Fairfield University, Connecticut
Fairfield University is a community of 2,939 people in Connecticut.
Why visit Fairfield University
Townapedia lists 36 museums and landmarks, 44 parks and trails, 119 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, Black Rock Harbor Light, Ahavath Achim Synagogue and Bassickville Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 24°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Fairfield University
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About Fairfield University
Fairfield University is a private Catholic university in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 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 and, since 2023, associate degrees.
From the Wikipedia article Fairfield University (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater
University arts center in Fairfield, Connecticut
Black Rock Harbor Light
Lighthouse · 2.4 mi
Lighthouse in Connecticut, United States
Fairfield University
School · 2.3 mi
University located in Fairfield, Connecticut
Klein Memorial Auditorium
Cinema and theater · 3.1 mi
Theater in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Museums and landmarks36
Ahavath Achim Synagogue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Synagogue in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bassickville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Bikur Cholim Synagogue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Black Rock Gardens Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Area in Bridgeport, Connecticut, US
Black Rock Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bronson Windmill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Windmill in Connecticut, United States of America
Cassidy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
David Ogden House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Division Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Fairfield Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Connecticut
Fairfield station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Railway station in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Greenfield Hill Grange No. 133
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States of America
24 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds44
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Seaside Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut
32 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes119
Archie Moore's
Restaurant · Burger · 1.2 mi
48 Sanford Street, Fairfield
Mo-Su 11:30-24:00; Sa-Su 00:00-01:00
BRYAC Restaurant & Raw Bar
Restaurant · American, Seafood · 1.4 mi
3074 Fairfield Avenue
Mo-Th 15:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-02:00; Su 11:00-01:00
Circle Diner
Restaurant · Diner · 1.0 mi
441 Post Road, Fairfield
Mo-Th 06:00-13:00; Fr 06:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-02:00,06:00-24:00; Su...
Pizza Mediterranean
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
1557 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Planet Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
733 Post Road, Fairfield
Mo-Su 10:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-24:00
Sally's Apizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
665 Commerce Drive, Fairfield
Mo-Th 16:30-21:00; Fr 16:30-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Alina's Patisserie
Bakery · 1.5 mi
1525 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield
Mo off; Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Craft 260
Bar and pub · Steak House · 1.0 mi
260 Post Road, Fairfield
Mo-Th 15:30-21:30, Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30, Su 12:00-21:30
GRK Grill
Restaurant · Greek · 1.5 mi
1561 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su off
107 more on the map.
History
In 1941, James H. Dolan, Provincial for the New England Province of the Society of Jesus, received written permission from Bishop Maurice F. McAuliffe of the Hartford Archdiocese to establish a Jesuit high school and college in the southwestern area of Connecticut. Fairfield University was officially founded in 1942 when the Jesuits acquired the two contiguous estates of the Brewster Jennings and Walter Lashar families. Upon its founding, it became the 26th Jesuit college/university in the United States.
In the same year, Dolan appointed John J. McEleney as the first president of the Fairfield University of St. Robert Bellarmine and Vicar of the Fairfield College Preparatory School. In 1944, Dolan became the second president. During his tenure, the State of Connecticut chartered Fairfield University to grant degrees in 1945. In 1947, the College of Arts and Sciences admitted its first class of 303 male students. The State of Connecticut accredited the College of Arts and Sciences and the university held its first summer session of undergraduate courses in 1949.
In 1970, Fairfield became co-educational, admitting its first undergraduate class of women. In the same year, the School of Nursing, which is now part of the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies was formed, offering four year undergraduate programs.
From the History section of Fairfield University on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship21
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
United Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Shopping23
European Meat Market & Delicatessen
Shop · 1.4 mi
849 Kings Highway East, Fairfield
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy
School · 4.8 mi
655 Stillman St., Bridgeport
Healthcare10
Passport Health Fairfield Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
140 Sherman Street, Fairfield
Map of Fairfield University
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 24°F | 3.2 in | 8.5 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 10.7 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 32°F | 4.1 in | 7.0 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 42°F | 4.2 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 68°F | 52°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 68°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 67°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 38°F | 3.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 4.0 in | 5.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Ap 72504 (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
The county has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-21: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-30: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Southport 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Bridgeport 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Sacred Heart University 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Coleytown 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Compo 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Poplar Plains 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Trumbull Center 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Daniels Farm 8 mi north, about 14 min by car
- South Wilton 8 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Norwalk 10 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bellarmine Hall at Fairfield University, CT, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellarmine Hall entrance, Fairfield University, Jllm06, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bust of Cardinal Roberto Bellarmine by Bernini on display at Fairfield University Art Museum, Zeete, Public domain
- Bellarmine Hall, Fairfield University, alumni lounge, Jllm06, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridgeport Islamic Community Center, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- BridgeportCT BlackRockHD JohnWheelerHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nathaniel Wheeler Memorial Fountain, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- BridgeportCT SeasidePark PerryMemorialArch, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Baptist Church (Bridgeport, Connecticut), Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- Pine creek park bridge, Wahrnehmer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 06604-st-johns-episcopal-church, Paul Luciano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BridgeportCT CassidyHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BridgeportCT BikurCholimSynagogue, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Southport Congregational Church, 1966, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- FairfieldCT WestboundSouthportRRStation2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GREENFIELD HILL GRANGE NO. 133 FAIRFIELD COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- David Ogden House HABS 1938, Everett H. Keeler, Public domain
- BridgeportCT BlackRockGardensHD, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BridgeportCT DivisionStreetHD CottageStreet, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BridgeportCT BassickvilleHD BassickAve, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BridgeportCT PeytonRandolphBishopHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RESTMORE, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- JOHN OSBORNE HOUSE, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Frederic Bronson Windmill, 3015 Bronson Road, Fairfield (Fairfield County, Connecticut), Jack Boucher, Public domain
- BridgeportCT StratfieldHD WestParishChurch, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BridgeportCT FormerAchavathAchimSynagogue, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum Exterior, Jllm06, Public domain
- BridgeportCT MaplewoodSchool, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fairfield Museum Front Exterior, Jllm06, Public domain
- Quick Center for the Arts, Stagophile, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bellarmine Museum of Art 8 - Historic plaster casts, Jllm06, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellarmine Museum of Art 1 - brass items, Jllm06, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellarmine Museum of Art 2, Jllm06, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellarmine Museum of Art 3 - brass dish, Jllm06, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellarmine Museum of Art 6 - Ancient Mexican ceramics, Jllm06, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellarmine Museum of Art 7, Jllm06, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Connecticut Turnpike - Fairfield Service Plaza, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rest stop in Connecticut, en route to Washington DC - panoramio, Arnab Majumdar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Birdcraft Sanctuary (Unedited), Spencer Georgiades, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Winter saga, Aocher, CC BY-SA 4.0
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