The nursing school at Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fairfield, Connecticut. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 22 nursing schools in Connecticut, Fairfield University ranks #4 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #47. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 95.56%, giving the Fairfield University an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Fairfield University: CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Accelerated BSN, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, Master Degree and MSN to DNP level degrees.
For nursing students in Connecticut, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 87.86% and for BSN programs is 94.02%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Fairfield University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 95.56%
- Connecticut State Rank: 4
- National Rank: 47
- Grade: A
Ranked Programs
- Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Connecticut
- Best Specific NP Programs Adult Psychiatric – Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs RN or BSN to NP
Best Online Nursing Programs for Connecticut Students
In-state nursing schools are preferable to out-of-state programs as your tuition and logistics for attending school will be considerably less than if you attended school out-of-state. Online nursing schools are also an option.
Compare Connecticut Nursing School Programs
Compare Connecticut Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
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Number of Nursing Programs in Connecticut | 9 | 12 |
Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Connecticut | 87.86% | 94.02% |
NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Connecticut | 84.26% to 94.15% | 86.48% to 97.33% |
Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Connecticut | BSN Rankings for Connecticut |
Fairfield University
Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies
Pass Rate

- 1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT - 06824-5195
- (203) 254-4000

- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 95.56%
- Programs: CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, MSN, MSN to DNP
University Information
Total Faculty: 312
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,150
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: 97%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $24,395
Percent Admitted: 56%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 16%
Graduation Rate: 82%
Cities in Connecticut Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Fairfield or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Connecticut? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in Connecticut: Bridgeport, Danbury, East Hartford, Hamden, Hartford, New Britain, New Haven, Norwalk, Norwich, Southington, Storrs, Waterbury, West Hartford and Winsted
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Additional Nursing Programs in Connecticut
- American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences
- Capital Community College
- Central Connecticut State University
- Fairfield University
- Gateway Community College
- Goodwin College
- Housatonic Community College
- Lincoln College of New England-Southington
- Naugatuck Valley Community College
- Northwestern Community College
- Norwalk Community College
- Post University
- Quinnipiac University
- Sacred Heart University
- Southern Connecticut State University
- St. Vincent's College
- Three Rivers Community College
- University of Bridgeport
- University of Connecticut-Storrs Campus
- University of Hartford
- University of Saint Joseph
- Western Connecticut State University
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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics