Facts and Figures
Fairfax University of America
University Iconography
Fairfax University of America (FXUA) was founded in 1998 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) university in the Washington, DC area to provide quality, affordable education that prepares students for relevant and meaningful careers. Today students from all over the world choose to pursue their education at the university in a variety of different degree and non- degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are a learning community dedicated to diversity and inclusion.
The Board of Trustees serves as the official policy-making body for the university, and appoints the President of the University.
University Iconography
The university’s shield has five stars representing the five values of Peace, Community, Stewardship, Character, and Human Development. The entire learning community, including its alumni, serve as positive changemakers who foster and defend these values in their studies and professional careers.
At the graduation ceremony, the Book of Knowledge represents the learning that takes place at FXUA in students’ studies, but it also represents the continued learning that is expected of well-rounded individuals throughout their lives.
The Globe represents the university’s focus on empowering its learning community and educating future leaders who will be positive changemakers across the globe. Whether making local impacts that improve the lives within a single community, or having a wider impact, our graduates serve inspiration for innovation aimed at improving lives.
The university’s official mascot is the Tiger. The tiger can be seen at nearly all official university events.
2020-2021 Facts and Figures
The following reports enrollment at FXUA for the Fall 2020 census. The information below may differ slightly from information reported both internally and externally as the parameters of reporting differ based upon the reporting requirement or agency. For consistency, notes are provided for how the information has been compiled or how it should be viewed.
Enrollment by Level (Fall 2020)
| Degree Level | Fall Enrollment | Percentage |
| Master’s Degrees | 50 | 73.5% |
| Graduate Certificates | 1 | 1.5% |
| Bachelor’s Degrees | 17 | 25% |
| (Unduplicated) Student Count | 68 | 100% |
Demographics
| Gender | Fall Enrollment | Percentage |
| Male | 35 | 51.47% |
| Female | 33 | 48.53% |
| Not Reported | N/A | N/A |
| (Unduplicated) Student Count | 68 | 100% |
The term “gender” here conforms to the Federal reporting requirement, which may not align with a person’s gender identity.
Full-Time Enrollment
| Gender | Fall Enrollment | Percentage |
| Full-time Students | 51 | 75.00% |
| Part-time Students | 17 | 25.00% |
| (Unduplicated) Student Count | 68 | 100% |
Enrollment Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Asian | 6.00% |
| Black or African America | 2.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.00% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White, Non-Hispanic | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% |
| White, Non-Hispanic | 0% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 91.00% |
| (Unduplicated) Student Percentage | 100% |
Enrollment by Region of the World
| Gender | Percentage |
| North America | 5.88% |
| Central America | 0% |
| South America | 4.41% |
| Africa | 26.47% |
| Asia | 44.12% |
| Australia | 0% |
| Europe | 8.82% |
| Middle East | 10.29% |
| (Unduplicated) Student Percentage | 100% |
Programs Offered
| Program Name | Code | CIP Code^ | Total Credit Hours | Program Length** | Credential Awarded |
| BS in Business Administration | BSBA | 52.0301 | 120 | 48 Months | Bachelor’s Degree |
| BS in Computer Science | BSCS | 11.0701 | 120 | 48 Months | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Graduate Certificate in Information Systems | GCIS | 11.0101 | 18 | 12 Months | Graduate Certificate |
| Graduate Certificate in Project Management | GCPM | 52.0211 | 18 | 12 Months | Graduate Certificate |
| MS in Accounting | MSAC | 52.0301 | 36 | 24 Months | Master’s Degree |
| Master of Business Administration | MBA | 52.0201 | 36 | 24 Months | Master’s Degree |
| MS in Computer Science | MSCS | 11.0701 | 36 | 24 Months | Master’s Degree |
| MS in Information Systems | MSIS | 11.0101 | 36 | 24 Months | Master’s Degree |
| MS in Information Systems Management | MSISM | 11.0101 | 36 | 24 Months | Master’s Degree |
| MS in Information Technology | MSIT | 11.0103 | 36 | 24 Months | Master of Science |
| MS in International Relations | MSIR | 45.0901 | 36 | 24 Months | Master’s Degree |
| MS in Project Management | MSPM | 52.0211 | 36 | 24 Months | Master’s Degree |
| Master of Public Administration | MPA | 44.0401 | 36 | 24 Months | Master’s Degree |
| MS in Software Engineering | MSE | 14.0903 | 36 | 24 Months | Master’s Degree |
*Program measured in clock hours
**Assumes full-time course load
^Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) codes provide a cohesive way of classifying programs based upon fields of study. For information on CIP codes, see: https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode
Enrollment and Degree Conferral by Program
| Program Name | Fall Enrollment | Percentage | Degrees Conferred in 2020-2021 |
| BS in Business Administration | 6 | 8.82% | |
| BS in Computer Science | 11 | 16.18% | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate in Information Systems | 0 | 0% | |
| Graduate Certificate in Project Management | 1 | 1.47% | 1 |
| MS in Accounting | 5 | 7.35% | 5 |
| Master of Business Administration | 13 | 19.12% | 6 |
| MS in Computer Science | 9 | 13.24% | 5 |
| MS in Information Systems | 4 | 5.88% | 4 |
| MS in Information Systems Management | 3 | 4.41% | 2 |
| MS in Information Technology | 3 | 4.41% | 2 |
| MS in International Relations | 6 | 8.82% | 6 |
| MS in Project Management | 5 | 7.35% | 4 |
| Master of Public Administration | 2 | 2.94% | |
| MS in Software Engineering | 0 | 0% | |
| Total (Unduplicated) Student Counts | 68 | 100% |
Faculty and Staff
| Faculty | Full-Time | Part-Time |
| Instructional Faculty | 5 | 32 |
| Graduate Assistants | 0 | 0 |
The Student: Teacher Ratio for this period was 4:1.
Cost of Attendance and Aid
| Category | Estimated Off-Campus Expenses | Estimated Off-Campus with Family Expenses |
| Tuition and Fees | $10,128 | $10,128 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Off-campus Living Arrangement (room and board+other expenses) | $11,939
($6,328+$5,611) |
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| Off-campus Living Arrangement (with family+other expenses)1,730 | $5,611 | |
| Estimated Total | $23,267 | $16,939 |
For this academic year, 6% of students received some sort of financial aid for their studies.
Retention & Placement Rates
The following reports on the retention rate for the campus based upon information submitted to the Accrediting Council of Independent Schools and Colleges.
| Category | Percentage |
| Institutional Retention (November 2021) | 92% |
| Institutional Placement (November 2021) | 70% |
*For the current/most recent Campus Accountability Report visit here.
NOTE: Data are representative of the campus’ facts and figures as of the annual Campus Accountability Report, finalized on 10/28/2021. Some data are subject to change throughout the year including Institutional Retention Rates, Retention Rates, and Degrees Conferred, which will continue to be updated throughout the year as changes occur.