Fairfield University is a private Jesuit university located in Fairfield, Connecticut. It was founded in 1942 and has since grown to offer over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across five schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Dolan School of Business, the School of Engineering, the School of Nursing, and the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions. Fairfield University is committed to providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes critical thinking, ethical leadership, and social responsibility. The university has a diverse student body and offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including over 100 student organizations and 20 varsity sports teams.