Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut
About Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Charles F. Dolan School of Business is the graduate business school of Fairfield University, in Fairfield, Connecticut. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 30. 65% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 590; average GPA is 3.3. Median starting salary is $85,000, 80% employed. Printed annual tuition is $31,000. Known for Fairfield County Finance, Jesuit Values, Part-Time Strength, NYC Proximity. Best for Connecticut Finance, Part-Time MBA, Jesuit Education.
How Fairfield University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Charles F. Dolan School of Business at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 590 average GMAT and a 3.3 GPA set the published bar ; 65% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Outcomes
80% employed · median starting salary$85,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Fairfield
Charles F. Dolan School of Business is in Fairfield, Connecticut. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
Charles F. Dolan School of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Charles F. Dolan School of Business located?
Charles F. Dolan School of Business is in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Is the Charles F. Dolan School of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Charles F. Dolan School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Charles F. Dolan School of Business?
The published average GMAT is 590.
What is the average GPA at Charles F. Dolan School of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.3.
What is the Charles F. Dolan School of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Charles F. Dolan School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 65%.
What is the median starting salary for Charles F. Dolan School of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $85,000.
What is the employment rate after the Charles F. Dolan School of Business MBA?
80% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Charles F. Dolan School of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $31,000.
How long is the Charles F. Dolan School of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Charles F. Dolan School of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 30 students.
What is Charles F. Dolan School of Business known for?
Charles F. Dolan School of Business is known for Fairfield County Finance, Jesuit Values, Part-Time Strength, NYC Proximity.
Who is the Charles F. Dolan School of Business MBA best for?
Best for Connecticut Finance, Part-Time MBA, Jesuit Education.
Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.
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