Fairfield University is a Jesuit institution that was founded in 1942 in Fairfield, Connecticut. Approximately 5,000 students are enrolled at the University.The university offers undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs which are spanned across The College of Arts and Sciences; the Charles F. Dolan School of Business; the School of Nursing; the School of Engineering; the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions; and University College. Graduate programs offered in education and allied professions, nursing, engineering, American studies, mathematics, and business, finance and accounting.