Fairfield University SAT and ACT scores
Fairfield, CT · private college · 4,968 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Fairfield University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Fairfield University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Fairfield University scored 1260 to 1390, with an average of 1335. A score at or above 1330 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Fairfield University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 29 to 32. A 32 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Fairfield University require the SAT or ACT?
Fairfield University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Fairfield University accept the CLT?
Fairfield University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Connecticut with similar scores
- University of ConnecticutSAT 1210–1440
- United States Coast Guard AcademySAT 1240–1400
- Trinity CollegeSAT 1298–1470
- Quinnipiac UniversitySAT 1150–1320
- Connecticut CollegeSAT 1350–1500
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Auburn UniversitySAT 1260–1390
- Clemson UniversitySAT 1240–1410
- College of the Holy CrossSAT 1240–1410
- Fisk UniversitySAT 1140–1510
- The University of the SouthSAT 1260–1390
- University of DenverSAT 1240–1410
More about Fairfield University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Fairfield University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026