FAIRFIELD, Conn. —Fairfield University’s analysis of the Class of 2029 profile, highlights a remarkable level of interest that has been a defining element of the 2025 admission cycle.
This year, the University received applications from a highly talented pool of students, representing over 3,410 high schools across 49 states (including D.C. and Puerto Rico) and 92 countries. The total number of applications for the Class of 2029 reached 21,290, marking a 15% increase from last year’s total of 18,502, and a 38% increase from two years ago, when 15,450 applications were received.
This year’s admissions cycle also marks a significant shift in selectivity. With Fairfield’s ongoing commitment to maintaining an incoming first-year class size of 1,450 students, the overall admit rate has decreased to 25%, making this year the most selective admission cycle in recent history. This decrease reflects the strength and competitiveness of the applicant pool, with applicants demonstrating exceptional academic achievement and leadership potential.
Additional Class of 2029 admission statistics include an average weighted GPA of 3.90 and middle 50% SAT range for those who submitted scores: 1310-1420. Students from Jesuit/Cristo Rey Schools made up 517 of admitted students.
"We are truly blessed to have received applications from such an incredibly talented group of students," said Vice President for Enrollment Management Corry Unis. "The growth in applications and Early Decision admits reflects not only the strength of our academic programs, but also the increasing recognition of Fairfield's commitment to developing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. We are excited to welcome the Class of 2029 to our community."
For more information about Fairfield University or to learn more about the Class of 2029, please visit: www.fairfield.edu.
Fairfield University is a modern, Jesuit Catholic University, rooted in one of the world’s oldest intellectual and spiritual traditions. More than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 44 states, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 46 countries, are enrolled in the University’s five schools. In the spirit of rigorous and sympathetic inquiry into all dimensions of human experience, Fairfield welcomes students from diverse backgrounds to share ideas and engage in open conversations. The University is located in the heart of a region where the future takes shape, on a stunning campus on the Connecticut coast just an hour from New York City.