Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Fairfield is 1.5× more selective than Providence
Acceptance rate - 2
Fairfield's yield is 5 pts higher than Providence's
Yield rate - 3
Fairfield's SAT midpoint is 5 points higher than Providence's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- ProvidenceVery selective
- FairfieldVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 25–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- ProvidenceTest-optional
- FairfieldTest-optional
How they read a record
Providence
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Fairfield
and GPA are both very important. 54% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | Providence | Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Very important |
| Essay | Required | Very important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Important |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why