Fairfield University
Established in 1942, the Fairfield University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Fairfield (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Connecticut. This institution also has branch campuses in Austin, Bridgeport and Shanghai. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Fairfield University (FU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Fairfield University (FU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 81-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.