Fairfield, CT · Private nonprofit university · Suburb (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $46,580 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $46,580 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,520 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $64,621 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $44,554 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $20,067 less than the sticker price — about 31% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (12) | Track & Field (232), Football (154), Lacrosse (60), Wrestling (58), Baseball (39), Soccer (32), Ice Hockey (31), Fencing (26), Volleyball (23), Basketball (16), Golf (15), Tennis (13) |
| Women’s varsity sports (16) | Track & Field (269), Rowing (68), Equestrian (39), Soccer (37), Ice Hockey (35), Lacrosse (30), Swimming & Diving (30), Wrestling (30), Field Hockey (26), Softball (25), Volleyball (22), Bowling (17), Basketball (14), Fencing (12), Tennis (12), Golf (9) |
| Softball conference | MAAC |
| Head softball coach | Pam London |
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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