
Fairfield University is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. They also allow self-reporting of scores, which enables students to provide their SAT or ACT results directly on their application without needing to submit official scores immediately. Currently, 14% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 5% submit ACT scores. In total, 19% of applicants present their test scores, with some students opting to submit both.