Fact Book 2020-2021

              2020 – 2021 FACT BOOK
Office of Institutional Research
Fairfield, Connecticut
2020-2021 FACT BOOK
OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH
Fairfield, Connecticut
PREFACE
The Fairfield University FACT BOOK is dedicated to serving the needs of administrators, faculty, and alumni for accurate,
consistent, and reliable data on the characteristics of Fairfield University.
The online FACT BOOK is updated throughout the year and is the preferred source of current data. The online edition is
available at:
www.fairfield.edu/factbook
The Office of Institutional Research is responsible for the production of the FACT BOOK. However, the University FACT
BOOK would not be possible without assistance from many colleagues across campus that provided us with information
included within the following pages. A special thank you goes to those in Academic Affairs, Admissions, Advancement,
Alumni Relations, Digital Marketing, the DiMenna-Nyselius Library, Enrollment Management, Executive Vice President’s
Office, Facilities Management, Finance, Financial Aid, Human Resources, ITS, President’s Office, Residence Life, Student Life,
and the University Registrar.
Amy C. Boczer
Director, Office of Institutional Research
Canisius 302, Ext. 3434
aboczer@fairfield.edu
Daniel Grazynski
Assistant Director, Office of Institutional Research
Nicole E. Heller
Institutional Research Coordinator
2020-21 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mission Statement of Fairfield University ....................................................................................... 1
Institution
The University Seal ............................................................................................................. 2
The University Logo ............................................................................................................ 3
Alma Mater ........................................................................................................................... 4
Web & Social Media Official Channels ................................................................................ 5
Jesuit Colleges and Universities in the United States ........................................................ 6
Accreditation ........................................................................................................................ 7
Institutional Memberships .................................................................................................... 8
Fairfield University Centers ................................................................................................ 9
University Presidents ........................................................................................................ 10
University Administration .................................................................................................. 11
Fairfield University Organizational Chart ......................................................................... 12
Fairfield University Board of Trustees ....................................................................... 13-14
Honorary Degrees Awarded, Commencement .................................................................. 15
Fairfield University Student Association (FUSA), FUSA Presidents ............................... 16
Campus Updates ................................................................................................................ 17
Degrees Offered, Undergraduate and Graduate ............................................................... 18
Students
University Fall Enrollment Trends by School ................................................................... 20
Fall Enrollment, Full-Time/Part-Time Head Count ......................................................... 21
Fall Enrollment, Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) ................................................................... 22
Undergraduate Enrollment by Student Status and School ................................................ 23
Undergraduate Enrollment by Program ............................................................................ 24
Graduate Enrollment by Program ...................................................................................... 25
Graduate Enrollment by Registered Hours. ...................................................................... 26
Full-Time Undergraduate Students by Program and Class. ............................................. 27
University Enrollment by Course Modality ....................................................................... 28
Undergraduate Resident Status ......................................................................................... 29
Undergraduate Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity, Enrollment Trends .................................. 30
Graduate Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity, Enrollment Trends ............................................ 31
International Students ........................................................................................................ 32
First-Year Student Admission Trend & Cohort SAT Quartiles ........................................ 33
First-Year Student Profile ................................................................................................. 34
First-Year Student Geographic Distribution ..................................................................... 35
University Geographic Distribution ................................................................................... 36
Retention and Graduation Rates ........................................................................................ 37
First-Year-to-Sophomore Retention, Original Cohort and Students of Color ................ 38
Undergraduate Transfer Admissions ................................................................................ 39
Undergraduate Transfer and Visiting Students ................................................................ 40
Student Athletes ................................................................................................................ 41
Baccalaureate Degrees Awarded by First Major .............................................................. 42
Graduate Degrees Awarded by Program .................................................................... 43-44
Degrees Awarded by School ............................................................................................. 45
Financial Aid Data & Tuition History ................................................................................ 46
Faculty & Staff
University Personnel and Faculty .................................................................................... 47
Full-Time Faculty by Program, Rank, and Gender ........................................................... 48
Faculty Profile.................................................................................................................... 49
Full-Time Faculty Average Salary by AAUP-Defined Rank ............................................ 50
Endowment & Development
University Endowment Market Value & Development ..................................................... 51
Operating Revenue, Expenses, Net Assets, Balance Sheet, Gifts, Alumni Donors .... 52-53
Alumni
University Alumni Statistics & Undergraduate Alumni by Location ................................ 54
DiMenna-Nyselius Library
Component Summary & Special Library Collections and Services .................................. 55
Facilities
University Map ................................................................................................................... 56
University Buildings ..................................................................................................... 57-58
University History ................................................................................................................... 59-60
Covid-19 Pandemic ........................................................................................................... 61
FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT
Fairfield University, founded by the Society of Jesus, is a coeducational institution of higher learning whose primary
objectives are to develop the creative intellectual potential of its students and to foster in them ethical and religious values
and a sense of social responsibility. Jesuit Education, which began in 1547, is committed today to the service of faith, of
which the promotion of justice is an absolute requirement.
Fairfield is Catholic in both tradition and spirit. It celebrates the God-given dignity of every human person. As a Catholic
university it welcomes those of all beliefs and traditions who share its concerns for scholarship, justice, truth and freedom,
and it values the diversity which their membership brings to the university community.
Fairfield educates its students through a variety of scholarly and professional disciplines. All of its schools share a liberal and
humanistic perspective and a commitment to excellence. Fairfield encourages a respect for all the disciplines-their
similarities, their differences, and their interrelationships. In particular, in its undergraduate schools it provides all students
with a broadly based general education curriculum with a special emphasis on the traditional humanities as a complement
to the more specialized preparation in disciplines and professions provided by the major programs. Fairfield is also
committed to the needs of society for liberally educated professionals. It meets the needs of its students to assume
positions in this society through its undergraduate and graduate professional schools and programs.
A Fairfield education is a liberal education, characterized by its breadth and depth. It offers opportunities for individual and
common reflection, and it provides training in such essential human skills as analysis, synthesis, and communication. The
liberally educated person is able to assimilate and organize facts, to evaluate knowledge, to identify issues, to use
appropriate methods of reasoning and to convey conclusions persuasively in written and spoken word. Equally essential to
liberal education is the development of the esthetic dimension of human nature, the power to imagine, to intuit, to create,
and to appreciate. In its fullest sense liberal education initiates students at a mature level into their culture, its past, its
present and its future.
Fairfield recognizes that learning is a life-long process and sees the education which it provides as the foundation upon
which its students may continue to build within their chosen areas of scholarly study or professional development. It also
seeks to foster in its students a continuing intellectual curiosity and a desire for self-education which will extend to the
broad range of areas to which they have been introduced in their studies.
As a community of scholars, Fairfield gladly joins in the broader task of expanding human knowledge and deepening human
understanding, and to this end it encourages and supports the scholarly research and artistic production of its faculty and
students.
Fairfield has a further obligation to the wider community of which it is a part, to share with its neighbors its resources and
its special expertise for the betterment of the community as a whole. Faculty and students are encouraged to participate in
the larger community through service and academic activities. But most of all, Fairfield serves the wider community by
educating its students to be socially aware and morally responsible persons.
Fairfield University values each of its students as an individual with unique abilities and potentials, and it respects the
personal and academic freedom of all its members. At the same time it seeks to develop a greater sense of community
within itself, a sense that all of its members belong to and are involved in the University, sharing common goals and a
common commitment to truth and justice, and manifesting in their lives the common concern for others which is the
obligation of all educated, mature human beings.
March 4, 1983
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FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY SEAL
Fairfield’s seal combines elements of its several traditions. The gold pine cones come from the coat of arms of the
family of St. Robert Bellarmine, S.J. Superimposed on the cones is the badge of the Society of Jesus – the letters
IHS surmounted by the cross and surrounded by the instruments of Christ’s passion - to indicate that the
University is in the care of members of the same religious family.
There are three compartments in the upper portion of the shield, because "The school is dedicated and exists in
the Name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." The central compartment portrays a hart crossing
a ford, a part of the coat of arms of the Diocese of Hartford, whose boundaries encompassed the Town of
Fairfield when the University was founded.
Finally, the two outer compartments show clusters of grapes, charges taken from the town seal and symbolic of
the fertility of the verdant fields of the Town and County of Fairfield.
When the University was founded in 1942, the official name of the University was "Fairfield University of St.
Robert Bellarmine." Three of the original seals with this name still exist on campus - in the main lobby of Alumni
Hall, on the exterior of the original Barone Campus Center, and on the glass front of Regis Hall facing the Quad.
The University seal will continue in use for official documents such as diplomas, commencement programs and
transcripts.
Fairfield University’s Motto "Per Fidem Ad Plenam Veritatem" translates to "Through faith to full Truth."
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FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY LOGO
The logo, unveiled in April, 1997, provides a visual identity to unify the University. The key features of the logo are
the name in New Baskerville type, with "Fairfield" in upper and lower case letters and "UNIVERSITY" in all caps.
The graphic of a shield features a stag fording a stream and a flowing white banner with a cross, both extracted
from a section of the University seal. That selection of the seal was created in tribute to the Archdiocese of
Hartford which assisted in the founding of the University since the stag or hart, another name for a male deer, is
crossing a ford stream.
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ALMA MATER
The University’s alma mater opens with the words: "Fairfield! See the stag with the cross of gold rears once more
its undefeated head. Fairfield, our field, as any field of old, bids our banners, like our blood, be red." According to
James Hall’s Dictionary of Subjects of Symbols, the long flowing white flag bearing a red cross is the Christian
symbol of victory over death, the banner of Resurrection.
Fairfield! See the stag with cross of Gold
Rears once more its undefeated head.
Fair our field, as any field of old,
Bids our banners, like our blood, be red.
"Through faith, unto total truth," our cry
Swells from the sea to spire and sky;
Hear, Alma Mater, hear! Fairfield, hail!
Mem’ries fold away the thought of thee:
Autumn roses crimson on the bough,
Bright snow breaking to the dogwood tree
Keeps spring singing, then as now.
"Through faith, unto total truth," our cry
Swells from the sea to spire and sky;
Hear, Alma Mater, hear! Fairfield, hail!
Lyrics by Rev. John L. Bonn, S.J.
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WEB & SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICIAL CHANNELS
Fairfield University web and social media channels are continually evolving to ensure processes, technology, analytical
insight and capabilities meet the growing demands of our University.
The official University's website is www.fairfield.edu and currently receives over 100,000 visitors monthly.
The official University Athletics website is www.fairfieldstags.com.
Fairfield University also maintains a robust presence on the social media networks for the purpose of promoting
events/news, building relationships, and staying connected with our community.
Official University Social Media Platforms are:
1. Facebook: facebook.com/fairfielduniversity
2. Twitter: twitter.com/fairfieldu
3. YouTube: youtube.com/user/FairfieldStags
4. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/edu/school?id=18022
5. Instagram: instagram.com/fairfieldu
6. TikTok: vm.tiktok.com/qUc2Wx
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JESUIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
IN ORDER OF FOUNDING
Established Institution Location
1789 Georgetown University Washington, D.C.
1818 Saint Louis University St. Louis, Missouri
1830 Spring Hill College Mobile, Alabama
1831 Xavier University Cincinnati, Ohio
1841 Fordham University New York, New York
1843 College of the Holy Cross Worcester, Massachusetts
1851 Saint Joseph’s University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1851 Santa Clara University Santa Clara, California
1852 Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, Maryland
1855 University of San Francisco San Francisco, California
1863 Boston College Boston, Massachusetts
1870 Canisius College Buffalo, New York
1870 Loyola University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois
1872 Saint Peter’s College Jersey City, New Jersey
1877 Regis University Denver, Colorado
1877 University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, Michigan
1878 Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska
1881 Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1886 John Carroll University Cleveland, Ohio
1887 Gonzaga University Spokane, Washington
1891 Seattle University Seattle, Washington
1910 Rockhurst College Kansas City, Missouri
1911 Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, California
1912 Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana
1923 University of Scranton Scranton, Pennsylvania
1942 Fairfield University Fairfield, Connecticut
1946 Le Moyne College Syracuse, New York
Jesuit Universities in the United States
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ACCREDITATION
Fairfield University is fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), which
accredits schools and colleges in the six New England states. Accreditation by one of the six regional accrediting
associations in the United States indicates that the school or college has been carefully evaluated and found to
meet standards agreed upon by qualified educators.
Additional accreditations include:
• AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (Charles F. Dolan
School of Business)
• Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (School of Engineering)
Computer Engineering program
Electrical Engineering program
Mechanical Engineering program
Software Engineering program
• American Chemical Society (College of Arts and Sciences)
B.S. in Chemistry
• Bureau of Educator Standards & Certification, Connecticut State Department of Higher Ed (GSEAP)
• Commission on Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education of the American Association
for Marriage and Family Therapy (GSEAP)
Marriage and Family Therapy program
• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Professions (GSEAP)
Counselor Education programs
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health
Studies)
Undergraduate Nursing programs
Graduate Nursing programs
Doctorate Nursing programs
• International Association of Counseling Services
Counseling & Psychological Services Center
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (GSEAP)
Academic program approvals include:
• Bureau of Educator Standards & Certification, Connecticut State Department of Higher Ed
Elementary and Secondary Teacher certification programs
Graduate programs leading to certification in specialized areas of education
• Connecticut Department of Public Health
• Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing
Undergraduate Nursing programs
• Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Certifications include:
• National Collegiate Athletic Association
• Supplemental First Responder, State of Connecticut (Department of Public Safety)
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INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
The University is an institutional member of these organizations:
• AACSB International - The Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business
• American Association for Employment in Education
• American Association of Colleges for Teacher
Education
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing
• American Council for Higher Education
• American Council on Education
• American Society for Engineering Education
• APPA: Leadership in Educational Facilities
• Association for Information Communications
Technology Professionals in Higher Education
• Association for Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges
and Universities
• Association for the Advancement of Sustainability
in Higher Education
• Association for University and College Counseling
Center Directors
• Association of American Colleges and Universities
• Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities
• Association of College Unions International
• Association of Governing Boards
• Association of Higher Education Campus Television
Administrators
• Association of Institutional Research
• Association of International Education
Administrators
• Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
• Campus Compact
• Catholic Campus Ministry Association
• Connecticut ACE Women's Network
• Connecticut Association of Colleges and
Universities for Teacher Education
• Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges
• Connecticut Council for Higher Education
• Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium
• Connecticut Education Network
• Connecticut Library Consortium
• Council for Opportunity in Education
• Council of Connecticut Academic Library Directors
• Council of Independent Colleges
• Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference
• EDUCAUSE
• EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research
• EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative
• Fairfield Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Bridgeport Regional Business Council
• Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium
• International Association of Campus Law
Enforcement Administrators
• Jesuit Association of Student Personnel
Administrators
• Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
• NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher
Education
• National Action Council for Minorities in
Engineering
• National Association for Campus Activities
• National Association of College and University
Attorneys
• National Association of College and University
Business Officers
• National Association of Colleges and Employers
• National Association of Collegiate Directors of
Athletics
• National Association of Independent Colleges and
Universities
• National Catholic Educational Association
• National Collegiate Athletic Association
• National Institute for Technology and Liberal
Education
• National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association
• National League for Nursing
• Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education
• New England Business and Economic Association
• New England Library Information Network
• Northeast Regional Computer Program
• Online Computer Library Center
• Society for College and University Planning
• The College Board
• The Forum on Education Abroad
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FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY CENTERS
The Fairfield University Centers offer a variety of resources, opportunities and events to help mold students
into educated professionals with a sense of compassion and service for their communities.
University Centers include:
• Bennett Center for Judaic Studies
Enriches the intellectual, cultural and spiritual life of Fairfield University through lectures,
programs, and other special events; enhancement of the university library’s Judaic Collection;
monthly Shabbat services and dinners and ongoing support of the College of Arts and Sciences’
undergraduate interdisciplinary program in Judaic Studies
• Center for Academic Excellence
Supports innovation and scholarship in teaching and learning across Fairfield University
• Center for Catholic Studies
Administers the interdisciplinary Minor Program in Catholic Studies; supports “mission and
identity” education and programming; promotes an understanding and appreciation of the
Catholic intellectual tradition on campus; and establishes programming for and outreach to
the local community
• Center for Social Impact
Connects community and campus to create high impact academic opportunities that address
local, national, and global challenges and develop individuals committed to creating a more
just and equitable world. The Center has three signature programs: Community Engaged
Learning, Community Engaged Research, and Humanitarian Action. The Center serves as
resource to all schools, departments, faculty, staff, students and the broader community.
• Kanarek Center for Palliative Care Nursing Education
Offers a comprehensive, integrated curriculum that provides students and nursing
professionals the education needed to be leaders in palliative care. Aims to facilitate high
quality, evidence-based, quality-of-life focused services for patients with serious illnesses or
injuries and their families.
• Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality
Offers spiritual direction and programming, in the Ignatian tradition, to guide individuals and
groups in their journey towards a deeper relationship with God and to enrich their daily lives
• Patrick J. Waide Center for Applied Ethics
Integrates interdisciplinary courses, seminars, lectures, colloquia, and workshops in the fields
of professional ethics (business, healthcare, science, law, engineering, education, and
communication), ethics for the citizen (government, community, environmental concerns, war
and peace), and global studies (ethical dimensions of global violence, global health,
environmental policies, business practices, and humanitarian action)
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UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS
1942-1944
Rev. John J. McEleney, S.J.
1944-1951
Rev. James H. Dolan, S.J.
1951-1958
Rev. Joseph D. Fitzgerald, S.J.
1958-1964
Rev. James E. Fitzgerald, S.J.
1964-1973
Rev. William C. McInnes, S.J.
1973-1979
Rev. Thomas R. Fitzgerald, S.J.
1979-2004
Rev. Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J.
2004-2016
Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J.
2017-2017
Lynn M. Babington, Ph.D., R.N., Interim President
2017-
Mark R. Nemec, Ph.D., President
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2020-2021 University Administration
Mark R. Nemec, PhD University President
Jennifer L. Anderson, MS, MBA Vice President for Marketing and Communication
Gerald R. Blaszczak, S.J. Assistant to the President and Alumni Chaplain
Jill Buban, PhD Vice President for Digital Strategy and Online Education
Christian J. Cashman, MEd President, Fairfield College Preparatory School
Walter P. Halas, MPA Vice President for University Advancement
Paul Rourke, S.J. Vice President for Mission and Identity
Paul C. Schlickmann, MS Director of Athletics
Kevin P. Lawlor, MS, MBA, C.P.A
Susan N. Birge, EdD
Amy C. Boczer, MBA
Jonathan M. Carroll, MBA
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Associate Vice President for Health and Wellness
Director of Institutional Research
Chief Information Officer
Matthew A. Dinnan, MS
Karen A. Donoghue, MA
Scott D. Esposito, MBA
Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, S.J., MA, PhL, STL., PhD
David W. Frassinelli, MS
Christina M. Hill, BA
Todd A. Pelazza
Rachel A. Schwartzman, JD
Assistant Vice President for Auxiliary Services
Vice President for Student Life
Vice President for Human Resources
Spiritual Director, Scholar in Residence and Chaplain to Staff
Vice President for Facilities Management
Director of Conference & Event Management
Director of Public Safety
Director of Legal Affairs and Executive Assistant to the
Executive Vice President
Michael F. Trafecante, MBA, CPA Vice President for Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Corry D. Unis, MS Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management
Christine M. Siegel, PhD Provost
Mark S. Ligas, PhD Vice Provost for Undergraduate Excellence
Walter Rankin, PhD Vice Provost for Graduate, Continuing and Professional Studies
Jocelyn M. Boryczka, PhD Associate Vice Provost for Scholarly, Creative and
Community Engagement
Jennifer L. Ewald, MA Associate Vice Provost for Global Strategy
Jay L. Rozgonyi, MA, MLS Associate Vice Provost for Pedagogical Innovation and
Effectiveness
Andres L. Carrano, PhD Dean, School of Engineering
Richard A. Greenwald, PhD Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Laurie L. Grupp, PhD Dean, Graduate School of Education & Allied Professions
Meredith W. Kazer, PhD, APRN Dean, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies
Zhan G. Li, D.B.A. Dean, Dolan School of Business
Christina S. McGowan, MS Dean of Libraries and University Librarian
Lynn M. Kohrn, MS University Registrar
Michael G. Tortora, MBA Assistant Vice President for Business Operations &
Administration, Academic Affairs and Student Life
Carey M. Weber Executive Director, Fairfield University Art Museum
As of February 2021
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FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 2020-2021
Board of Trustees
President
Provost
Academic
Operations
Center for
Academic
Exellence
College of Arts and
Sciences
Dolan School of
Business
Fairfield University
Art Museum
Graduate,
Continuing, &
Professional
Studies
Graduate School
of Education &
Allied Professions
DiMenna-Nyselius
Library
Marion Peckham
Egan School of
Nursing and
Health Studies
Scholarly, Creative
& Community
Engagement
School of
Engineering
Undergraduate
Excellence
University
Registrar
Executive Vice
President & COO
Auxiliary Services
Conference &
Event
Management
Enrollment
Management
Facilities
Management
Finance
Human Resources
Information
Technology
Services
Institutional
Research
Public Safety
Student Life
VP for University
Advancement
Advancement
Alumni Relations
Quick Center for
the Arts
Special Events
VP for Mission
& Identity
VP for
Marketing &
Communications
VP for Digital
Strategy & Online
Education
President
Fairfield Prep
Director
of Athletics
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FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2020-2021
Nancy A. Altobello '80
Global Vice Chair, Retired
Ernst & Young
Rev. John F. Baldovin, S.J.
Professor of Historical and Liturgical Theology
Boston College School of Theology and Ministry
Joseph R. Bronson '70
Principal & CEO
The Bronson Group, LLC
Managing Director, Strategic Advisor
Cowen
Kevin P. Cannon '80, P’20
CEO
Zweig-DiMenna Associates LLC
Carlos M. Cardoso '81
Principal
CMPC Advisors
Frank J. Carroll, III '89, Chair
Managing Director
Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
Rev. George E. Collins, S.J.
Superior
Campion Jesuit Community
William C. Crager ’86, P’19
Chief Executive
Envestnet, Inc.
Mary Ryan Cunningham ‘76
Sheila Kearney Davidson '83,
Vice Chair, Executive Vice President,
Chief Legal Officer &General Counsel
New York Life Insurance Company
Christopher C. Desmarais '93
Managing Director
Gabelli Asset Management Inc.
Thomas J. Fanning, Sr. ’78, P’10, ‘06
Founding & Managing Partner
Heritage Strategies, LLC
Co-Founder and Managing Co-Member
Tristate Q.S.R. LLC.
Patricia E. Glassford ‘85
Vice President and CFO, Retired
GE
Douglas W. Hammond ‘86
Chairman and CEO
NFP
Brian P. Hull ’80, P’13
Executive Vice Chairman, Americas
UBS
Rev. Gregory A. Kalscheur, S.J.
Dean, Morrisey College of Arts and Sciences
Boston College
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FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2020-2021 (continued)
Claire M. Knopf, P’16
Chair, Board of Trustees
Monmouth Medical Center Foundation
Stephen M. Lessing ’76
Managing Director
Barclays
Shelagh Mahoney-McNamee ’87, P’22, ‘18
President and CEO
Eastern Salt Company
Andrew J. McMahon '89, P'19, '13
President
The Guardian Life Insurance Company
of America
Kristin D. McMahon ’87, P’21, ‘20
SVP, Global Risk Solutions, North America
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company/Ironshore
John C. Meditz '70
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Horizon-Kinetics, LLC
Elner L. Morrell '81, MFA ’18, P'03
Director, Clinical Architecture
Optum Technology
Robert J. Murphy Jr. '71
Vice President
ABC News
Mark R. Nemec, Ph.D.
President
Fairfield University
Philip J. Neugebauer ‘91
Executive Vice President
PIMCO
Gavin G. O’Connor ‘88
Group Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Point72, L.P.
Biff J. O’Reilly ’80, P’11
President
PBS Capital
Rev. Stephen A. Privett, S.J.
President
Verbum Dei High School
Christopher C. Quick ‘79
Vice Chairman, Retired
Bank of America
Katie Jacobs Robinson '89
Delaware North
Rosellen Walsh Schnurr ‘74
Educator, Retired
Rev. Michael F. Tunney, S.J.
Rector
Fairfield Jesuit Community
TRUSTEES EMERITI
E. Gerald Corrigan ‘63
Charles F. Dolan ’85, P’86
Rev. Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J., President Emeritus
Roger M. Lynch ’63, P’95
Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J., President Emeritus
Marianne Dolan Weber, P’16
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HONORARY DEGREES AWARDED - COMMENCEMENT
2013 to Present
2013: Commencement, May 19
Maureen L. Clark, CSJ - Doctor of Laws
Patricia Farrell, OSF - Doctor of Laws
Rev. Michael J. Garanzini, S.J. - Doctor of Laws
Dr. Patrick W. Kelley ’76, P’12 - Doctor of Science
William Peter McDonald ’75 - Doctor of Laws
2014: Commencement, May 18
Mary Ann Christopher ‘79, MSN, RN, FAAN - Doctor of Science
Elizabeth A. Johnson, CSJ - Doctor of Humane Letters
Sharon Mary Katherine Kugler - Doctor of Humane Letters
John W. Padberg, S.J. - Doctor of Humane Letters
John Stuart Santa - Doctor of Laws
2015: Commencement, May 17
Rev. Gregory Joseph Boyle, S.J. – Doctor of Humanities
Rev. James Martin, S.J. – Doctor of Humane Letters
John Charles Meditz – Doctor of Humanities
Sharon Robinson – Doctor of Science
Clea Newman Soderlund – Doctor of Humanities
2016: Commencement, May 22
Cynthia R. Bigelow – Doctor of Laws
Sr. Maureen Fleming, SSND – Doctor of Laws
Donald James Gummer – Doctor of Humane Letters
Rev. Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, S.J. – Doctor of Laws
Julio J. Ramirez ’77, PhD – Doctor of Science
2017: Commencement, May 21
Stephen L. Braga ‘78 – Doctor of Laws
Rev. Sean O’Connor Carroll, S.J. – Doctor of Laws
Sister Patricia A. Eck, CBS – Doctor of Science
Juanita T. James – Doctor of Laws
Dianne Dwyer Modestini – Doctor of Humanities
2018: Commencement, May 20
Rev. James Michael Bowler, S.J. – Doctor of Laws
Brother Guy Joseph Consolmagno, S.J. – Doctor of Science
M. Shawn Copeland, PhD – Doctor of Laws
Mark Dybul, MD – Doctor of Science
William P. Egan ’67, P’99 – Doctor of Laws
John R. Mitchell – Doctor of Laws
2019: Commencement, May 20
William Atwell, P’80 – Doctor of Laws
Marna Borgstrom– Doctor of Laws
Chris Lowney – Doctor of Laws
Hector M. Sanchez – Doctor of Laws
Billy Shore – Doctor of Laws
*Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, honorary degrees were not conferred in 2020
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FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION (FUSA)
FUSA Presidents
FUSA President Year in Office FUSA President Year in Office
Vincent Gadioma 2020-21 Robert M. Sullivan 1983-84
Claire Monahan 2019-20 Sean McAuliffe 1982-83
Danielle Rice 2018-19 Michael Bentivegna 1981-82
Cara Gibbons 2017-18 Andrew M. McGowan 1980-81
Zoë Ferranti 2016-17 James G. Connolly 1979-80
Anif McDonald 2015-16 Vincent J. O’Brien 1978-79
Alexander Cucchi 2014-15 Mark C. Dorgan 1977-78
Alexander Long 2013-14 Brian Visokay 1976-77
Robert Vogel 2011-13* Edward C. Burt Jr 1975-76
Charles Knights 2011-11# Anthony G. Mixcus 1974-75
Edwin A. Muniz 2010-11 Edmond J. Harrison 1973-74
Jeffrey L. Seiser 2008-10 Richard I. Canel Jr 1972-73
Hutchenson T. Williams 2006-08 Stephen G. Dormer 1971-72
Jessica DiBuono 2005-06 Dennis Gallagher 1970-71
Paul Duffy 2004-05 Albert J. Mariani 1969-70
Kevin M. Neubauer 2003-04 Philip S. Howe 1968-69
Karen Donoghue 2002-03 Michael J. Bocchini 1967-68
Joseph Piagentini 2001-02 Kevin B. McGovern 1966-67
Kevin C. Hayes 2000-01 David G. Bannon 1965-66
Luigi Sola Jr. 1999-00 Joseph A. Santagnelo 1964-65
Michael C. Piagentini 1998-99 James D. Davidson 1963-64
Christopher F. Cipriano 1997-98 Gerald F. McCarthy 1962-63
