Ranking Overview

Fairfield's ranking profile is strongest in teaching, student experience, career services, nursing and salary impact.

Current Ranking Snapshot

Ranking body	Latest available position
U.S. News & World Report 2026	National Universities, No. 139 (tie)
U.S. News & World Report 2026	Best Undergraduate Nursing, No. 74
U.S. News & World Report 2026	Best Undergraduate Teaching, No. 25
U.S. News & World Report 2026	Best Value Schools, No. 131
Princeton Review 2026	Best Career Services, No. 18
Princeton Review	Best in the Northeast
LinkedIn Top Colleges 2025	No. 28 in the US
WSJ/College Pulse 2024	No. 124 in the US
WSJ/College Pulse 2024	No. 108 for Salary Impact
Georgetown CEW	Top 1% for ROI and long-term value

What The Rankings Mean

Fairfield's rankings point to a university with strong outcomes and a strong student experience. The most useful signals for applicants are teaching quality, career support, salary impact and the way the university supports graduates after they leave campus.

Recognition And Quality Signals

Fairfield also highlights:

• 97% of the Class of 2025 employed, in graduate school or in a volunteer service program
• Average salary of USD 73,334 excluding bonuses
• 26.8% of graduates admitted to graduate school
• A strong internship network with employers such as Deloitte, ESPN, Make-A-Wish and St. Jude

Ranking Advice For September 2026 Applicants

Students applying for the September 2026 intake should compare Fairfield using:

• Teaching quality
• Career services and alumni access
• Internship opportunities in the Northeast
• Student experience and campus life
• Program strength in their intended major

If you want a university where rankings reflect both student experience and professional outcomes, Fairfield is a very competitive option.