
Getting in. The school admits 33.3% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 610–670, Math 600–680, ACT 26–30. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 115+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 88,229 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Fairfield University?
International tuition is 61,390 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 88,229 USD.
Does Fairfield University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. International students, including Vietnamese applicants, are automatically considered for merit scholarships ($10,000 to $30,000, tuition only). Need-based aid and need-blind status are unclear, though the CSS Profile is encouraged.
What English scores does Fairfield University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115.
What is the acceptance rate at Fairfield University?
The acceptance rate is 33.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- HTV - Đài Hà Nội2023Vlog
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe page says students regardless of citizenship are automatically considered for merit with no separate application, so nothing extra is needed.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admission decisions for international students ignore ability to pay, so this is Unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe page encourages international students to use the CSS Profile for aid, but only as a recommendation, not a stated requirement, so it cannot be confirmed as required.
Scholarships at this school
Bridgeport Tuition GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Limited to Bridgeport high school students and requires FAFSA; the page does not address international students, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: CSS Profile and FAFSA by January 15; grant application by February 1
The Company ScholarsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The program is for Jesuit and Cristo Rey high school students; the page does not mention international students, so it is unclear.
Deadline: Nov 1 (Early Action) or Jan 15 (Regular Decision)
- University Merit Scholarships (Undergraduate)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Financial aid dates (first year)
- 01/12Priority filing date
- 15/01Aid application deadline
- 01/05Reply by
U.S. student figures2019–20Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiOfficial school records are needed, sent directly by the school or a NACES-approved evaluation agency.Required
- Counselor recommendationiA counselor recommendation is required; the principal may send it if the school has no counselor.Required
- English proficiencyiNon-native English speakers must submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores.Required
- EssaysiThe Common App personal essay is a required component.Required
- Proof of fundsiA certificate of finances must be received before the application is reviewed.Required
- InterviewiInterviews are not required but help show your interest in the school.Optional
- SATACTiSAT/ACT results are submitted only if you choose to.Optional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 28 United States schools admitting 15–40% that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Action application deadline (EA)Applicationin17days
- Early Decision I application deadline (ED)Application+31 days
- CSS Profile and FAFSA deadline for Early Action/Early Decision (ED)Financial aid+47 days
- Early Decision I notification date (ED)Decision+61 days
- Early Action notification date (EA)Decision+78 days
- Early Decision II application deadline (ED2)Application+92 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (RD)Application+92 days
- Early Decision II notification date (ED2)Decision+123 days
- Regular Decision notification date (RD)Decision+168 days
- Last day international undergraduate students may arrive in the United StatesOther+321 days
- Mandatory Global Student OrientationOrientation+322 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- Application essayVery important
- RecommendationsVery important
- InterviewImportant
- Extracurricular activitiesImportant
- Talent / abilityImportant
- Character / personal qualitiesImportant
- First generationImportant
- Volunteer workImportant
- Work experienceImportant
- Level of applicant's interestImportant
- Class rankConsidered
- SATACTConsidered
- Alumni relationConsidered
- Geographical residenceConsidered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Early rounds & waitlist
Credit for exams
AP courses scoring 4 or 5 earn 3–4 credits each, up to 15 AP credits in total.
Scores that count12345IB Higher Level courses with a 6 or 7 earn 3–4 credits, up to 15 credits, reviewed after enrollment.
Scores that count1234567
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data