Michael B. Reardon 1996-97 Lewis C. Zowine 1961-62
Mark C. Reed 1995-96 David M. Royston 1960-61
Christopher M. Pilkerton 1994-95 Ernest B. Garrity 1959-60
Mark J. Resnick 1993-94 Randolph T. Harper 1958-59
Stephen C. Shannon 1992-93 William J. Doyle 1957-58
Brian M. Hayes 1991-92 Robert J. Imbro 1956-57
Christopher E. McSherry 1990-91 Daniel E. Reed 1955-56
Thomas C. Pellegrino 1990-90 Gerald K. Colley 1954-55
Warren Di Donato 1989-90 Gerald P. Smith 1953-54
Frank J. Carroll 1988-89 Timothy F. Cronin 1952-53
Christopher W. Ritchie 1987-88 Harold F. Mullen 1951-52
Michael S. Miller 1986-87 John J. McNamara 1950-51
James F. English 1985-86 James P. Conklin 1949-50
Francis Kenally 1984-85 Edward R. Glannery 1948-49
* Took over term Harold J. Savard 1947-48
# Resigned
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Campus Updates
Gonzaga Renovation Wellness Center
FALL 2021
Convocation Center
FALL 2020 FALL 2020
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DEGREES OFFERED
Undergraduate and Graduate
Interior Design
Dual Degree BS/MS in Management of Technology
Dual Degree BS/MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dual Degree BS/MS in Software Engineering
Dual Degree BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering
Data Science
Educational Technology
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Elementary Education
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Studies
Nurse Midwifery
Mechanical Engineering
Nursing
Philosophy
School Counseling
School Psychology
Sociology & Anthropology
Spanish
Sports Media
Nursing Leadership
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Physics
Politics
Public Health
Secondary Education with Initial 7-12 Certification
Doctoral Degrees
Clinical Nutrition
Mechanical Engineering
Accounting
Art History and Visual Culture
German
Communication
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Digital Journalism
Economics
Electrical Engineering
English
Environmental Studies
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Communication
Creative Writing
Accounting
American Studies
Data Science
Bilingual Education
Business Administration
Applied Psychology--Foundations of Advanced Psychology
Applied Psychology--Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Marriage & Family Therapy
Management of Technology
Marketing Analytics & Strategy
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biology
Chemistry
Social Work
International Studies
Italian
Liberal Studies
Management
History
Individually Designed Major
Film, Television and Media Arts
Information Systems & Operations Management
International Business
Finance/Financial Management
French
Healthcare Administration
Cyber Security
Finance/Financial Management
Management
Business Analytics
Teaching and Foundations
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Elementary Education
Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts
School Counseling
School Psychology
Special Education
Theatre
Sixth Year Certificates
Bilingual Education
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Educational Technology and Library Media
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree
American Studies
Behavioral Neuroscience
Studio Art
Advanced Practice Nursing
Social Work
Software Engineering
Special Education
Teaching and Foundations
TESOL: Teaching English as a Second Language
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthesia
Marketing
Mathematics
Religious Studies
Sociology
Public Relations
Psychology
Music
Reading and Language Development
Mathematics
Public Administration
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2020-2021 FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY DATA
OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH
Fairfield, Connecticut
UNIVERSITY FALL ENROLLMENT TRENDS
By School
Full-time Undergraduate 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
College of Arts & Sciences 1,530 1,494 1,457 1,407 1,381
Dolan School of Business 1,452 1,535 1,609 1,728 1,844
School of Engineering 243 263 270 303 299
Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies 455 496 589 660 707
Fairfield Off-Campus Study Abroad Programs* 123 91 63 62 0#
Subtotal Full-time Undergraduate 3,803 3,879 3,988 4,160 4,231
Part-time Undergraduate
College of Arts & Sciences 37 50 41 33 48
Dolan School of Business 9 7 6 9 15
School of Engineering 20 16 14 15 12
Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies 42 33 21 6 4
Continuing Studies 121 128 106 80 44
Subtotal Part-time Undergraduate 229 234 188 143 123
TOTAL UNDERGRADUATE 4,032 4,113 4,176 4,303 4,354
Graduate Full-time and Part-time
College of Arts & Sciences 111 131 137 149 142
Dolan School of Business 163 185 175 160 292
Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions 455 450 460 411 411
School of Engineering 160 111 111 103 83
Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies 216 202 213 223 231
TOTAL GRADUATE 1,105 1,079 1,096 1,046 1,159
TOTAL UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENT 5,137 5,192 5,272 5,349 5,513
# Due to Covid-19, there was no Study Abroad in 2020
* Excludes students on Education Leave for non-Fairfield programs
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FALL ENROLLMENT
Full-Time/Part-Time Headcount
Fall FT PT TOTAL FT PT TOTAL
1955 749 336
1960 1,260 592
1965 1,389 37 1,426 40 828 868
1970 2,105 8 2,113 122 1,380 1,502
1975 2,727 490 3,217 110 1,558 1,668
1980 2,961 1,130 4,091 89 882 971
1985 3,017 1,041 4,058 76 943 1,019
1990 3,017 1,027 4,044 88 689 777
1995 3,027 1,186 4,213 147 620 767
2000 3,401 772 4,173 169 846 1,015
2001 3,399 765 4,164 153 837 990
2002 3,387 686 4,073 192 849 1,041
2003 3,381 639 4,020 228 805 1,033
2004 3,305 637 3,942 232 886 1,118
2005 3,485 588 4,073 243 857 1,100
2006 3,460 548 4,008 270 813 1,083
2007 3,484 546 4,030 235 759 994
2008 3,469 615 4,084 250 794 1,044
2009 3,320 566 3,886 351 837 1,188
2010 3,388 535 3,923 389 869 1,258
2011 3,385 450 3,835 383 773 1,156
2012 3,471 408 3,879 370 750 1,120
2013 3,546 327 3,873 384 662 1,046
2014 3,688 294 3,982 513 628 1,141
2015 3,704 266 3,970 513 655 1,168
2016 3,803 229 4,032 467 638 1,105
2017 3,879 234 4,113 476 603 1,079
2018 3,988 188 4,176 472 624 1,096
2019 4,160 143 4,303 445 601 1,046
2020 4,231 123 4,354 582 577 1,159
enrolled in Fairfield University's programs abroad pre-2008
* Includes University College and School of Engineering credit students; does not include students
Undergraduate* Graduate
4,073 3,923 3,970 4,032 4,113 4,176
4,303 4,354
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1,258 1,168 1,105
1,079 1,096 1,046
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FALL ENROLLMENT
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)*
Fall Undergraduate Graduate TOTAL
1965 1,401 316 1,717
1970 2,108 582 2,690
1975 2,890 629 3,519
1980 3,337 383 3,720
1985 3,364 390 3,754
1990 3,359 318 3,677
1995 3,422 354 3,776
1996 3,488 380 3,868
1997 3,509 414 3,923
1998 3,576 418 3,994
1999 3,507 465 3,972
2000 3,658 451 4,109
2001 3,654 432 4,086
2002 3,616 475 4,091
2003 3,594 496 4,090
2004 3,517 527 4,044
2005 3,681 529 4,210
2006 3,643 541 4,184
2007 3,577 488 4,065
2008 3,674 515 4,189
2009 3,518 644 4,162
2010 3,566 679 4,245
2011 3,535 641 4,176
2012 3,607 620 4,227
2013 3,655 605 4,260
2014 3,786 722 4,508
2015 3,793 731 4,524
2016 3,879 680 4,559
2017 3,957 677 4,634
2018 4,051 680 4,731
2019 4,208 645 4,853
2020 4,272 774 5,046
* Does not include students enrolled in Fairfield University's programs abroad pre-2008
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UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT - FALL 2020
By Student Status and School*
College of Arts & Sciences Male Female Subtotal Male Female Subtotal TOTAL
First-Time First Years 117 261 378 1 1 2 380
Other First Years 20 24 44 4 16 20 64
Sophomores 110 277 387 3 3 6 393
Juniors 90 222 312 6 4 10 322
Seniors 69 191 260 5 4 9 269
Non-Degree Seeking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal 406 975 1,381 19 28 47 1,428
Dolan School of Business
First-Time First Years 310 190 500 0 0 0 500
Other First Years 19 13 32 1 0 1 33
Sophomores 323 229 552 2 1 3 555
Juniors 243 187 430 1 0 1 431
Seniors 184 146 330 9 1 10 340
Non-Degree Seeking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal 1,079 765 1,844 13 2 15 1,859
School of Engineering
First-Time First Years 46 18 64 0 0 0 64
Other First Years 4 0 4 1 0 1 5
Sophomores 66 26 92 1 0 1 93
Juniors 52 21 73 3 0 3 76
Seniors 53 13 66 5 2 7 73
Non-Degree Seeking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal 221 78 299 10 2 12 311
Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies
First-Time First Years 9 164 173 0 1 1 174
Other First Years 1 7 8 0 0 0 8
Sophomores 5 169 174 0 0 0 174
Juniors 12 204 216 0 0 0 216
Seniors 7 129 136 0 3 3 139
Non-Degree Seeking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal 34 673 707 0 4 4 711
Continuing Studies
Certificate Seeking 0 0 0 2 8 10 10
Non-Degree Seeking 0 0 0 23 12 35 35
Subtotal 0 0 0 25 20 45 45
TOTAL Undergraduate Male Female Subtotal Male Female Subtotal TOTAL
First-Time First Years 482 633 1,115 1 2 3 1,118
Other First Years 44 44 88 6 16 22 110
Sophomores 504 701 1,205 6 4 10 1,215
Juniors 397 634 1,031 10 4 14 1,045
Seniors 313 479 792 19 10 29 821
Certificate Seeking 0 0 0 2 8 10 10
Non-Degree Seeking 0 0 0 23 12 35 35
TOTAL UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT 1,740 2,491 4,231 67 56 123 4,354
* Class years based on IPEDS categories
Full-Time Part-Time
Full-Time Part-Time
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UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT - FALL 2020
By Program
College of Arts & Sciences Male Female Subtotal Male Female Subtotal TOTAL
American Studies 1 1 2 0 0 0 2
Biology 48 149 197 0 0 0 197
Chemistry 13 27 40 0 1 1 41
Communication 54 170 224 3 2 5 229
Economics 19 10 29 0 0 0 29
English 14 63 77 1 0 1 78
History 19 19 38 0 0 0 38
Individually Designed Major 3 0 3 0 0 0 3
International Studies 7 19 26 1 0 1 27
Liberal Studies 1 0 1 5 17 22 23
Mathematics 16 24 40 0 0 0 40
Modern Languages 2 9 11 0 0 0 11
Philosophy 5 2 7 0 0 0 7
Physics 9 4 13 0 1 1 14
Politics 29 28 57 1 1 2 59
Pre-Health 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
Program on the Environment 7 13 20 0 0 0 20
Psychology 38 237 275 1 4 5 280
Religious Studies 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
Sociology and Anthropology 7 20 27 1 0 1 28
Sports Media 2 0 2 0 0 0 2
Visual & Performing Arts 16 28 44 3 0 3 47
Arts & Sciences Undeclared 95 152 247 3 2 5 252
Subtotal 406 975 1,381 19 29 48 1,429
Dolan School of Business
Accounting 137 127 264 0 0 0 264
Business Analytics 2 1 3 0 0 0 3
Economics 43 9 52 0 0 0 52
Finance 368 103 471 5 0 5 476
Information Systems & Operations Management 15 10 25 1 0 1 26
International Business 27 26 53 0 0 0 53
Management 66 54 120 4 0 4 124
Marketing 112 240 352 1 1 2 354
Business Undeclared 309 195 504 2 1 3 507
Subtotal 1,079 765 1,844 13 2 15 1,859
School of Engineering
Bioengineering 13 22 35 0 0 0 35
Computer Science 84 24 108 1 0 1 109
Electrical and Computer Engineering 23 6 29 3 1 4 33
Mechanical Engineering 83 21 104 5 1 6 110
Software Engineering 0 0 0 1 0 1 1
Engineering Undeclared 18 5 23 0 0 0 23
Subtotal 221 78 299 10 2 12 311
Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies
Nursing 28 613 641 0 2 2 643
Public Health 6 38 44 0 1 1 45
Social Work 0 22 22 0 1 1 23
Subtotal 34 673 707 0 4 4 711
Continuing Studies
Certificate Program 0 0 0 2 7 9 9
Non-Degree Seeking 0 0 0 23 12 35 35
Subtotal 0 0 0 25 19 44 44
TOTAL UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT 1,740 2,491 4,231 67 56 123 4,354
Full-Time Part-Time
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GRADUATE ENROLLMENT - FALL 2020
By Program
College of Arts & Sciences Male Female Subtotal Male Female Subtotal TOTAL
American Studies 0 0 0 4 2 6 6
Communication 3 2 5 3 3 6 11
Creative Writing (MFA) 11 26 37 0 0 0 37
Interior Design 0 0 0 0 19 19 19
Mathematics 0 1 1 8 2 10 11
Organizational Psychology 2 9 11 2 5 7 18
Public Administration 3 4 7 8 13 21 28
Undeclared/Non-Degree Seeking 0 0 0 1 0 1 1
Certification 0 0 0 2 9 11 11
Subtotal 19 42 61 28 53 81 142
Dolan School of Business
Accounting 34 31 65 0 0 0 65
Business Administration (MBA) 44 52 96 22 22 44 140
Business Analytics 7 4 11 8 3 11 22
Finance 16 7 23 6 1 7 30
Management 4 3 7 0 0 0 7
Marketing 10 8 18 0 0 0 18
Undeclared/Non-Degree Seeking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Certification 0 1 1 8 1 9 10
Subtotal 115 106 221 44 27 71 292
Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions
Counselor Education* 6 32 38 10 47 57 95
Educational Technology* 0 1 1 6 13 19 20
Elementary Education 4 28 32 1 3 4 36
Marriage and Family Therapy 1 30 31 1 21 22 53
Reading & Language Development* 0 0 0 1 16 17 17
School Psychology* 1 24 25 0 13 13 38
Secondary Education 6 11 17 6 7 13 30
Social Work 1 36 37 0 0 0 37
Special Education* 1 5 6 5 18 23 29
