Undergraduate Tuition

Full-Time Tuition & Fee Schedule: 2025-26 Academic Year

Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Nursing	Cost
Tuition	$59,460
Room - Residence Halls
Single	$13,030
Expanded Single	$15,120
Double/Suite/Quad	$11,630
Triple	$8,230
Expanded Triple	$11,060
Room - Single Occupancy Townhouses & Apartment Complex	$17,830
Room - Double Occupancy Townhouses & Apartment Complex	$15,910
Room - Triple Occupancy Townhouses & Apartment Complex	$12,030
Board - Unlimited	$8,110
Board - 14 Meals + Dining $100	$7,390
Undergrad Student Activity Fee (charged in Fall semester)	$950
Undergrad Student Activity Fee (if registered Full-Time only in Spring)	$475
Orientation Fee (Freshmen only)	$400
Orientation Fee (Transfers only)	$150
Science Laboratory Fee (per course)	$125
Engineering Laboratory Fee (per course)	$127
Finance Technology Fee (FNCE 2101)	$145
Finance Technology Fee (ACCT 2265)	$160
Nursing Testing Fee (per semester)	$137
Nursing Laboratory Fee/Clinical Fee (per semester)	$152
Nursing NCLEX Review Fee (Fall Only, Seniors & MEPN)	$262
Nursing ECCO Fee (NURS 4360/5360)	$257
Media Laboratory Fee (per course)	$125
Studio Arts (per course)	$125/150
Music Lessons (per course)	$710
Red Stack Direct	$24/ credit hour

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Direct Expenses (1)	Full-Time Tuition (2)	General Fee	Orientation Fee
First-Year Resident	$57,450	$900	$400
First-Year Commuter	$57,450	$900	$400
Upper-Class Resident	$57,450	$900	-
Upper-Class Commuter	$57,450	$900	-

The cost of attendance (COA) varies by academic year. The COA is the total amount it may cost for a full-time resident student to attend Fairfield University during a specified period of enrollment. This information is very useful for financial planning purposes and for securing loans, if necessary. The COA includes two types of related educational expenses, direct and indirect. Direct costs are the costs for which a student will be billed by the Office of the Bursar. These costs include, but are not limited to, tuition, room/board and fees. Indirect costs will not be billed, but may be incurred as expenses while attending Fairfield University. These costs can include books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.

Average Direct Living On Campus Expenses

Direct Expenses	Housing	Food
First-Year Resident	$12,038	$7,800
First-Year Commuter	N/A	N/A
Upper-Class Resident	$12,038	$7,800
Upper-Class Commuter	N/A	N/A

Average Indirect Living with Parent Expenses

Indirect Expenses	Housing	Food
First-Year Resident	N/A	N/A
First-Year Commuter	$8,600	$7,800
Upper-Class Resident	N/A	N/A
Upper-Class Commuter	$8,600	$7,800

Indirect Expenses

Indirect Expenses	Books/CM/Supp/Equip (5)	Transportation	Miscellaneous Expenses
First-Year Resident	$1,175	$950	$1,055
First-Year Commuter	$1,175	$1,350	$1,055
Upper-Class Resident	$1,175	$950	$1,055
Upper-Class Commuter	$1,175	$1,350	$1,055

Totals

Totals	Cost
First-Year Resident	$81,768
First-Year Commuter	$78,730
Upper-Class Resident	$81,368
Upper-Class Commuter	$78,330

Direct Expenses and Indirect Expenses are two vital parts of the "Cost of Attendance" or budget. All financial aid packages are developed using a cost of attendance. Direct expenses are charges that a student will incur on their billing statement from the Bursar's Office. Indiret Expenses are other costs that a student will incur on their own while attending Fairfield University. The amounts factored into the Indirect Expenses are only averages of what a student may spend.
Tuition is based on a student's anticipated full-time enrollment. If a student fails to enroll full time, their financial aid may be forfeited. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@fairfield.edu or 203-254-4125 for further assistance.
Housing cost based on cost of on-campus housing and food charges are based on a 3 meal a day plan. Changes may vary depending on the type of housing the student is assigned.
Housing and food allowance for a student who lives with their parents is estimated $8,600 for housing and $7,800 for food, and is considered an indirect expense.
"Books/CM/Supp/Equip" means books/class materials/supplies/equipment.

Part-Time Undergraduate Tuition and Fee Schedule

All Schools with Part-Time Programs	Cost
Bachelor in Liberal & Professional Studies	$915/credit hour
Engineering Part-time Undergraduate (less than 12 credit hours)	$975/credit hour
Summer Term & Intersession Terms (all other undergraduates)	$915/credit hour
Tuition (Part-time admitted students – less than 12 credit hours)	$915/credit hour
Tuition (Part-time admitted students – 12 credit hours or more; Fall & Spring)	$29,730/semester
Tuition (Full-time Undergraduates change to Part-time; requires Dean’s approval)	$2,185/credit hour
Registration Fee	$60/semester
Red Stack Direct	$24/ credit hour

Nursing Tuition and Fee Schedule

Schedule	Cost
Nursing BS - Second Degree Program (non-cohort students)	$975/credit hour
Nursing BS - Second Degree Program (Summer 2024 and Spring 2025 cohort students)	$13,845/semester
Nursing BS - Second Degree Program (Summer 2025 and Spring 2026 cohort students)	$14,330/semester

Tuition and Fee Schedule

Type of Fee	Cost
Application Fee	$65
Automobile Registration Fee (Commuter)	$100
Automobile Registration Fee (Residents)	$150
Commencement Fee	$200
Housing Fee (over Break periods)	$75/day
Housing Fee (Early Arrival)	$75/day
Housing Fee (late notification for Break housing)	$50/day
Late Fee (outstanding balance under $5,999)	$100
Late Fee (outstanding balance $6,000 - $9,999)	$200
Late Fee (outstanding balance $10,000 - $14,999)	$300
Late Fee (outstanding balance $15,000 - $19,999)	$400
Late Fee (outstanding balance $20,000 - $24,999)	$500
Late Fee (outstanding balance $25,000 or more)	$600
Monthly Payment Plan	$40/semester
Registration Fee (part-time only)	$60/semester
Returned Check Fee	$35
Study Abroad Application Fee	$125
Summer Storage Fee	$500
Transcript Fee	$20