Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $56,360
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $56,360
- Average Net Price
- $46,274
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 6.8%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $17,400
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $17,500
- Books & Supplies
- $1,175
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $74,935
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $276/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 81.6%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 47.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 6.8%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $32,161 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $28,062 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $35,003 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $39,355 |
| $110,001+ | $49,644 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families at Fairfield typically pay $46,274 annually after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $32,161, while those from households above $110,000 pay nearly $50,000. Over four years, the average family invests around $185,000 in a Fairfield education. Only 24% of students receive institutional grants, averaging $25,279.
Most graduates carry manageable debt loads of $26,000, translating to monthly payments of $276. With median earnings hitting $88,794 ten years post-graduation, loan payments represent about 4% of income. The 82% loan repayment rate suggests most alumni handle their debt successfully.
Wealthy families pay close to full price at this Jesuit institution, while lower-income students receive substantial aid. The sweet spot appears to be middle-class families earning $30,000-$48,000, who pay the least after financial aid kicks in.
Most graduates carry manageable debt loads of $26,000, translating to monthly payments of $276. With median earnings hitting $88,794 ten years post-graduation, loan payments represent about 4% of income. The 82% loan repayment rate suggests most alumni handle their debt successfully.
Wealthy families pay close to full price at this Jesuit institution, while lower-income students receive substantial aid. The sweet spot appears to be middle-class families earning $30,000-$48,000, who pay the least after financial aid kicks in.
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