
Fairfield University's overall acceptance rate has seen a significant decline, dropping from 65% in 2015 to 33.3% for the application year 2024, which involved 18,509 applicants and 6,162 acceptances. The trend indicates a tightening of admissions, as the rate decreased from 44.9% in 2023 and from 52.2% in 2022. Specifically, the Regular Decision acceptance rates have also shown a decrease, matching the overall rate at 33.3% for 2024, compared to 42% in 2023, underscoring a more competitive environment for future applicants.