Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Teaneck, NJ

$41,154

Avg tuition

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About Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a medium-sized private university located on a suburban campus in Teaneck, New Jersey. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,734, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The university offers 42 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $41,154.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

89% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

53% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

42%

Hispanic

25%

Unknown

13%

Black

Asian

Non-U.S. Citizen

Two or more races

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

60%

Socio-economic diversity

57% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,520
On-campus room and board	$13,990
On-campus other expenses	$2,856
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$14,038
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$2,856
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$2,856

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$59,520	$59,520
Off-campus without family	$59,568	$59,568
Off-campus with family	$45,530	$45,530

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Neuropharmacology
	Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
	Biochemistry
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Marketing, Other
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
	Customer Service Management
	Accounting
	Finance, General
	Hospitality Administration/Management, General
	Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication and Media Studies, Other
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Information Science/Studies
	Computer Science
	Computer and Information Systems Security
	Information Technology
	Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
5	Education
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Bilingual and Multilingual Education
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
6	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
	Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
	Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
	Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
7	Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
	Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences (MS, PhD)
	Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
	Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
11	History
	History, General
12	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	General Studies
	Humanities/Humanistic Studies
13	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
14	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
	Biological and Physical Sciences
15	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
16	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
17	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Clinical Psychology
	School Psychology
	Forensic Psychology
18	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
19	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
	Homeland Security
20	Social Sciences
	Political Science and Government, General
	International Relations and Affairs
21	Visual And Performing Arts
	Art/Art Studies, General

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I without football

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Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.