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    Information Summary

    Ranks 617th for total enrollment

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    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Teaneck, NJ

    Total Population39,260 (39,260 urban / N/A rural)
    Households13,418 (2.86 people per house)
    Families10,071 (3.34 people per family)
    Surrounding communityLarge suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)
    Pop. — African American11,973
    Pop. — Asian3,126
    Pop. — Pacific Islander39
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native328
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)22,968
    Pop. — Other2,355

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

    UndergraduateArts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence
    GraduateSingle doctoral (other field)
    Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentMajority undergraduate
    Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily residential

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringDoctoral degree
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?

    Ranks 207th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $24,072 $24,072 $24,072
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $572 $572 $572
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $772 $772 $772
    FT Graduate Tuition $14,688 $14,688 $14,688
    FT Graduate Required Fees $572 $572 $572
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $816 $816 $816
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $38,472 $38,472 $38,472
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $36,474 $36,474 $36,474
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $27,494 $27,494 $27,494

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $21,224 trend  $24,072 $21,224 trend  $24,072 $21,224 trend  $24,072
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $784 trend  $874
    On-Campus – Room & Board $9,942 trend  $10,978
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,290 trend  $2,548
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $8,160 trend  $8,980
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,290 trend  $2,548
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,290 trend  $2,548

    Admission Details

    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$40
    Graduate Application Fee$40
    First Professional Application FeeN/A
    Applicants 3,247 (1,382 male / 1,865 female)
    Admitted 1,903 (801 male / 1,102 female)
    Admission rate 59%
    First-time Enrollment 515 (231 male / 284 female)
    FT Enrollment 468 (213 male / 255 female)
    PT Enrollment 47 (18 male / 29 female)
    Total Enrollment8,237

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRequired
    RecommendationsRequired
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / No / Yes
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeYes
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA Basketball Conference Northeast Conference
    NCAA Baseball Conference Northeast Conference
    NCAA Track & Field Conference Northeast Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 933rd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 90%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 430 / 540
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 450 / 560
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 880 / 1100

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity1,011
    Meals per Week11
    Room Fee$6,232
    Board Fee$3,742

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus ranks 940th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $4,046 158 pie   31%
    State & Local Grant Aid $7,089 163 pie   32%
    Institutional Grant Aid $12,828 441 pie   87%
    Student Loan Aid $5,734 288 pie   57%
    Any financial aid type   484 pie   96%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    513324837
    Black Non-Hispanic
    265568833
    Hispanic
    297480777
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    212229441
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    8614
    White Non-Hispanic
    1,6052,1023,707
    Race Unknown
    7678611,628
    Total 3,667 4,570 8,237

    Most Popular Fields of Study

    The top 5 fields of study completed at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.

      Men Women Total
    114 123 237
    117 103 220
    94 45 139
    58 16 74
    13 60 73

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students are successful graduates?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 8 3 2 4 15 3 35
    Bilingual and Multilingual Education 6 1 1 8
    Biochemistry 1 1
    Biological and Physical Sciences 6 1 1 3 9 4 24
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 4 2 2 5 1 16
    Business Administration and Management, General 61 8 8 10 42 10 139
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 9 1 3 8 1 22
    Business/Managerial Economics 1 1 1 1 11 15
    Chemistry, General 1 1 2
    Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 4 3 1 8
    Clinical Psychology 2 6 8
    Communication and Media Studies, Other 9 6 5 1 21
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 4 3 2 1 1 11
    Computer Engineering, General 11 11
    Computer Science 53 3 2 7 2 67
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 8 1 2 15 2 28
    Economics, General 1 1
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 9 2 11
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 3 1 10 14
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 2 2
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 65 1 1 1 4 2 74
    English Language and Literature, General 5 1 10 1 17
    Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other 3 1 2 6
    Environmental Science 3 1 4
    Finance, General 20 1 1 11 2 35
    General Studies 9 35 38 5 2 126 22 237
    History, General 1 2 1 6 10
    Hospitality Administration/Management, General 3 2 1 10 16
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2 3 5
    Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1 3 17 2 23
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 2 1 1 1 2 7
    International Relations and Affairs 1 1
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1 3 4 3 15 1 27
    Management Information Systems, General 20 1 4 25
    Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 2 1 3
    Marketing Research 5 1 3 1 10
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 7 2 6 3 18
    Mathematics, General 3 3
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1 1
    Neuropharmacology 4 2 6
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 1 4 2 7 17 4 35
    Political Science and Government, General 1 2 1 2 1 7
    Psychology, General 3 5 6 3 22 39
    Public Administration 7 7 2 11 8 35
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 25 27 10 3 98 57 220
    Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 1 8 1 10
    School Psychology 1 1 3 8 4 17
    Sociology 3 1 4
    Spanish Language and Literature 2 2
    Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 1 1 5 5 59 2 73
    Visual and Performing Arts, General 2 2 1 3 8
    Total 339 155 120 64 3 602 139 1,422