Teaching and Foundation 0 1 1 3 3 6 7
TESOL & Bilingual Education* 1 10 11 3 14 17 28
Undeclared/Non-Degree Seeking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Certification 0 1 1 1 19 20 21
Subtotal 21 179 200 37 174 211 411
School of Engineering
Data Science 16 5 21 3 4 7 28
Electrical and Computer Engineering 1 0 1 1 0 1 2
Management of Technology 3 3 6 10 0 10 16
Mechanical Engineering 2 0 2 15 0 15 17
Software Engineering 7 4 11 6 2 8 19
Undeclared/Non-Degree Seeking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Certification 0 0 0 1 0 1 1
Subtotal 29 12 41 36 6 42 83
Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies
Nursing 0 0 0 4 72 76 76
Healthcare Administration 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
Doctor of Nursing 10 46 56 17 72 89 145
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition 1 2 3 0 4 4 7
Undeclared/Non-Degree Seeking 0 0 0 0 2 2 2
Certification 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal 11 48 59 21 151 172 231
TOTAL GRADUATE ENROLLMENT 195 387 582 166 411 577 1,159
*Includes Master's and Sixth Year Certificate Students
Full-Time Part-Time
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GRADUATE ENROLLMENT - FALL 2020
By Registered Hours
College of Arts & Sciences Full-Time Part-Time TOTAL
American Studies 0 21 21
Communication 45 30 75
Creative Writing (MFA) 537 0 537
Interior Design 0 79 79
Mathematics 9 39 48
Organizational Psychology 108 27 135
Public Administration 66 96 162
Undeclared/Non-Degree Seeking 0 3 3
Certification 0 51 51
Subtotal 765 346 1,111
Dolan School of Business
Accounting 768 0 768
Business Administration (MBA) 1,059 213 1,272
Business Analytics 126 48 174
Finance 255 27 282
Management 63 0 63
Marketing 213 0 213
Undeclared/Non-Degree Seeking 0 0 0
Certification 9 45 54
Subtotal 2,493 333 2,826
Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions
Counselor Education* 345 282 627
Educational Technology* 12 91 103
Elementary Education 334 18 352
Marriage and Family Therapy 291 114 405
Reading & Language Development* 0 100 100
School Psychology* 255 69 324
Secondary Education* 161 61 222
Social Work 540 0 540
Special Education* 59 115 174
Teaching and Foundation 12 27 39
TESOL & Bilingual Education* 100 87 187
Undeclared/Non-Degree Seeking 0 0 0
Certification 9 91 100
Subtotal 2,118 1,055 3,173
School of Engineering
Data Science 204 36 240
Electrical and Computer Engineering 9 3 12
Management of Technology 57 48 105
Mechanical Engineering 18 69 87
Software Engineering 105 42 147
Undeclared/Non-Degree Seeking 0 0 0
Certification 0 6 6
Subtotal 393 204 597
0 381 381
0 3 3
626 606 1,232
29 21 50
0 8 8
Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies
Nursing (MSN)
Healthcare Administration
Doctor of Nursing
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition
Undeclared/Non-Degree Seeking
Certification 0 0 0
Subtotal 655 1,019 1,674
TOTAL GRADUATE REGISTERED HOURS 6,424 2,957 9,381
*Includes 6th Year Certificate students
Registered Hours
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FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS - FALL 2020
By Program and Class
College of Arts & Sciences First Years Sophomore Junior Senior
Bachelor of Arts
1 0 1 0 0 2 1
46 47 72 59 0 224 7
6 7 7 4 0 24 5
13 20 23 21 0 77 10
15 7 11 5 0 38 0
0 0 1 0 0 1 0
8 8 6 4 0 26 9
0 0 0 1 0 1 0
2 3 3 3 0 11 11
2 1 2 2 0 7 7
11 17 19 10 0 57 6
8 4 4 4 0 20 4
0 0 1 1 0 2 6
0 1 0 0 0 1 0
4 5 11 7 0 27 1
1 0 1 0 0 2 1
14 7 10 13 0 44 13
American Studies
Communication
Economics
English
History
Individually Designed Major
International Studies
Liberal Studies
Modern Languages
Philosophy
Politics
Program on the Environment
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology & Anthropology
Sports Media
Visual & Performing Arts
Arts & Sciences Undeclared 155 87 5 0 0 247 0
TOTAL Bachelor of Arts 286 214 177 134 0 811 81
Bachelor of Science
Biology 51 60 45 41 0 197 4
Chemistry 9 12 11 8 0 40 0
Economics 0 0 3 2 0 5 1
Individually Designed Major 0 0 1 1 0 2 0
Liberal Studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mathematics 8 8 9 15 0 40 11
Physics 0 8 2 3 0 13 0
Psychology 66 87 64 56 0 273 3
TOTAL Bachelor of Science 134 175 135 126 0 570 19
TOTAL Arts and Sciences 420 389 312 260 0 1,381 100
Dolan School of Business
Accounting 46 61 92 65 0 264 29
Business Analytics 0 0 3 0 0 3 2
Economics 17 15 13 7 0 52 14
Finance 86 119 145 121 0 471 47
Information Systems & Operations Management 3 8 5 9 0 25 8
International Business 13 11 14 15 0 53 11
Management 41 30 28 21 0 120 15
Marketing 72 81 110 89 0 352 26
Business Undeclared 253 228 20 3 0 504 0
TOTAL Business 531 553 430 330 0 1,844 152
School of Engineering
Bioengineering 7 11 10 7 0 35 0
Computer Science 29 29 26 24 0 108 6
Electrical & Computer Engineering 2 6 15 6 0 29 0
Mechanical Engineering 15 38 22 29 0 104 1
Software Engineering 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Engineering Undeclared 15 8 0 0 0 23 0
TOTAL Engineering 68 92 73 66 0 299 7
Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies
Nursing 163 149 204 125 0 641 0
Public Health 11 14 8 11 0 44 1
Social Work 7 11 4 0 0 22 0
TOTAL Nursing 181 174 216 136 0 707 1
TOTAL FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT 1,200 1,208 1,031 792 0 4,231 260
# Off-Campus Abroad programs have been suspended for the 2020-21 academic year due to COVID-19
Class Classification* Educ
Leave#
Total 1st
Majors
Total 2nd
Majors
* Class years based on total earned hours classification codes as of 10/1/2020; includes new transfer students based on earned hours
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ENROLLMENT BY COURSE MODALITY
Enrollment Trends
Degree
Seeking
NonDegree
Seeking
Degree
Seeking
Non-Degree
Seeking
Degree
Seeking
Non-Degree
Seeking
Enrolled exclusively in online courses 8 1 3 1 371 16
Enrolled in some but not all online courses 460 1 529 674 2
Not enrolled in any online courses 3,635 72 3,718 52 3,274 17
Total Undergraduate 4,103 74 4,250 53 4,319 35
*Course modality options changed for the 2020-2021 academic year due to Covid-19 mitigation strategies
Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2020*
Enrolled exclusively in online courses 44 41 800
Enrolled in some but not all online courses 246 297 108
Not enrolled in any online courses 806 708 251
Total Graduate 1,096 1,046 1,159
*Course modality options changed for the 2020-2021 academic year due to Covid-19 mitigation strategies
-For Academic Year 2020-2021, all graduate courses were shifted to online, except for those required for certification or licensure
- Fall 2019 shows a more traditional representation of enrollment by course modality, while Fall 2020 shows the effects of Covid-19 mitigation strategies
Undergraduate Enrollment by Course Modality
Graduate Enrollment by Course Modality
Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2020*
9%
16%
76%
Fall 2020 Undergraduates
Exclusively Online Some Online No Online Courses
69%
9%
22%
Fall 2020 Graduates
Exclusively Online Some Online No Online Courses
0.1%
12%
89%
Fall 2019 Undergraduates
Exclusively Online Some Online No Online Courses
4%
28%
68%
Fall 2019 Graduates
Exclusively Online Some Online No Online Courses
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UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENT STATUS*
Fall N % N % TOTAL
2000 2,614 78% 729 22% 3,343
2005 2,687 77% 798 23% 3,485^
2010 2,526 75% 862 25% 3,388^
2015 2,901 78% 803 22% 3,704
2016 2,955 78% 848 22% 3,803
2017 2,951 76% 928 24% 3,879
2018 3,070 77% 919 23% 3,989
2019 3,212 77% 948 23% 4,160
2020 3,106 73% 1,125 27% 4,231
N % N %
Commuters 351 8% 672 15%
Off-Campus Beach 596 14% 573 13%
On-Campus 3,151 76% 3,109 71%
Ed Leave# 62 1% 0 0%
Total Enrolled 4,160 100% 4,354 100%
* Source: IR fall census
# Ed Leave includes students participating in Fairfield-affiliated programs
ACYR 2021 ACYR 2022 ACYR 2023 ACYR 2024 Undefined TOTAL
Commuters 141 185 179 108 59 672
Off-Campus Beach 572 1 0 0 0 573
On-Campus 223 886 949 1,050 1 3,109
Ed-Leave# 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Enrolled 936 1,072 1,128 1,158 60 4,354
% On Campus 24% 83% 84% 91% 2% 71%
* Academic Year (ACYR) = predicted graduation year
# Off-Campus Abroad programs have been suspended for the 2020-21 academic year due to COVID-19
FULL-TIME UNDERGRAD RESIDENT TRENDS
Full-Time and Part-Time Students
FALL 2020 RESIDENTIAL STATISTICS*
Fall 2019 Fall 2020
2019 & 2020 FULL-TIME RESIDENTIAL STATISTICS*
# Includes Resident Hall Advisors who are full-time students; includes students on Study Abroad
^ Includes General Studies students
On-Campus Residents# Off-Campus Boarders & Commuters
* Source: 2000, 2005, and 2010 counts from Residence Life Bi-Annual Report; 2015-2019 counts from IR fall census
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UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT BY RACE/ETHNICITY
Enrollment Trends
Full-Time Students N % N % N % N % N %
American Indian or Alaskan Native 1 0.0% 4 0.1% 4 0.1% 4 0.1% 4 0.1%
Asian 84 2.3% 89 2.3% 108 2.7% 111 2.7% 114 2.7%
Black or African American 94 2.5% 88 2.3% 89 2.2% 78 2.2% 69 1.6%
Hispanic of any race(s) 295 8.0% 291 7.7% 287 7.2% 279 7.2% 299 7.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 4 0.1% 2 0.1% 2 0.1% 2 0.1% 2 0.0%
Two or more races 58 1.6% 61 1.6% 64 1.6% 74 1.6% 71 1.7%
Students of Color Subtotal 536 14.1% 535 13.8% 554 13.9% 548 13.2% 559 13.2%
Non-Resident Aliens 106 2.9% 116 3.1% 147 3.7% 163 3.7% 130 3.1%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown 190 5.1% 156 4.1% 177 4.4% 219 4.4% 242 5.7%
White 2,971 80.2% 3,072 80.8% 3,110 78.0% 3,230 77.6% 3,300 78.0%
TOTAL 3,803 3,879 3,988 4,160 4,231
Part-Time Students
American Indian or Alaskan Native 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
Asian 4 1.5% 5 2.2% 4 2.1% 2 2.1% 1 0.8%
Black or African American 6 2.3% 3 1.3% 4 2.1% 0 2.1% 2 1.6%
Hispanic of any race(s) 10 3.8% 17 7.4% 11 5.9% 14 5.9% 10 8.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
Two or more races 1 0.4% 1 0.4% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 0 0.0%
Students of Color Subtotal 21 9.2% 26 11.1% 19 10.1% 18 12.6% 13 10.6%
Non-Resident Aliens 13 4.9% 9 3.9% 5 2.7% 6 2.7% 8 6.5%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown 112 42.1% 109 47.6% 87 46.3% 59 46.3% 39 31.7%
White 83 31.2% 90 39.3% 77 41.0% 60 41.0% 63 51.2%
TOTAL 229 234 188 143 123
All Undergraduate Students
American Indian or Alaskan Native 1 0.0% 4 0.1% 4 0.1% 4 0.1% 4 0.1%
Asian 88 2.2% 94 2.3% 112 2.7% 113 2.6% 115 2.6%
Black or African American 100 2.5% 91 2.2% 93 2.2% 78 1.8% 71 1.6%
Hispanic of any race(s) 305 7.6% 308 7.5% 298 7.1% 293 6.8% 309 7.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 4 0.1% 2 0.0% 2 0.0% 2 0.0% 2 0.0%
Two or more races 59 1.5% 62 1.5% 64 1.5% 76 1.8% 71 1.6%
Students of Color Subtotal 557 13.8% 561 13.6% 573 13.7% 566 13.2% 572 13.1%
Non-Resident Aliens 119 3.0% 125 3.0% 152 3.6% 169 3.9% 138 3.2%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown 302 7.5% 265 6.4% 264 6.3% 278 6.5% 281 6.5%
White 3,054 75.7% 3,162 76.9% 3,187 76.3% 3,290 76.5% 3,363 77.2%
TOTAL 4,032 4,113 4,176 4,303 4,354
Fall Fall 2016 Fall 2017 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2020
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GRADUATE ENROLLMENT BY RACE/ETHNICITY
Enrollment Trends
Full-Time Students N % N % N % N % N %
American Indian or Alaskan Native 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.2% 0 0.2% 0 0.0%
Asian 17 3.6% 13 2.8% 12 2.6% 12 2.3% 16 3.4%
Black or African American 20 4.3% 20 4.3% 23 4.9% 29 4.5% 42 9.0%
Hispanic of any race(s) 28 6.0% 39 8.4% 34 7.3% 42 6.6% 66 14.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
Two or more races 7 1.5% 9 1.9% 7 1.5% 4 1.4% 11 2.4%
Students of Color Subtotal 72 15.4% 81 17.0% 77 16.3% 87 19.6% 135 23.2%
Non-Resident Aliens 137 29.3% 64 13.7% 59 12.6% 47 11.5% 74 15.8%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown 14 3.0% 9 1.9% 6 1.3% 8 1.2% 8 1.7%
White 244 52.2% 322 69.0% 330 70.7% 303 64.3% 365 78.2%
TOTAL 467 476 472 445 582
Part-Time Students
American Indian or Alaskan Native 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0%
Asian 15 2.4% 17 2.8% 22 3.5% 21 3.5% 25 4.3%
Black or African American 42 6.6% 37 6.1% 35 5.6% 36 5.6% 29 5.0%
Hispanic of any race(s) 63 9.9% 59 9.8% 64 10.3% 78 10.3% 70 12.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
Two or more races 9 1.4% 8 1.3% 8 1.3% 7 1.3% 8 1.4%
Students of Color Subtotal 129 20.2% 121 20.1% 129 20.7% 143 23.8% 132 22.9%
Non-Resident Aliens 26 4.1% 36 6.0% 16 2.6% 8 2.6% 12 2.1%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown 24 3.8% 14 2.3% 14 2.2% 25 2.2% 11 1.9%
White 459 71.9% 432 71.6% 465 74.5% 425 74.5% 422 73.1%
TOTAL 638 603 624 601 577
All Graduate Students
American Indian or Alaskan Native 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 1 0.1% 0 0.0%
Asian 32 2.9% 30 2.8% 34 3.1% 33 3.2% 41 3.5%
Black or African American 62 5.6% 57 5.3% 58 5.3% 65 6.2% 71 6.1%
