Fairfield University
Former name | Fairfield University of St. Robert Bellarmine (1942–1944) |
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| Motto | Per Fidem ad Plenam Veritatem (Latin) |
Motto in English | Through Faith to the Fullness of Truth |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1942 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Jesuit) |
Academic affiliations | AJCU ACCU NEASC NAICU Space-grant |
| Endowment | $502.7 million (2025) |
| President | Mark R. Nemec |
| Provost | Christine Siegel |
Academic staff | 729 total (484 FTE) |
| Students | 6,864 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 5,391 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 1,473 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , U.S. 41°9′36.61″N 73°15′29.04″W / 41.1601694°N 73.2580667°W |
| Campus | Suburban 200 acres (81 ha) |
| Fight song | "Hail Stags" |
| Colors | Red & white |
| Nickname | Stags |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Lucas the Stag |
| Website | fairfield.edu |
Fairfield University is a private Jesuit university in Fairfield, Connecticut. It was founded by the Jesuits in 1942. In the fall of 2024, the university had about 5,400 full-time undergraduate students and 1,500 graduate students, including full-time and part-time students. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees through its five schools and colleges.