please help! looking for possible safety schools

kcmdonahue
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:39:39 +0000

kcmdonahue…what kind of kids go to Fairfield?..what’s it’s reputation in the Northeast? What schools would you compare to besides Fordham?

Fairfield is a Jesuit university and in a rich Fairfield County town, so naturally you get your higher-than-usual percentage of rich white Christian kids. However, I think Fairfield’s reputation as an extremely white school is a bit overblown as I have seen lots of diversity there despite whites having a substantial majority. That being said, it defintiely has a preppy vibe that is encouraged by its location. It has a good reputation in the Northeast and is probably the best school in Fairfield County (not saying much though, it doesn’t have much competition). It’s in a great location right near downtown Fairfield and the beach so that’s what draws a lot of kids. As for schools that are like Fairfield, I’ve seen that most kids that apply to Fairfield also apply to Loyola Maryland, Villanova, Holy Cross, and BC. Fairfield has lately been rising in reputation and I personally love the campus!