Hispanic of any race(s) 91 8.2% 98 9.1% 98 8.9% 120 11.5% 136 11.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
Two or more races 16 1.4% 17 1.6% 15 1.4% 11 1.1% 19 1.6%
Students of Color Subtotal 201 18.2% 202 18.7% 206 18.8% 230 22.0% 267 23.0%
Non-Resident Aliens 163 14.8% 100 9.3% 75 6.8% 55 5.3% 86 7.4%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown 38 3.4% 23 2.1% 20 1.8% 33 3.2% 19 1.6%
White 703 63.6% 754 69.9% 795 72.5% 728 69.6% 787 67.9%
TOTAL 1,105 1,079 1,096 1,046 1,159
Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2020
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - FALL 2020
By Class Year#
Undergraduate Male Female TOTAL
First-Time First Years 7 7 14
Other First Years 3 3 6
Sophomore 18 18 36
Junior 31 18 49
Senior 17 8 25
Non-Degree Seeking 0 0 0
Part-time 1 7 8
Undergraduate TOTAL 77 61 138
By School
Male Female TOTAL
12 23 35
33 28 61
32 8 40
0 2 2
Undergraduate#
College of Arts & Sciences
Dolan School of Business
School of Engineering
Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies
Certificate Programs 0 0 0
Undergraduate TOTAL 77 61 138
Graduate# Male Female TOTAL
College of Arts & Sciences 2 1 3
Dolan School of Business 21 31 52
Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions 1 3 4
School of Engineering 17 9 26
Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies 0 1 1
Graduate TOTAL 41 45 86
TOTAL ENROLLED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 118 106 224
* International student population refers to Non Resident Alien students as defined by IPEDS
# Full-time and Part-time
UNDERGRAD INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT*
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT*
# Class years based on IPEDS categories
* International student population refers to Non Resident Alien students as defined by IPEDS
119 125
152
169
138
0
100
200
300
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
International Students Enrolled
Undergraduate
163
100
75
55
86
0
100
200
300
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
International Students Enrolled
Graduate
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FIRST-YEAR STUDENT ADMISSION TREND*
Fall CAS DSB SOE SON TOTAL CAS DSB SOE SON TOTAL CAS DSB SOE SON GS TOTAL
1970 N/A N/A N/A N/A 2,249 N/A N/A N/A N/A 1,346 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 698
1975 2,341 N/A N/A 305 2,646 1,465 N/A N/A 76 1,541 717 N/A N/A 44 N/A 761
1980 2,777 1,259 N/A 348 4,384 1,307 472 N/A 122 1,901 497 205 N/A 50 N/A 752
1985 3,529 1,920 N/A 240 5,689 1,428 618 N/A 143 2,189 509 237 N/A 40 N/A 786
1990 3,541 1,274 N/A 165 4,980 1,957 628 N/A 123 2,708 536 188 N/A 32 N/A 756
1995 3,445 1,164 N/A 232 4,841 2,425 830 N/A 170 3,425 532 223 N/A 43 N/A 798#
2000 4,408 1,748 150 190 6,496 2,785 1,041 110 142 4,078 641 303 20 44 N/A 1,008
2003 5,065 1,994 269 327 7,655 2,558 857 153 214 3,782 509 207 21 46 33 816
2004 4,604 1,861 268 403 7,136 3,039 1,063 198 247 4,547 533 248 24 50 37 892
2005 4,411 1,803 268 413 6,895 3,349 1,274 233 274 5,130 573 278 24 62 50 987
2006 4,951 2,275 296 513 8,035 3,102 1,242 226 296 4,866 586 236 29 68 4 923
2007 5,164 2,499 330 564 8,557 2,915 1,251 249 271 4,686 485 242 31 54 30 842
2008 5,113 2,565 419 635 8,732 3,102 1,432 305 318 5,157 496 266 36 65 36 899
2009 5,000 2,278 365 672 8,315 3,267 1,487 256 318 5,328 491 243 23 67 25 849
2010 5,201 1,978 453 785 8,417 3,815 1,417 318 426 5,976 545 224 32 94 27 922
2011 4,991 2,063 533 900 8,487 3,656 1,510 362 364 5,892 490 288 41 74 16 909
2012 5,290 2,398 619 949 9,256 3,991 1,786 410 398 6,585 523 344 46 77 N/A 990
2013 5,184 2,686 646 1,066 9,582 3,783 2,035 423 501 6,742 473 350 45 95 N/A 963
2014 5,174 2,971 709 1,124 9,978 3,831 2,266 490 550 7,137 486 404 57 109 N/A 1,056
2015 5,298 3,236 917 1,316 10,767 3,514 2,219 661 601 6,995 416 352 80 118 N/A 966
2016 5,332 3,317 913 1,493 11,055 3,399 2,108 621 667 6,795 450 379 76 151 N/A 1,056
2017 5,155 3,435 963 1,665 11,218 3,195 2,306 636 657 6,794 408 372 70 144 N/A 994
2018 5,097 3,428 1,051 1,785 11,361 3,255 2,271 683 642 6,851 405 423 86 177 N/A 1,091
2019 5,120 3,766 1,131 2,298 12,315 3,210 2,361 712 752 7,035 421 479 102 174 N/A 1,176
2020 5,313 4,046 1,062 2,165 12,586 3,147 2,567 664 687 7,065 376 507 63 172 N/A 1,118
* Source: Admissions data, not official 10/1 figures
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT COHORT SAT QUARTILES
CLASS OF 25% 50% 75% 25% 50% 75% 25% 50% 75% 25% 50% 75%
2003 550 570 630 550 580 640 1100 1150 1270
2004 540 580 630 550 590 630 1100 1170 1250
2005 540 580 630 550 600 640 1100 1180 1260
2006 540 590 630 570 610 650 1130 1200 1260
2007 550 590 630 560 610 650 1120 1200 1270
2008 540 590 630 560 610 650 1120 1190 1280
2009 550 590 630 560 600 640 1120 1190 1250
2010 540 580 630 550 600 640 1670 1780 1890
2011 530 580 620 550 590 640 1660 1770 1870
2012 520 560 610 540 580 630 540 580 630 1620 1730 1850
2013 520 570 610 530 570 630 530 580 630 1610 1730 1850
2014# 530 560 620 540 580 630 540 580 630 1640 1740 1850
2015 530 570 620 540 590 630 540 590 630 1610 1750 1880
2016 530 570 620 550 600 630 540 590 640 1620 1760 1890
2017 540 570 620 550 590 630 550 590 640 1670 1770 1870
2018 540 580 620 550 600 640 560 600 640 1680 1770 1870
2019 540 580 630 560 600 640 550 590 640 1690 1770 1880
2020 550 590 630 560 610 640 550 600 640 1690 1780 1880
2021 590 620 660 590 620 660 1190 1250 1310
2022 600 630 660 590 640 680 1210 1270 1330
2023 610 630 670 600 640 680 1220 1280 1340
2024 600 630 670 590 630 670 1200 1260 1330
* Writing SAT began in Class of 2012 and was discontinued for Class of 2021
# Beginning with Class of 2014, Fairfield University became test optional
CRITICAL READING MATH WRITING* COMBINED
Applications Admitted Enrolled
# Prior to 1995, non-first-time first years are included in count
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FIRST-YEAR STUDENT PROFILE, CLASS OF 2024
Admissions-First-time First Years Male Female TOTAL SAT Scores Reading Math
Applications 5,123 7,463 12,586 700-800 11.4% 13.5%
Admitted 2,931 4,134 7,065 600-699 65.7% 59.6%
Enrolled as of 10/1/18 483 635 1,118 500-599 22.4% 26.4%
Admit Rate 56% 400-499 0.5% 0.5%
Yield Rate 16% 300-399
Quartiles Reading Math Combined
25th 600 590 1200
75th 670 670 1330
Class of 2024 3.64
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
By Race, Ethnicity, and Pell
Original % Original % Original % Original %
COHORT SIZE 994 1,091 1,176 1,118
Male 410 41.2% 440 40.3% 478 40.6% 483 43.2%
Female 584 58.8% 651 59.7% 698 59.4% 635 56.8%
STUDENTS OF COLOR*
American Indian or Alaskan Native 3 0.3% 1 0.1% 1 0.1% 0 0.0%
Asian 27 2.7% 34 3.1% 28 2.4% 35 3.1%
Black or African American 17 1.7% 24 2.2% 15 1.3% 15 1.3%
Hispanic of any race(s) 72 7.2% 74 6.8% 81 6.9% 84 7.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0 0.0% 2 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
Two or More Races 17 1.7% 16 1.5% 27 2.3% 20 1.8%
Students of Color Subtotal 136 13.7% 151 13.8% 152 12.9% 154 13.8%
Non-Resident Alien 33 3.3% 51 4.7% 38 3.2% 14 1.2%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown 41 4.1% 54 4.9% 51 4.3% 35 3.0%
White 784 78.9% 835 76.5% 935 79.5% 915 77.8%
Total 994 100% 1,091 100% 1,176 100% 1,118 100%
PELL RECIPIENTS 107 10.8% 113 10.4% 95 8.1% 84 7.5%
N %
Boys/Girls State Representative 7 Students of Color 154 13.8%
Eagle Scout 19 International Students 14 1.2%
Girl Scout Gold Award 19 On-Campus Residents 1,029 92.0%
National Honor Society 403 States Represented (incl. Puerto Rico) 30
President/Officer - Student Government 170 Foreign Countries Represented 6
Service/Volunteer Work 936
College of Arts & Sciences 380 34.0%
Dolan School of Business 500 44.7%
School of Engineering 64 5.7%
Marion Peckham Egan School of 174 15.6%
Nursing and Health Studies
Class of 2022
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT STATISTICS
Distribution scores are based on % of submitted
College or School as of 10/1/20
* Students of Color include: American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic of any races(s),
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and two or more races
Accomplishments
Average H.S. GPA
SAT scores, N=554. 38% of the Class of 2024
were test optional.
Additional Information
Class of 2023
Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019
Class of 2024
Fall 2020
Class of 2021
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FIRST-YEAR STUDENT GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
Class of 2024
United States Headcount
Arizona 2
California 9
Colorado 1
Connecticut 221
Delaware 2
District of Columbia 1
Florida 2 Countries Represented
Georgia 1 Canada
Illinois 12 Croatia
Indiana 1 Finland
Maine 3 France
Maryland 18 Netherlands
Massachusetts 248 New Zealand
Michigan 1 United Kingdom
Minnesota 1
Missouri 2
New Hampshire 17
New Jersey 214
New York 266
North Carolina 1
Ohio 2
Pennsylvania 39
Puerto Rico 1
Rhode Island 27
South Carolina 1
Tennessee 1
Texas 2
Vermont 2
Virginia 3
Washington 3
First-Year Student Domestic Distribution
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UNIVERSITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION - FALL 2020
CAS DSB SOE SON TOTAL CAS DSB GSEAP SOE SON TOTAL
New England States
Connecticut 353 357 95 161 966 30 75 170 15 48 338
Maine 7 5 2 9 23 1 0 0 0 0 1
Massachusetts 277 359 34 198 868 0 16 5 0 0 21
New Hampshire 18 21 3 13 55 0 3 0 0 0 3
Rhode Island 33 42 4 14 93 1 4 2 0 0 7
Vermont 8 2 0 1 11 0 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal 696 786 138 396 2,016 32 98 177 15 48 370
Middle Atlantic States
Delaware 0 3 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 1
District of Columbia (DC) 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
Maryland 13 22 1 9 45 2 1 1 0 0 4
New Jersey 206 355 28 84 673 6 23 2 1 1 33
New York 329 468 71 163 1,031 9 37 16 3 6 71
Pennsylvania 44 75 7 27 153 1 4 1 0 0 6
Subtotal 594 923 107 285 1,909 18 66 20 4 7 115
Other States & U.S. Territories
Other States 59 70 13 23 165 8 7 2 0 4 21
Puerto Rico 1 4 1 1 7 0 1 0 0 0 1
Subtotal 60 74 14 24 172 8 8 2 0 4 22
Foreign Countries (53)
International Students 27 61 40 2 130 3 49 1 21 0 74
U.S. Citizens Living Abroad 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 1
Subtotal 31 61 40 2 134 3 49 1 22 0 75
TOTAL 1,381 1,844 299 707 4,231 61 221 200 41 59 582
Full-time Undergraduate Students Full-time Graduate Students
University Geographic Distribution
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RETENTION AND GRADUATION RATES
Cohort Class of
Original
Cohort Size
Adjusted
Cohort Size*
Returned
2nd Year
Returned
3rd Year
(Graduated or)
Returned 4th Year
Graduated
within 4 Years
Graduated
within 5 Years
Graduated
within 6 Years
202009F 2024 1,118 1,115
201909 2023 1,176 1,173 92%
201809 2022 1,090 1,089 90% 87%
201709 2021 994 994 90% 86% 85%
201609 2020 1,056 1,056 90% 86% 85% 82%
201509 2019 966 965 89% 86% 85% 82% 84%
201409 2018 1,056 1,055 89% 83% 83% 80% 82% 82%
201309 2017 963 962 89% 84% 84% 80% 83% 83%
201209 2016 990 990 87% 83% 81% 78% 80% 81%
201109 2015 909 908 87% 83% 82% 79% 81% 81%
201009 2014 922 921 88% 85% 83% 78% 81% 82%
200909 2013 849 848 89% 84% 83% 78% 81% 82%
200809 2012 899 898 88% 83% 81% 77% 79% 80%
200709 2011 842 842 90% 84% 83% 79% 81% 82%
200609 2010 899 895 89% 83% 82% 78% 80% 81%
200509 2009 940 940 89% 85% 84% 80% 82% 83%
200409 2008 856 854 91% 87% 85% 80% 82% 83%
200309 2007 789 789 91% 88% 86% 81% 84% 84%
200209 2006 814 813 85% 82% 80% 75% 78% 79%
200109 2005 832 831 90% 84% 81% 78% 80% 81%
200009 2004 1,008 1,008 90% 86% 83% 79% 81% 82%
199909 2003 837 837 88% 84% 83% 79% 81% 81%
199809 2002 875 875 89% 82% 80% 78% 80% 81%
199709 2001 876 876 89% 82% 80% 74% 78% 78%
199609 2000 876 876 86% 78% 76% 73% 76% 77%
199509 1999 784 784 89% 81% 81% 77% 80% 80%
* Adjusted cohort size based on full-time, first-time first years with exclusions due to deceased, permanently disabled, service in the armed forces, foreign aid service of the
federal government, or official church missions
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FIRST-YEAR-TO-SOPHOMORE RETENTION
Adjusted Cohort and Students of Color*
Class
Adjusted
Cohort
Returned
Year Two
Students of
Color
Returned
Year Two
2002 875 89% 111 88%
2003 837 88% 72 86%
2004 1,008 90% 91 89%
2005 831 90% 121 85%
2006 813 85% 99 86%
2007 789 91% 91 87%
2008 854 91% 68 87%
2009 940 89% 82 89%
2010 895 89% 160 91%
2011 842 90% 140 86%
2012 898 88% 173 90%
2013 848 89% 135 91%
2014# 921 88% 182 92%
2015 908 87% 111 86%
2016 990 87% 117 85%
2017 962 89% 125 90%
2018 1,055 89% 149 84%
2019 965 89% 146 87%
2020 1,056 90% 144 88%
2021 994 90% 136 90%
2022 1,089 90% 150 85%
2023 1,172 92% 152 89%
2024 1,115 154
American, Hispanic of any race(s), Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and two or more races
# New Federal Race/Ethnicity reporting categories, as of 2010 (Class of 2014)
* For 2017, AHANA changed to Students of Color; data updated for classes 2014-present.
Students of Color include: American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Black or African
89% 90% 89% 87% 90%
92%
88%
85%
91% 86% 88% 89%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2002 2005 2010 2015 2020 2023
First Year to Sophomore Year
Retention
Cohort Students of Color
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UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER ADMISSIONS
Applications Admitted Enrolled Yield
Fall 2002 230 124 65 52%
Spring 2003 86 43 24 56%
Fall 2003 242 132 70 53%
Spring 2004 75 36 15 42%
Fall 2004 199 104 58 56%
Spring 2005 77 34 16 47%
Fall 2005 195 81 41 51%
Spring 2006 39 13 9 69%
Fall 2006 207 67 35 52%
Spring 2007 56 12 6 50%
Fall 2007 249 79 54 68%
Spring 2008 68 24 15 63%
Fall 2008 293 83 59 71%
Spring 2009 66 19 10 53%
Fall 2009 273 101 38 38%
Spring 2010 79 24 10 42%
Fall 2010 225 99 43 43%
Spring 2011 85 41 17 41%
Fall 2011 233 102 28 27%
Spring 2012 99 47 20 43%
Fall 2012 262 115 38 33%
Spring 2013 93 43 20 47%
Fall 2013 256 104 41 39%
Spring 2014 91 37 18 49%
Fall 2014 268 118 47 40%
Spring 2015 118 39 25 64%
Fall 2015 285 95 35 37%
Spring 2016 105 41 27 66%
Fall 2016 342 115 52 45%
Spring 2017 136 51 23 45%
Fall 2017 347 125 52 42%
Spring 2018 140 53 32 60%
Fall 2018 378 130 37 28%
Spring 2019 132 43 23 53%
Fall 2019 348 99 46 46%
Spring 2020 125 45 20 44%
Fall 2020 342 152 59 39%
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UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER AND VISITING STUDENTS
Race/Ethnicity Male Female Male Female
Asian 0 0 0 0 0
Black or African American 1 0 0 0 1
Hispanic of any race(s) 2 0 0 0 2
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Resident Alien 3 1 0 0 4
Race/Ethnicity Unknown 20 16 0 0 36
Two or more races 0 0 0 0 0
White 9 6 1 0 16
TOTAL 35 23 1 0 59
College Male Female Male Female
College of Arts & Sciences 17 11 1 0 29
Dolan School of Business 16 11 0 0 27
School of Engineering 2 1 0 0 3
Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 35 23 1 0 59
Race/Ethnicity Male Female Male Female
Asian 0 0 0 0 0
Black or African American 0 0 0 0 0
Hispanic of any race(s) 0 0 1 0 1
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Resident Alien 0 0 0 0 0
Race/Ethnicity Unknown 0 0 7 2 9
Two or more races 0 0 0 0 0
White 0 0 6 1 7
TOTAL 0 0 14 3 17
College Male Female Male Female
College of Arts & Sciences* 0 0 14 3 17
Dolan School of Business 0 0 0 0 0
School of Engineering 0 0 0 0 0
Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 0 14 3 17
Full-Time Part-Time
Full-Time Part-Time
* College of Arts & Sciences includes Continuing Studies students
Full-Time Part-Time
Full-Time Part-Time
TOTAL
FALL 2020 NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS
FALL 2020 NEW VISITING STUDENTS
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
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STUDENT ATHLETES
Race/Ethnicity Male Female Male Female TOTAL
American Indian or Alaskan Native 0 1 0 0 1
Asian 2 5 0 0 7
Black or African American 6 7 0 0 13
Hispanic of any race(s) 16 11 2 1 30
Non-Resident Alien 25 15 2 1 43
Race/Ethnicity Unknown 12 11 0 0 23
Two or more races 4 4 1 0 9
White 160 223 17 7 407
TOTAL 225 277 22 9 533
College Male Female Male Female TOTAL
College of Arts & Sciences 46 92 1 2 141
Dolan School of Business 150 113 19 3 285
School of Engineering 23 9 1 0 33
Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions 0 0 1 4 5
Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies 6 63 0 0 69
TOTAL 225 277 22 9 533
First Years-Cohort Graduation Rates* All Students Athletes All Students Athletes
6-Year Graduation Rate 81% 78% 83% 94%
Four-Class Average 81% 84% 82% 85%
Student-Athlete Graduation Success Rate (GSR) 96% 96%
FALL 2020 STUDENT ATHLETES
Class of 2016
GRADUATION RATE AND STUDENT-ATHLETE GRADUATION SUCCESS
Graduate
Undergraduate Graduate
Class of 2017
(Cohort 2013)
Undergraduate
(Cohort 2012)
* Source: NCAA Graduation Success Rate Report
27%
54%
6%
13%
Student Athletes by College
CAS DSB SOE SON
82% 82% 81% 81% 83%
89%
85% 84%
78%
94%
96%
97% 97% 96% 96%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2017
6 Year Graduation Rate &
Graduation Success Rate
All Ffld Students GR Ffld Athletes GR Athlete GSR
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BACCALAUREATE DEGREES AWARDED
By First Major
College of Arts & Sciences 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
American Studies 2 2 0 1 0
Biochemistry 8 8 7 5 8
Biology 44 47 37 34 32
Chemistry 6 4 4 5 3
Communication 90 90 68 87 74
Digital Journalism N/A N/A 0 0 0
Economics (BA/BS) 28 13 12 20 10
English 35 48 56 45 39
Environmental Science 0 2 5 6 3
History 20 10 6 7 7
Individually Designed Major 0 3 0 1 4
International Studies (BA) 13 9 20 10 10
Liberal Studies 14 8 10 5 7
Mathematics 23 14 16 22 16
Modern Languages & Literatures
French 2 2 1 0 1
German 0 0 1 0 0
Italian 0 0 0 0 0
Spanish 3 3 0 5 6
Music 0 0 0 0 0
Philosophy 3 8 3 1 1
Physics 1 2 3 2 3
Politics 24 22 21 15 32
Psychology (BA/BS) 82 57 72 61 63
Public Relations 1 1 9 10 12
Religious Studies 0 0 1 0 1
Sociology 9 4 9 7 6
Sociology and Anthropology 4 4 5 2 5
Visual and Performing Arts 34 23 20 21 16
TOTAL Arts and Sciences 446 384 386 372 359
Dolan School of Business
Accounting 72 99 89 77 95
Economics N/A N/A N/A 4 3
Finance/Financial Management 108 118 134 132 150
Information Systems 8 7 12 10 11
International Business 13 11 17 8 15
Management 35 47 37 27 33
Marketing 100 93 112 105 104
TOTAL Business 336 375 401 363 411
School of Engineering
Bioengineering N/A N/A 5 5 7
Computer Engineering 0 2 6 2 5
Computer Science 3 2 11 2 6
Electrical Engineering 10 11 6 14 8
Mechanical Engineering 25 20 32 34 30
Software Engineering 4 2 6 10 3
3/2 Engineering 1 1 1 0 0
TOTAL Engineering 43 38 67 67 59
Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies
Nursing 114 133 137 145 183
Public Health N/A N/A N/A 0 3
Social Work N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
TOTAL Nursing 114 133 137 145 186
GRAND TOTAL 939 930 991 947 1,015
- Current graduation year includes degrees awarded as of August, January, and May
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GRADUATE DEGREES AWARDED
By Program
College of Arts & Sciences 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
Master's Degree
American Studies 7 2 3 2 3
Communication 6 8 6 7 15
Creative Writing (MFA) 24 16 18 19 22
Mathematics 7 5 7 9 5
Industrial/Organizational Psychology N/A N/A N/A N/A 6
Public Administration 9 7 9 12 7
TOTAL Arts and Sciences 53 38 43 49 58
Dolan School of Business
Master's Degree
Accounting 51 47 66 66 48
Business Administration (MBA) 29 21 38 32 27
Business Analytics 0 10 18 12 21
Finance/Financial Management 10 15 13 10 11
TOTAL Business 90 93 135 120 107
Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
Sixth Year Certificate
Bilingual Education 1 0 1 0 0
Clinical Mental Health Counseling 0 0 0 0 0
Education Technology 0 0 0 1 4
Foundations in Education 0 0 1 0 1
Reading and Language Development 0 8 0 11 14
School Counseling 0 1 1 0 0
School Psychology 10 14 8 11 10
Special Education 3 3 0 3 1
Teaching English as a Second Language 2 2 4 1 3
Sixth Year Certificate Subtotal 16 28 15 27 33
Master's Degree
Bilingual Education 4 2 0 1 2
Clinical Mental Health 6 17 14 19 18
Education Media (Technology) 10 9 5 11 14
Elementary Education 14 15 16 24 22
Family Studies 1 2 0 1 0
Marriage & Family Therapy 12 17 15 20 31
Reading and Language Development N/A 0 0 0 9
School & Applied Psychology:
Applied Psychology-Foundations of Advanced Psych 1 2 1 0 N/A
Applied Psychology-Industrial & Organizational Psych 14 9 12 5 N/A
School Psychology 14 9 13 10 11
School Counseling 12 8 9 13 11
Secondary Education w/ Initial 7-12 Certification 27 21 19 11 20
Special Education 19 11 5 25 14
Teaching English as a Second Language 8 11 7 8 10
Teaching and Foundation 3 3 5 3 7
Master's Degree Subtotal 145 136 121 151 169
TOTAL GSEAP 161 164 136 178 202
- Current graduation year includes degrees awarded as of August, January, and May
- Applied Psychology transitioned to Industrial/Organizational Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences
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GRADUATE DEGREES AWARDED
By Program
School of Engineering 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
Data Science N/A N/A N/A N/A 1
Dual Degree BS/MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering 2 1 1 3 2
Dual Degree BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering 0 2 1 9 7
Dual Degree BS/MS in Software Engineering 0 2 2 3 1
Electrical and Computer Engineering 69 39 6 8 2
Management of Technology 33 27 5 3 5
Mechanical Engineering 27 16 16 6 6
Software Engineering 42 13 18 20 26
TOTAL Engineering 173 100 49 52 50
Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
Master's Degree
Family Nurse Practitioner 4 3 9 10 11
Nursing Leadership 13 17 23 4 5
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) 3 6 3 3 4
Master's Degree Subtotal 20 26 35 17 20
Doctorate Degree
Executive DNP 2 4 3 3 4
Family Nurse Practitioner 7 7 14 8 17
Midwifery N/A N/A N/A N/A 3
Nursing: Advanced Practice 4 3 1 2 4
Nursing: Anesthesia 11 11 15 15 13
PMHNP Across the Lifespan 4 11 6 3 6
Doctorate Degree Subtotal 28 36 39 31 47
TOTAL Nursing 48 62 74 48 67
- Current graduation year includes degrees awarded as of August, January, and May
0
50
100
150
200
250
Sixth Year
Certificates
Master of Arts Master of
Business
Administration
Master of Fine
Arts
Master of
Science
Master of
Science in
Nursing
Master Public
Administration
Doctor Nursing
Practice
Total Graduate Degrees Awarded - 5 Year Trend
2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
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DEGREES AWARDED BY SCHOOL
Cumulative
CAS DSB SOE SON UC CAS DSB GSEAP SOE SON UC
1950-1951 N/A 214 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 9 N/A N/A N/A
1959-1960 N/A 227 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 114 N/A N/A N/A
1969-1970 N/A 399 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 230 N/A N/A 7
1974-1975 N/A 466 N/A N/A 31 N/A N/A N/A 288 N/A N/A 36
1979-1980 N/A 373 218 N/A 40 N/A N/A N/A 172 N/A N/A 65
1984-1985 N/A 423 278 N/A 56 N/A N/A 5 139 N/A N/A 62
1989-1990 8 480 241 N/A 45 N/A N/A 21 122 N/A N/A 45
1994-1995 13 490 187 19 75 N/A N/A 18 139 N/A N/A N/A
1995-1996 16 541 185 36 81 N/A N/A 34 114 N/A 26 N/A
1996-1997 27 477 197 27 83 N/A N/A 32 108 N/A 1 N/A
1997-1998 15 496 208 18 66 N/A N/A 44 123 N/A 21 N/A
1998-1999 19 432 273 15 61 N/A N/A 51 144 N/A 6 N/A
1999-2000 22 446 302 14 50 4 N/A 67 127 17 9 N/A
2000-2001 13 492 253 24 53 6 3 60 133 47 15 N/A
2001-2002 20 491 295 23 40 2 15 80 107 59 11 N/A
2002-2003 11 464 301 27 37 3 6 107 144 59 7 N/A
2003-2004 13 551 358 29 55 3 12 80 119 73 9 N/A
2004-2005 12 476 246 32 86 10 7 81 138 41 11 9
2005-2006 2 452 269 25 71 7 28 78 141 56 9 17
2006-2007 6 486 252 31 79 13 21 78 163 59 6 12
2007-2008 3 468 305 19 84 10 29 79 147 52 10 7
2008-2009 2 479 319 39 81 17 31 71 157 47 21 16
2009-2010 6 473 292 25 117 15 13 75 135 55 30 N/A
2010-2011 7 416 293 23 111 13 52 90 185 38 39 N/A
2011-2012 2 401 234 32 127 107 59 113 147 55 45 N/A
2012-2013 3 487 209 33 126 N/A 64 100 149 44 39 N/A
2013-2014 0 497 241 36 125 N/A 51 115 142 38 59 N/A
2014-2015 1 431 283 36 130 N/A 44 95 151 65 33 N/A
2015-2016 N/A 446 336 43 114 N/A 53 90 145 173 48 N/A
2016-2017 N/A 384 375 38 133 N/A 38 93 136 100 62 N/A
2017-2018 N/A 386 401 67 137 N/A 43 135 121 49 74 N/A
2018-2019 N/A 372 363 67 145 N/A 49 120 151 52 48 N/A
2019-2020 N/A 359 411 59 186 N/A 58 107 169 50 67 N/A
Bachelor's Master's/Doctorate
Associate's
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FINANCIAL AID DATA
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Institutional aid budget, excluding athletics $50,127,168 $54,441,829 $56,625,032 $64,424,976 $69,500,955 $75,329,707 $81,238,602 $86,101,653
Institutional aid budget, including athletics $56,015,925 $60,352,925 $62,974,921 $70,590,000 $75,959,471 $82,071,822 $88,191,356 $93,393,979
% FT undergraduates receiving any grant or
scholarship
81% 76% 78% 81% 88% 86% 89% 88%
Tuition and Fees (not including Room & Board) $42,920 $43,770 $44,875 $46,000 $47,165 $48,350 $49,830 $51,325
Average total aid package - First Year Students $28,251 $30,240 $30,388 $29,700 $28,948 $29,569 $28,519 $28,747
Average need-based grant - First-Year Students $14,103 $14,847 $15,783 $14,586 $14,573 $13,528 $10,300 $10,240
Average University Grant - First Year Students $20,323 $21,454 $21,515 $21,370 $22,685 $23,568 $22,159 $22,384
Average need-based loan - First-Year Students* $3,980 $4,134 $3,826 $3,431 $3,471 $3,435 $3,225 $3,141
% Graduating seniors who borrowed# 65% 65% 68% 66% 81% 62% 62% 66%
Average cumulative debt per borrower $28,918 $27,918 $25,413 $23,704 $18,371 $23,110 $23,552 $27,246
Academic Year % Increase Cost
2008-09 $36,075
2009-10 3.9% $37,490
2010-11 4.1% $39,040
2011-12 2.4% $39,990
2012-13 2.8% $41,090
2013-14 3.0% $42,320
2014-15 2.0% $43,170
2015-16 2.5% $44,250
2016-17 2.5% $45,350
2017-18 2.5% $46,490
2018-19 2.5% $47,650
2019-20 3.0% $49,080
2020-21 3.0% $50,550
* Excludes PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans
# Any educational loans in any year
Tuition History
$0
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
Tuition History
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UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL AND FACULTY ‐ FALL 2020
By Classification* Full‐Time Part‐Time TOTAL FTE#
150 31 181 160
40 2 42 41
49 16 65 54
39 1 40 39
26 0 26 26
38 0 38 38
29 27 56 38
37 0 37 37
33 2 35 34
15 7 22 17
54 20 74 61
30 0 30 30
540 106 646 575
