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Fairfield University Women's Volleyball

Welcome to the Fairfield University women's volleyball recruiting profile. Fairfield competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference from Fairfield, Connecticut. Led by head coach Nancy Somera, Fairfield University pairs a 33% acceptance rate with a 84% graduation rate and a $49,958 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
20
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
6,991
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
33%
State
Connecticut
City
Fairfield
Address
1073 N Benson Rd

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 74% of matches over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Nancy Somera
Head Volleyball Coach
203-254-4000 ext. 2362·View profile
Meika Wagner
Assistant Volleyball Coach
203-254-4000 ext. 2330·View profile
Stephanie Stone
Graduate Assistant Volleyball Coach
203-254-4000 ext. 2330·View profile
B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 89% of D1 women's volleyball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
91%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
84%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$73,693
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$88,794
F

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 0% of D1 women's volleyball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$57,450
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$57,450
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$19,838
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$49,958
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$60
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 62% of D1 women's volleyball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,217,914
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$188,407
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