School Information

52.3
Total Enrollment 8,804
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

http://www.fdu.edu
1000 River Rd, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666
(201) 692-2000

Fairleigh Dickinson University is a center of academic excellence dedicated to the preparation of world citizens through global education. The University strives to provide students with the multi-disciplinary, intercultural, and ethical understandings necessary to participate, lead, and prosper in the global marketplace of ideas, commerce and culture.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, 86.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 37.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $19,246), and 32% receive loans ($9,995 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $12,858. Off campus it is around $8,942.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is $21,097 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,954 people applied to Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus. Of the applicants, 61.0% were admitted (51.0% male & 52.0% female ) and 21.0% accepted (26.0% male and 25.0% female)

Of the 6,044 undergraduate students at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, 59.0% are part-time. A majority (76.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 62.0% of the 2,760 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     76.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     73.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     33.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     23.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     34.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     39.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline JULY 1st
Admissions Office Phone 201-692-2000
Admissions Office Email globaleducation@fdu.edu
Admissions Office Address 1000 River Road Teaneck, NJ 07666
Admissions Transfer URL http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=351
Admissions Website http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=351
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 520
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 530
 
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 16 37
Biochemistry 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 15 10
Neuropharmacology 27
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 1 87 241
Accounting 15 90
Business Administration and Management, General 31 55
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 6
Business/Commerce, General 1
Business/Managerial Economics 17
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 1
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other 3
Finance, General 54
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 12 6
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2
International Business/Trade/Commerce 5
Management Information Systems, General 11
Marketing Research 8
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 12
Communication, journalism, and related programs 27 7
Communication and Media Studies, Other 27
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 7
Computer and information sciences and support services 10 54
Computer Science 7 54
Information Technology 3
Education 152
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 8
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 3
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 27
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 114
Engineering 6 46
Computer Engineering, General 6
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 6 40
Engineering technologies/technicians 15
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 4
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 3
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 5
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 3
English language and literature/letters 21
English Language and Literature, General 21
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0
Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 3 9 94 18 5
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 1
Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 5
Nursing, Other 3
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 91 18
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 9 2
History 9
History, General 9
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 32 383
General Studies 340
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 43
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 32
Mathematics and statistics 4 12
Mathematics, General 4 12
Military Technologies 3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 4 18
Biological and Physical Sciences 3 18
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Philosophy and religious studies 1
Philosophy 1
Physical sciences 3 14
Chemistry, General 3 14
Psychology 52 30 27
Clinical Psychology 23
Psychology, General 52 22
School Psychology 8 4
Public administration and social service professions 388
Public Administration 65
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 323
Security and protective services 43
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 43
Social sciences 7 5
International Relations and Affairs 2 3
Political Science and Government, General 5 2
Visual and performing arts 2
Visual and Performing Arts, General 2
 
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