Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ · Private four-year · Suburb: Large
5,440undergraduates
91%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$17,121average net price per year
62%graduate in 6 years
76%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 4,259
- Admitted
- 4,085
- Admit rate
- 91%
- Admit rate, women
- 98%
- Admit rate, men
- 93%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 15%
- First-year students
- 606
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 1%
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
41 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (3)
- General Studies Associate (2 awarded), Bachelor's (166 awarded)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (44 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (6)
- Accounting Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (52 awarded)
- Finance, General Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, Other Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (4)
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Associate (5 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (49 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (52 awarded)
Engineering (3)
- Civil Engineering, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (29 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (2)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Bachelor's (20 awarded)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (3)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Information Technology Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (2)
- Biological and Physical Sciences Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (3)
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Social sciences (4)
- Criminology Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- International Relations and Affairs Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (2)
- Communication and Media Studies, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (2)
- Art/Art Studies, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Visual and Performing Arts, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (37)
- Accounting Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General Master's
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other Master's
- Marketing, Other Master's
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management Master's
- Public Administration Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Social Work Master's
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Post-master's certificate
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Post-master's certificate
- Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences Master's
- Nursing Science Master's, Doctorate (professional)
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing Post-master's certificate
- Public Health, General Master's
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Master's
- Clinical Psychology Doctorate (professional)
- Counseling Psychology Master's
- Forensic Psychology Master's
- Psychology, General Master's
- School Psychology Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate (professional)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities Master's
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Master's
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Master's
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General Post-master's certificate
- Computer Science Master's
- Information Science/Studies Master's
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Master's
- Neuropharmacology Master's
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Master's
- Homeland Security Master's
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Master's
- International Relations and Affairs Master's
- Political Science and Government, General Master's
- Computer Engineering, General Master's
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $35,822
- Housing and food on campus
- $16,102
- Books and supplies
- $1,576
- Other on-campus costs
- $5,014
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $58,514
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $58,514
- Total cost living at home
- $43,884
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $12,150 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $12,213 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $14,926 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $23,511 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,494 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 89%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 88%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $31,504
- Got a grant from the college
- 88%
- Average grant from the college
- $21,227
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 22%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 45%
- Average amount borrowed
- $7,405
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 48%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 60%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 62%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 55%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 62%
- Transferred to another college
- 24%
- Came back for year two
- 76%
| Pell grant students | 58% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 60% |
| Neither | 73% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 329 | 68% |
| Men | 232 | 54% |
| Asian | 35 | 69% |
| Black | 66 | 52% |
| Hispanic | 193 | 67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 100% (small group) |
| White | 149 | 60% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 29% |
| Race unknown | 61 | 64% |
| International | 35 | 74% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 549 | 56% | 30% |
| Started here, part-time | 93 | 30% | 10% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 278 | 66% | 17% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 165 | 54% | 8% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 7,607
- Undergraduates
- 5,440
- Full-time undergraduates
- 2,037
- Part-time undergraduates
- 3,403
- Graduate students
- 2,167
- Students per faculty member
- 14 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 79%
- From out of state
- 14%
- From other countries
- 6%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 11%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 4%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 8%
| Women | 54% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 7% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 41% |
| Two or more races | 2% |
| Race unknown | 14% |
| International | 6% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 1000 River Rd, Teaneck, NJ, 07666
- County
- Bergen County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.