Fairfield University is a private, Jesuit university located in Fairfield, Connecticut, founded in 1942. It is privately owned and employs approximately 2,840 people. As of 2023, the university's student body comprised roughly 5,000 full-time undergraduate students and 1,200 graduate students (including both full-time and part-time enrollment). Fairfield University offers a range of academic programs, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, across its five schools and colleges.