Fairfield, CT · Private nonprofit university · Suburb (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $54,455 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $54,455 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,750 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,150 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $71,215 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $45,701 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $25,514 less than the sticker price — about 36% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (9) | Lacrosse (55), Rowing (42), Baseball (38), Soccer (33), Swimming & Diving (28), Basketball (18), Tennis (11), Golf (10), Cross Country (10) |
| Women’s varsity sports (11) | Rowing (48), Lacrosse (33), Soccer (33), Field Hockey (28), Swimming & Diving (25), Softball (23), Volleyball (20), Basketball (16), Cross Country (16), Tennis (10), Golf (8) |
| Softball conference | MAAC |
| Head softball coach | Julie Brzezinski |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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