Fairfield University's published cost of attendance is $76,074. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $33,302, middle-income families pay around $26,953, and higher-income families pay approximately $50,773.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $76,074 |
| Tuition and Fees | $58,350 |
| Room and Board | $19,838 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,175 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$27,979 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $48,095 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $33,302 |
| $30–48k | $35,155 |
| $48–75k | $26,953 |
| $75–110k | $44,077 |
| $110k+ | $50,773 |
Fairfield University's published cost of attendance is $76,074. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $33,302, middle-income families pay around $26,953, and higher-income families pay approximately $50,773. Azimuth ranks Fairfield University #1407 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Fairfield University participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, supplemented by institutional merit and need-based scholarships. The aid structure combines need-based grants with loans and work-study opportunities as part of the financial aid package. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile to have their financial need assessed and to receive an individualized aid offer. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $50,500; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Fairfield University's median four-year earnings of $91,378, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Fairfield University earn median 4-year earnings of $91,378, placing Fairfield University in the 93.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $14,118 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Fairfield University in the 91.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Fairfield University #64 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Fairfield University's concentration in business and professional fields. Nursing is the largest program with 213 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $101,831, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Finance program graduates 183 students with median 4-year earnings of $106,663, and Digital Marketing delivers median 4-year earnings of $86,740 across 148 graduates. Together, these programs anchor Fairfield University's strong outcomes and reflect the institution's focus on fields with direct labor-market alignment and sustained earning power.