* Source: Office of Human Resources
# Full‐time Equivalent (FTE) = full‐time + 1/3 part‐time
Full‐time Male Female TOTAL
CAS 75 93 168
DSB 36 29 65
GSEAP 3 4 7
SOE 13 4 17
SON 1 24 25
Subtotal 128 154 282
Part‐time Male Female TOTAL
CAS 78 75 153
DSB 32 7 39
GSEAP 1 4 5
SOE 10 1 11
SON 1 45 46
Subtotal 122 132 254
TOTAL 250 286 536
* Counts represent faculty teaching both undergrad and graduate courses
FT PT FTE
Full‐time Male Female TOTAL 2015 266 312 370
CAS 75 94 169 2016 271 326 380
DSB 38 31 69 2017 270 319 376
GSEAP 6 20 26 2018 283 340 396
SOE 13 4 17 2019 300 343 414
SON 1 30 31 2020 312 306 414
Subtotal 133 179 312 * FTE = FT + 1/3 PT
Part‐time Male Female TOTAL
CAS 81 78 159
DSB 38 8 46
GSEAP 7 20 27
SOE 14 2 16
SON 5 53 58
Subtotal 145 161 306
TOTAL 278 340 618
Mission & Identity
General Administration
Public Safety
ITS
UNIVERSITY NON‐FACULTY PERSONNEL
Marketing & Communications
Academic ‐ Non‐Faculty
Advancement
Athletics
Finance
Facilities Management
ALL UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Undergraduate
Student to Faculty Ratio
12:1
Faculty counts are based on IPEDS definition:
Includes faculty teaching as of 10/1 and those on
sabbatical for the fall semester
Student Life
(Based on 4,208 FTE students and 365 FTE faculty)*
TOTAL
UNDERGRADUATE FACULTY*
Enrollment Management
Fall Faculty
Full‐Time Equivalent (FTE)*
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FULL-TIME FACULTY - FALL 2020*
By Program, Rank, and Gender
College of Arts & Sciences
Biology 4 7 1 3 1 4 12 16
Chemistry 4 3 1 1 0 6 3 9
Communication 2 2 6 1 0 4 7 11
English 10 4 2 6 1 7 16 23
History 5 6 1 1 1 7 7 14
Interior Design 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1
Mathematics 6 4 3 0 4 10 7 17
Modern Languages & Literatures 2 5 2 4 2 4 11 15
Philosophy 2 6 0 0 2 7 3 10
Physics 2 0 1 1 2 5 1 6
Politics 2 3 1 0 2 4 4 8
Psychology 4 2 2 1 2 2 9 11
Religious Studies 5 3 0 0 2 7 3 10
Sociology and Anthropology 2 1 3 0 0 4 2 6
Visual and Performing Arts 6 3 2 0 1 3 9 12
TOTAL Arts and Sciences 56 49 25 19 20 75 94 169
Dolan School of Business
Accounting 3 4 3 3 2 6 9 15
Economics 4 5 1 1 1 6 6 12
Finance 2 6 3 1 0 9 3 12
Information Systems & Ops Mgmt 1 4 2 2 0 7 2 9
Management 5 3 2 2 0 6 6 12
Marketing 1 6 1 1 0 4 5 9
TOTAL Business 16 28 12 10 3 38 31 69
Graduate School of Education and
Allied Professions
Counselor Education 2 0 2 0 0 0 4 4
Educ Studies & Teacher Prep 1 3 2 2 0 4 4 8
Family Therapy & Social Work 0 3 2 3 0 1 7 8
Psych & Educ Consultation 0 4 0 2 0 1 5 6
TOTAL GSEAP 3 10 6 7 0 6 20 26
School of Engineering
TOTAL Engineering 4 4 4 3 2 13 4 17
Marion Peckham Egan School of
Nursing & Health Studies
Nursing 2 10 3 4 8 0 27 27
Public Health 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1
Social Work 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 3
TOTAL Nursing 2 10 5 5 9 1 30 31
GRAND TOTAL 81 101 52 44 34 133 179 312
* Faculty counts are based on IPEDS definition: Includes faculty teaching as of 10/1 and those on sabbatical for the fall semester
# Professor, Associate, and Assistant rank includes both Tenured and Tenure Track
- No tenure track faculty currently have the rank of instructor
RANK# TOTAL
Professor Associate Assistant Male Female Total
Professor of
Practice
Visiting
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FACULTY PROFILE - FALL 2020
Professor
Highest Degree Professor Associate Assistant of Practice Visiting TOTAL Percentage
Doctorate 76 100 50 25 25 276 88%
Masters (Terminal) 3 1 2 0 1 7 2%
Masters 2 0 0 17 7 26 8%
Bachelors 0 0 0 1 1 2 1%
Certificate 0 0 0 1 0 1 0%
TOTAL 81 101 52 44 34 312 100%
- No tenure track faculty currently have the rank of instructor
By School Tenured Tenure Track
Non-Tenure
Track (Visiting)
TOTAL FT
Faculty
CAS 108 22 39 169
DSB 45 11 13 69
GSEAP 13 6 7 26
SOE 8 4 5 17
SON 11 6 14 31
TOTAL 185 49 78 312
Percent of Total 59% 16% 25% 100%
School Full-Time Part-Time Full-Time Part-Time Full-Time Part-Time
CAS 160 187 168 182 169 159
DSB 63 51 65 43 69 46
GSEAP 25 39 24 32 26 27
SOE 11 30 13 25 17 16
SON 24 33 30 61 31 58
TOTAL 283 340 300 343 312 306
Fall 2020
FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME FACULTY TRENDS
By School
FULL-TIME FACULTY
By Highest Degree, School, and Tenure Status
Fall 2018 Fall 2019
160
63
25
11
24
168
65
24
13
30
169
69
26
17
31
0
100
200
CAS DSB GSEAP SOE SON
Full-Time Faculty Trends
Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2020
187
51
39
30 33
182
43
32 25
61
159
46
27
16
58
0
100
200
CAS DSB GSEAP SOE SON
Part-Time Faculty Trends
Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2020
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FULL-TIME FACULTY AVERAGE SALARY 2019-2020
By AAUP-Defined Rank*
Fairfield University
2018-19^
Fairfield University
2019-20~
All Combined
Average
Church Related
Average
Private Independent
Average
SALARY
Professor $132,800 $136,500 $104,555 $103,694 $118,061
Associate $102,300 $105,400 $83,537 $81,394 $88,782
Assistant $92,300 $93,600 $73,120 $71,128 $76,953
# IIA institutions are defined as "institutions with post baccalaureate programs but not engaging in significant doctoral level education" (ACADEME 2016)
^Source: ACADEME: The Annual Report on the Economic Status of the Profession 2018-2019
~ Source: ACADEME: The Annual Report on the Economic Status of the Profession 2019-2020
- In 2019-2020 AAUP Excluded Faculty Compensation by Rank
* Per AAUP reporting requirements, all Visiting Faculty members are reported at the rank of Assistant
$127,400
$98,800
$89,800
$132,800
$102,300 $92,300
$136,500
$105,400
$93,600
$-
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
$160,000
$180,000
Professor Associate Assistant
Fairfield Univ. Salary by Rank
2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
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UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Fiscal Year
Permanent
Endowment
Permanent Endowment &
Funds Functioning as
Endowment
Fiscal Year Unrestricted Cash Total Cash
2002 $89,376,000 $122,935,000 2002 $2,500,582 $14,793,844
2003 $87,835,000 $122,881,000 2003 $2,532,833 $14,446,277
2004 $89,108,000 $132,033,000 2004 $2,616,261 $12,537,009
2005 $100,048,000 $172,697,000 2005 $2,745,855 $14,123,172
2006 $109,417,000 $205,888,000 2006 $2,953,061 $11,182,955
2007 $132,285,000 $256,536,000 2007 $2,853,732 $15,492,905
2008 $129,806,000 $249,035,000 2008 $3,152,185 $8,831,197
2009 $98,702,000 $188,801,000 2009 $2,864,487 $8,987,192
2010 $108,338,000 $204,142,000 2010 $2,949,011 $10,384,166
2011 $132,320,000 $237,186,000 2011 $2,737,439 $16,268,470
2012 $130,828,000 $229,134,000 2012 $2,664,325 $13,847,027
2013 $149,162,000 $253,958,000 2013 $2,584,820 $17,568,911
2014 $175,235,000 $292,955,000 2014 $2,566,506 $15,671,682
2015 $177,079,000 $293,882,000 2015 $2,852,439 $16,536,301
2016 $172,931,000 $284,990,000 2016 $2,585,824 $18,872,937
2017 $198,143,000 $321,234,000 2017 $2,437,676 $41,623,324
2018 $205,868,000 $331,859,000 2018 $2,423,106 $19,201,121
2019 $212,510,000 $339,595,000 2019 $2,624,999 $30,068,446
2020 $199,256,000 $317,391,000 2020 $2,078,517 $32,306,128
UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT MARKET VALUE DEVELOPMENT
$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
$30,000,000
$35,000,000
$40,000,000
$45,000,000
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Total Cash
$0
$50,000,000
$100,000,000
$150,000,000
$200,000,000
$250,000,000
$300,000,000
$350,000,000
$400,000,000
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
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UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
91%
4%
3% 1% 1%
FY 2020 Operating Revenue
Student Income Endowment and Other Releases
Other Income Unrestricted Gifts
Grants
41%
30%
19%
7%
3%
FY 2020 Operating Expenses
Employee Compensation Financial Aid
Purchased Goods & Services Depreciation
Interest
$181 $177 $202 $211 $217 $203
$120 $115
$125
$129 $130
$120
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020
Endowment Net Assets
By Designation (in millions)
Restricted Unrestricted
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UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
Assets FY 2019 FY 2020
Cash and Short-Term Investments $32,780 $55,924
Accounts Receivable, Net $3,308 $2,277
Long-Term Investments $363,931 $329,598
Property, Plant and Equipment $400,429 $427,443
Other Assets $66,104 $39,710
Total Assets $866,552 $854,952
Liabilities FY 2019 FY 2020
Account Payable and Accrued Expenses $43,102 $34,711
Deferred Revenue $12,081 $15,210
Long-Term Debt $268,752 $260,959
Other Liabilities $2,341 $2,049
Total Liabilities $326,276 $312,929
Net Assets $540,276 $542,023
* figures in thousands
- As of June 30, 2020
Fiscal Year Balance Sheet*
Total Gifts and Alumni Donations
$31,789,926
$29,907,176
$19,201,121
$41,623,324
$18,872,937
$24,714,792
$36,241,377
$44,716,107
$44,516,453
$27,752,542
$0 $20,000,000 $40,000,000
FY 20
FY 19
FY 18
FY 17
FY 16
Gifts
Commitments Total Cash
14%
20%
18%
17%
16%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
FY
20
FY
19
FY
18
FY
17
FY
16
% of Alumni who Donated
% of Alumni
Office of Institutional Research Page 53
UNIVERSITY ALUMNI
As of January 2021
Male Female TOTAL Male Female TOTAL
Living Alumni 20,139 20,957 41,096 Living Alumni 4,528 8,600 13,128
* Excludes Graduate Alumni who are also Undergraduate Alumni
State Headcount State Headcount Country Headcount Country Headcount
Alabama 23 Nevada 55 Argentina 1 Kenya 2
Alaska 13 New Hampshire 424 Australia 14 Korea 1
Arizona 158 New Jersey 4,594 Belgium 2 Korea, Republic of (South) 5
Arkansas 8 New Mexico 20 Bermuda 2 Malawi 1
California 1,006 New York 7,138 Brazil 4 Malaysia 1
Colorado 266 North Carolina 567 Bulgaria 1 Mexico 4
Connecticut 13,115 North Dakota 2 Burma 1 Moldova 1
Delaware 71 Ohio 187 Canada 44 Netherlands 4
District of Columbia 107 Oklahoma 18 Chile 2 New Zealand 6
Florida 1,374 Oregon 84 Colombia 4 Norway 2
Georgia 367 Pennsylvania 1,070 Croatia 1 Pakistan 2
Hawaii 33 Puerto Rico 78 Cyprus 1 Panama 6
Idaho 17 Rhode Island 486 Czech Republic 1 People's Republic 6
Illinois 431 South Carolina 287 Denmark 1 of China
Indiana 69 Tennessee 100 Dominican Rep. 1 Philippines 1
Iowa 17 Texas 383 Ecuador 3 Portugal 2
Kansas 23 Utah 44 Egypt 2 Russia 1
Kentucky 29 Vermont 172 El Salvador 1 Singapore 3
Louisiana 28 Virginia 641 France 6 Spain 3
Maine 216 Washington 138 Germany 7 Sweden 5
Maryland 556 West Virginia 5 Greece 1 Switzerland 8
Massachusetts 4,718 Wisconsin 64 Hong Kong 3 Trinidad and Tobago 1
Michigan 102 Wyoming 17 India 1 Turkey 1
Minnesota 71 Indonesia 1 United Kingdom 60
Mississippi 8 Ireland 5 US Virgin Islands 1
Missouri 55 Italy 10 Venezuela 1
Montana 23 Jamaica 1 Zambia 1
Nebraska 12 Japan 3
* 1,350 Unknown Alumni Addresses
UNIVERSITY ALUMNI STATISTICS
Undergraduate Graduate*
UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI*
STATE COUNTRY
By Location
Office of Institutional Research Page 54
DIMENNA-NYSELIUS LIBRARY
Component Summary and Special Library Collections and Services
Library Collections/
Circulation
Physical
Collection
Digital/Electronic
Collection
Books 313,699 873,927
Databases n/a 219
Media 13,008 131,884
Total Collection 326,707 1,006,030
Total Circulation 6,128# 331,678^
* As of January 2021
# Books only
^ E-books only
Library Collections/
Circulation
Physical
Collection
Digital/Electronic
Collection
Books 323,342 812,922
Databases n/a 217
Media 12,853 264,700
Total Collection 336,195 1,077,839
Total Circulation 12,634# 323,893^
* As of January 2020
# Books only
^ E-books only
Library Collections/
Circulation
Physical
Collection
Digital/Electronic
Collection
Books 320,011 788,031
Databases n/a 209
Media 13,429 192,942
Total Collection 333,440 981,182
Total Circulation 12,011# 108,118^
* As of January 2019
# Books only
^ E-books only
Special Library Collections and Services
1. Over 219 databases including ABI/Inform, Academic Search Premier, Academic OneFile, America: History
and Life, ARTstor, Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials, Bloomberg Tax & Accounting Center, Business
Source Elite, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, Communication and Mass Media Complete, Compendex, Credo
Reference Academic Core Online, Engineering Source, ERIC, Global Health, Health & Wellness Resource
Center, IEEE/IET Digital Library, JSTOR, Literary Reference Center Plus, MathSciNet, Mergent Online,
Morningstar, Nexis Uni, Opposing Viewpoints in Context, Ovid Nursing, Project Muse, Philosophers Index,
PsycINFO, SocIndex, World Politics Review. Remote access is available to University affiliates.
2. Media Collection that includes streaming video (Academic Video Online, Films on Demand,
Kanopy Streaming and Nursing Education in Video), DVDs, and audio CDs.
3. Primary Source Collections
A. The archives of Fairfield University and Fairfield Preparatory School.
B. Archive of Americana Online (including America’s Historical Imprints; America’s Historical
Newspapers; American State Papers; Connecticut Historical Newspapers; and the U.S.
Congressional Serial Set, 1817-1994).
C. Archives of Sexuality & Gender.
D. Human Rights Studies Online (1900-2010).
E. Women & Social Movements Collection Online (United States 1600-2000).
F. Nation Archive, Irish Newspaper Archives, Eighteenth & Nineteenth Century Collections Online.
G. Digital subscriptions to the New York Times and Wall Street Journal
4. The Heritage Edition of the Saint John’s Bible and a facsimile edition of the Book of Kells.
5. 16 group study rooms including a presentation practice and video conferencing room.
6. 10 collaboratory suites for group study and presentation preparation.