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus ranks 556th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $67,169 ($70,790 male / $62,739 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 169 (93 male / 76 female)
    Total Benefits $3,229,607

    Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Academics

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    There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. Fairleigh Dickinson University: Metropolitan Campus is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. That is, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Weekend College.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Fairleigh Dickinson University: Metropolitan Campus.

    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Arts – General, Drama/Theater Arts
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy
    English Language and Literature:
    English Language & Literature – General
    Computer Science:
    Computer Programming – General, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Information Technology
    Social Sciences:
    Economics, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Sociology
    Popular majors:
    eighty-five percent liberal arts, fifteen percent health professions
    History:
    History – General
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry
    Security and Protective Services:
    Criminal Justice Studies
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Biological/Physical Sciences
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biochemistry, Biology, Marine/Aquatic Biology
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    French, Spanish
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Clinical Laboratory Science, Health Services – General, Medical Radiologic Technology, Nursing (RN)
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics, Hospitality Administration/Management, Marketing Management, Sales and Distribution

    The cost per credit hour (overall) was $725 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. In addition, for international students, the application fee is 40. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of July.

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    Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Admissions

    Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 65% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 76%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were one thousand, two hundred and twenty-eight total number of transfer students who applied and nine hundred and eighteen total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of forty dollars regular application fee, forty dollars out-of-state application fee, forty dollars online application fee and point zero .

    For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of February. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score is due the 1st of July. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. The regular application due date was not reported. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of July. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of July and Similarly, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 15th of January.

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    Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Athletics

    The Knights are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division III Football
    • Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
    • Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
    • Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
    • Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball

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    Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Financial Aid

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    Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Leadership and State/District Residency. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama and State/District Residency. Financial aid distribution is at sixty-four percent scholarships per grants and thirty-six percent loans per jobs.

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    Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Students

    The university is a Private, University, Four-year, Coed, where 65 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. Furthermore, the student body consists of seventy-six percent in-state students, twenty-four percent out-of-state students, nine percent part-time students, fifty-eight percent women, forty-two percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, eight percent asian per pacific islander, nineteen percent black per non-hispanic, twenty percent hispanic, forty percent white per non-hispanic, four percent non-resident alien, seven percent race per ethnicity unreported, eleven percent in top 10th of graduating class, thirty-one percent in top quarter of graduating class and seventy-three percent in top half of graduating class. In addition, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. The school’s size is approximately three thousand, two hundred and eighty-four degree-seeking undergrads, four hundred and ninety-seven first-time degree-seeking freshmen and two thousand, four hundred and ninety-three graduate enrollment. Fairleigh Dickinson University: Metropolitan Campus offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees.

    This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Additionally, the university has many unique facilites such as computer labs, ITV multimedia classrooms, photonics lab, center for students with learning disabilities, theater, art galleries, fitness center, center for psychological services, Web lab, marine biology lab. At least, the school is located 13 miles from New York City.Students should note the housing policies: twenty-five percent of first-year students live in college housing, sixteen percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Single Students, Special Housing For Disabled Students, one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, three hundred and fifty dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car.

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