Fairfield University Campus Life
Demographic Breakdown
| % of undergrads on campus: | 85% |
| % of undergrads owning a car?: | 70% |
| % of males in fraternities: | 0% |
| % of females in sororities: | 0% |
| % of students on-campus (weekends): | 90% |
| On-campus housing availibility: | Yes |
| Housing assistance programs?: | 85% |
| Housing available for all students?: | Yes |
| Off-campus assistance?: | No |
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Housing Stats
| Types of available housing: | coed dorms (58%), apartment for single students (30%), special housing for disabled students (2%), other housing options (10%) |
| % college-owned singles: | 15% |
| % college-owned doubles: | 40% |
| % college-owned triples: | 15% |
| % college-owned apartments: | 30% |
| % college-owned other: | N/A |
| Number of college-owned residences: | 24 |
| % of rooms with sprinkler systems: | 71% |
| % of rooms with fire alarms: | 100% |
| % of rooms with high-speed internet: | 100% |
Campus Geography
| Campus size: | 200 acres |
| Nearest airport location (miles): | New York City (60), Hartford (60) |
| Nearest train station (miles): | Bridgeport (5) |
| Nearest bus station (miles): | Bridgeport (5) |
| Public transport on campus?: | No |
| Cars allowed on campus?: | No |
Employment
| School employment opportunities?: | Yes |
| Average undergraduate earnings ($$): | 1,000 |
| Freshmen not encouraged to work?: | No |
% undergraduates employed: | 13% |
ROTC/Alcohol Policy
| Army ROTC presence?: | Offered at cooperating institution (Sacred Heart University) |
| Navy ROTC presence?: | Not offered |
| Airforce ROTC presence?: | Not offered |
| Alcohol permitted (wet campus)?: | Yes |
| Other campus rules: | class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, other |
| Well-known campus events | Major Music Concerts; Bowling, Broadway Shows; Noche Caliente (hosted by SALSA); Glee Club Concerts; Hunger Clean Up; Dance Ensemble Recital; Dogwood Dance, May Day, Week of Welcome and Senior Week; Sailing Club; Ballroom Dancing and Break Dance Clubs; Junior Ring Dinner. |