7. Fredrickson Family CAS Innovation Lab.
8. Dunkin Donuts cafe and vending machines.
9. Auditorium with seating for 90.
Component Summary counts are based on IPEDS reporting rules and reflect the
most recent fiscal year prior to October 1
2020-2021*
2018-2019*
2019-2020*
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ACADEMIC FACILITIES
Bannow (Rudolph F.) Science Center 11
School of Engineering
Canisius Hall 3
College of Arts and Sciences,
Graduate School of Education and
Allied Professions, Center for Faith and
Public Life, Center for Catholic Studies
DiMenna-Nyselius Library 10
Center for Academic Excellence, ITS
(Information Technology Services)
Center for Applied Ethics
NEW Dolan School of Business 8
Donnarumma Hall 4
Bennett Center for Judaic Studies
Egan (Marion Peckham) School of
Nursing and Health Studies 12
Kanarek Center for Palliative Care
PepsiCo Theatre 40
Quick (Regina A.) Center for the Arts 9
Kelley (Aloysius P.), S.J. Theatre,
Walsh (Thomas J.) Gallery,
Wien Theatre/Black Box
Xavier Hall – Fairfield Prep 17
University Media Center
ATHLETIC FACILITIES
Alumni Diamond 29
Alumni Hall – Sports Arena 14
Alumni Softball Field 33
Barlow Field 44
Basketball Courts 32
Batting Facility 60
Fr. Brissette Athletic Center – Fairfield Prep 54
Grauert Field 55
Lessing Field 24
Quick (Leslie C.), Jr. Recreation Complex 15
Rafferty Stadium 27
Tennis Courts 25
University Field 31
Walsh (Thomas J.), Jr. Athletic Center 26
(Fields and courts are green)
RESIDENCE HALLS
70 McCormick Road 35
Campion Hall 34
Dolan Campus 30
A. Dolan (John C.) Hall
Faber Hall 47
Gonzaga Hall 39
Stag Statue
Jogues Hall 36
Loyola Hall 2
Public Safety, Ignatian Residential
College, Lukacs Gallery
Regis Hall 38
Townhouse Complex 28
The Village 52
A. Meditz Hall
B. Kostka Hall
C. Claver Hall
D. 47 Mahan Road
42 Langguth Hall 56
NEW The Barnyard Manor 58
STUDENT SERVICES AND OTHER LOCATIONS
Alumni House 22
Alumni Relations Office
Barone (John A.) Campus Center 13
“The Tully” Dining Commons, Oak
Room, Dunkin’, Stags on the
	
Run convenience store, Snack Bar
and Offices for FUSA, StagCard,
WVOF, Residence Life, Student
Diversity and Multicultural Affairs,
and Student Engagement
Bellarmine Hall 6
President and Executive Offices,
Advancement, Marketing
and Communications,
Fairfield University Art Museum
Bellarmine Pond 46
Berchmans Hall – Fairfield Prep 16
Central Utility Facility 53
Conference Center at
Fairfield University 59
Early Learning Center 41
Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola 5
Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Campus
Ministry Center
Dolan Campus 30
A. Dolan (John C.) Hall
Student Health Center, Counseling
and Psychological Services
B. Dolan (David J.) House
The Murphy Center for Ignatian
Spirituality, Study Abroad
C. Dolan (Thomas F.) Commons
Offices for ITS (Information
	
Technology Services), Human
Resources, Design & Print
Hopkins Pond 51
Jesuit Community Center
(St. Ignatius Hall) 7
Kelley (Aloysius P.), S.J. Center 1
Offices of Undergraduate
and Graduate Admission,
Financial Aid, Registrar,
Academic & Career Development
Kelley Parking Garage 57
Maintenance Building 45
McAuliffe Hall 21
Bursar, Offices for Finance,
Purchasing and Central Receiving
Southwell Hall 42
The Kathryn P. Koslow Family
Counseling Center
The Levee 23
NORTH BENSON ROAD
BARLOW ROAD
ROUND HILL ROAD
BELLARMINE ROAD
MURPHY ROAD
FITZGERALD WAY
MCCORMICK ROAD
MOONEY ROAD
LEEBER ROAD
LEEBER ROAD
LYNCH ROAD
MAHAN ROAD
O’NEIL WAY
COUGHLIN ROAD
WEST LANGGUTH ROAD
EAST LANGGUTH ROAD
WALTER’S WAY
PORTER ROAD
LOYOLA DRIVE
MCINNES ROAD
47
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44
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51
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UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS
As of 2020-21 Academic Year
Building Purpose Established Sq. Ft.
Academic Facilities
Bannow (Rudolph F.) Science Center School of Engineering, Classrooms, Laboratories, Faculty Offices 1971 147,168
Berchmans Hall Preparatory School 1947 52,252
Canisius Hall Classrooms, Academic, Administrative Offices 1957 51,201
DiMenna - Nyselius Library Library, Center for Academic Excellence 1968 113,184
Dolan (Charles F.) School of Business Classrooms, Faculty Offices, and Administrative Offices 2019 85,172
Donnarumma Hall Faculty Offices, Academic, Administrative, Classrooms 1981 33,649
Egan (Marion Peckham) School of
Nursing and Health Studies
Classrooms, Faculty Offices, and Administrative Offices 2017 70,715
Pepsico Theater 1922 4,849
Quick (Regina A.) Center for the Arts Theaters, Art Gallery, Academic Space 1989 36,604
Xavier Hall Classrooms, Preparatory School 1947 57,889
Residence Halls
42 Langguth Hall Student Residences 2018 57,391
47 Mahan Road Student Residences 2000 78,000
70 McCormick Road Student Residences 2011 33,700
Barnyard Manor Buildings A & B Student Residences 2019 38,836
Barnyard Manor Building C Student Residences 2021 21,815
Barone House Student Residences 1965 2,528
Campion Hall Student Residences 1964 50,452
Claver Hall Student Residences 1972 40,510
Dolan (John C.) Hall Student Residences, Offices 1960 (East) 56,364
2011 (West) 20,076
Faber Hall Student Residences 1978 47,260
Gonzaga Hall Student Residences, Auditorium 1957 52,927
Jennings Road, House #1834 Student Residences 2020 1,512
Jogues Hall Student Residences, Music Classroom, and Wellness Center 1968 68,255
Kostka Hall Student Residences 1970 44,716
Loyola Hall Student Residences, Public Safety, Art Studios, Classrooms 1955 64,068
Meditz Hall Student Residences 2011 64,663
North Benson Road, House #738 Student Residences 2018 1,976
North Benson Road, House #748 Student Residences 2019 1,065
North Benson Road, House #784 Student Residences 2018 1,536
North Benson Road, House #994 Student Residences 2017 1,690
North Benson Road, House #1036 Student Residences 2011 2,490
North Benson Road, House #1052 Student Residences 2011 2,600
North Benson Road, House #1082 Staff Residence 2011 2,220
North Benson Road, House #1102 Student Residences 2014 2,006
Regis Hall Student Residences 1965 61,535
St. Robert's Hall Student Residences 1920 1,891
Townhouses (#1-7) Student Residences 1982 62,772
Townhouses (#8-10) Student Residences 1984 29,721
Townhouses (#11-15) Student Residences 1987 47,339
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UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS
As of 2020-21 Academic Year
Building Purpose Established Sq. Ft.
Athletic Facilities
Batting Facility Batting Practice Facility 2019 3,696
Fr. Brissette Athletic Center Preparatory School Gymnasium 2004 10,944
Quick (Leslie C.), Jr. Recreation Recreational Facilities, Pool 1979 61,791
Complex 2016-remodel 85,360
Rafferty Stadium Athletics 2015 12,500
Walsh (Thomas J.) Athletic Center Division 1 Athletic Training Center, Sports Medicine, Athletic Offices
and Academic Center, Practice Gym
1997 37,537
Student Services and Other Locations
Alumni House Administrative Offices, Meeting and Event Space 2000 9,483
1966 103,073
2017-remodel 20,700
Bellarmine Hall President's Office, Advancement, Marketing/Communications 1921 36,375
Museum of Art 2010 2,700
Central Utility Facility Energy and Electrical Services 1970 8,690
Central Utility Facility Addition 2020 1,650
Conference Center Meeting and Event Space, Media Center 1979 70,739
Dolan (Thomas F.) Commons ITS, Design & Digital Print Services, Human Resources 1966 21,710
Dolan (David J.) House Offices, Classrooms 1930 8,396
Early Learning Center Day Care 2008 2,957
1990 17,504
Kelley (Aloysius P.), S.J. Center Administrative and Student Service Offices, Function Space 2006 23,707
Kelley Center Parking Garage Parking 2017 121,700
Maintenance Complex Maintenance 2019 6,179
McAuliffe Hall Purchasing and Receiving, Finance, Administrative Offices 1896 39,740
Pedro Arrupe Hall Preparatory School 2005 28,813
Southwell Hall Kathryn P. Koslow Center for Marriage and Family Therapy 1840 2,157
St. Ignatius Hall Fairfield Jesuit Community Center 2010 20,000
The Levee Campus Pub, Dining, and Entertainment Venue 1995 3,500
Auxiliary Services (dining rooms, bookstore, mail room), Student
Organizations, Administrative Offices, Meeting, Social and Events
Barone (John A.) Campus Center and
Tully Dining Commons
Chapel, Campus M Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola and inistry, Meeting Room
Arrupe Campus Ministry Center
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UNIVERSITY HISTORY
1942 Fairfield College of St. Robert Bellarmine, Inc. purchased two adjoining estates in Fairfield
Fairfield College-Preparatory School opened classes in a four-year program
1945 Fairfield University was chartered by the State of Connecticut to grant degrees
1947 First class of 303 male students was admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences
1949 College of Arts and Sciences was accredited by the State of Connecticut
1950 First graduate classes in education were held on a coeducational basis
Education Program for teacher certification was accredited by the State of Connecticut
1951 First graduation class
1953 Fairfield University fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
1963 Graduate Department of Education became the Graduate School of Education
1966 Graduate School of Corporate and Political Communication opened
1970 Women were admitted to all undergraduate programs
Undergraduate School of Nursing admitted its first class
1972 Center for Lifetime Learning offered its first courses
Graduated first class of women
1975 Connecticut Center for Continuing Education became part of the University
1978 School of Business was established
1979 School of Continuing Education was established
1981 School of Business offered its first Master of Science degree program in Financial Management
1982
The Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions merged with The School of Continuing Education to form The
School of Graduate and Continuing Education
1987
The School of Graduate and Continuing Education was separated into two schools: The School of Continuing Education
and The Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions
1989 Acquired the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur property
1990 The Graduate School of Communication closed
1994 Acquired Bridgeport Engineering Institute
Masters of Science in Nursing and Masters in Business Administration Program offered
1995 Accepted into Phi Beta Kappa
1997 Granted accreditation into the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Master of Arts offered in American Studies
1998 Master of Science offered in Management of Technology and in Software Engineering
1999 School of Engineering becomes a separate undergraduate school
2000 Master of Science offered in Mathematics
School of Business named to honor Cablevision founder Charles F. Dolan
2002 School of Continuing Education was renamed to University College
2004 Fairfield University’s eighth President was installed
2008 MFA in Creative Writing launched
2009 Master’s in Communication offered
2010 Doctor of Nursing Practice offered
Bellarmine Museum opened
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UNIVERSITY HISTORY
2012 University College closed and part-time students matriculated into other colleges
2013 Master of Public Administration launched
2015 Rafferty Stadium Complex opens
School of Nursing renamed Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies
2016 MS in Business Analytics launched
2017 Installation of the ninth University President, Mark R. Nemec, Ph. D.
Fairfield Celebrates its 75th Year of Jesuit Education
2018 The Robert J. and Elizabeth K. Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality named in memory of the parents of
Fairfield alumnus and University Trustee Robert J. Murphy Jr. '71
The Magis Core is Endowed ensuring an intensive liberal arts focus will always be a staple of Fairfield education
MS in Data Science launched
MA In Education Technology approved by NECHE and launched as Fairfeild's first fully online degree program
2019 Fairfield rises to #1 in the Northern Region in the annual U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges 2019 ranking.
MA In Interior Design launched
Master of Social Work (MSW) launched
2020 Fairfield launches a Year of Wellbeing: HealthU@Fairfield; Mind, Body, Spirit
MA in Interior Design launched
Dual Degree MBA/MSN launched between Dolan School of Business and Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies
MS in Marketing Analytics launched
MSN, Entry to Practice Nursing launched
Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition launched
2021 MS in Healthcare Administration launched
MS in Cybersecurity launched
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UNIVERSITY HISTORY: COVID-19 Pandemic
January 30, 2020 The first University-wide communication about the novel coronavirus is sent
February 25, 2020 Due to a growing outbreak in Italy, Fairfield University closes the Florence University of the Arts program and
helps students return home
March 11, 2020 Fairfield University announces a pivot to online instruction for March 16 through March 29
as cases in the United States rise
March 22, 2020 Fairfield University decides to continue remote learning and work from home for the remainder of the Spring
Semester. Equitable adjustments to room and board and other fees are made
May 17, 2020 A Virtual Commencement is celebrated for the Class of 2020
July 8, 2020 The Stags Come Home plan, to welcome students back to campus for Fall 2020 is first announced to the
University community. The plan includes a health monitoring cell phone application, repopulation testing,
contact tracing, mask mandates, increased cleanings of facilities, and socially distanced seating in classrooms and
dining facilities.
August 4, 2020 Fairfield University shares with students and families how they will follow the Connecticut State travel advisory
including testing and quarantine plans for students.
August 24, 2020 Fall 2020 Repopulation testing begins, including on-site testing clinics, and a process for submitting external test
results.
6-Sep-20 Repopulation testing concludes after 5,563 of tests have been conducted.
Throughout Fall Semester Surveillance testing, Diagnostic Testing, Selected Population Testing, Isolation/Quarantine protocols, and other
mitigation strategies are implemented. Strategies are continually assessed and increased/decreased based on
positivity rates on campus. Courses are taught in a hybrid format, with some students opting for remote learning
from home and On-Campus/Beach students learning in person when possible.
November 18, 2020 Students are tested prior to their departure for the Thanksgiving Break, after which courses moved to 100%
online learning.
December 18, 2020 Final fall testing numbers are locked in. During the Fall 2020 semester Fairfield University conducted 16,220 tests
January 6, 2021 Students receive communication about the Spring 2021 Repopulation testing and move-in schedule, including
instructions for ordering and submitting an at home test.
January 21, 2021 On-Campus students begin their phased move in and repopulation testing clinics begin on campus.
"Study in Place" quarantine begins on campus and classes are 100% online learning.
February 10, 2021 "Study in Place" is lifted and courses begin in hybrid format. Some students learn remotely from home while
On-Campus/Beach students learning in person when possible. Weekly testing of 100% of the campus community
begins.
February 21, 2021 Repopulation testing concludes after 13,516 of tests have been conducted.
Throughout Spring Semester Surveillance Testing and Diagnostic testing commenced for the Spring '21 semester with 100% of the campus
community being tested each week; testing rates may be adjusted based on Connecticut state guidelines
Timeline of the Covid-19 Pandemic at Fairfield University
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