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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$40,802 |
| Admission
Success rate |
49% |
| SAT
75 %ile scores |
1090 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
70% / 38% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
8,491 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Teaneck, NJ 07666
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,260 (39,260 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 13,418 (2.86 people per house) |
| Families | 10,071 (3.34 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 11,973 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3,126 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 39 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 328 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 22,968 |
| Pop. — Other | 2,355 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single doctoral (other field) |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?
Ranks 208th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $25,624 | $25,624 | $25,624 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $608 | $608 | $608 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $797 | $797 | $797 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $15,642 | $15,642 | $15,642 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $608 | $608 | $608 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $869 | $869 | $869 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $40,802 | $40,802 | $40,802 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $38,686 | $38,686 | $38,686 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $29,244 | $29,244 | $29,244 |
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 | $22,604 |
$22,604 |
$22,604 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $824 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $10,426 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,404 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,540 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,404 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,404 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 3,019 (1,333 male / 1,686 female) |
| Admitted | 1,481 (641 male / 840 female) |
| Admission rate | 49% |
| First-time Enrollment | 454 (215 male / 239 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 402 (190 male / 212 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 52 (25 male / 27 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 8,491 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Northeast Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Northeast Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Northeast Conference |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 936th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 94% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 430 / 530 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 440 / 560 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 870 / 1090 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,011 |
| Meals per Week | 11 |
| Room Fee | $6,514 |
| Board Fee | $3,908 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Ranks 1372nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,015 | 163 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $7,627 | 159 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $12,315 | 389 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,444 | 297 | |
| Any financial aid type | 421 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 513 | 316 | 829 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 259 | 541 | 800 |
Hispanic | 335 | 573 | 908 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 209 | 283 | 492 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 9 | 10 | 19 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,655 | 2,061 | 3,716 |
Race Unknown | 903 | 824 | 1,727 |
| Total | 3,883 | 4,608 | 8,491 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 26 | 16 | 42 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 72 | 104 | 176 |
Hispanic | 31 | 58 | 89 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 15 | 28 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 | 1 | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 75 | 79 | 154 |
Race Unknown | 15 | 27 | 42 |
| Total | 235 | 300 | 535 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | 118 | 282 | |
| 158 | 109 | 267 | |
| 14 | 101 | 115 | |
| 50 | 41 | 91 | |
| 57 | 19 | 76 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Ranks 565th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $69,122 ($73,277 male / $63,457 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 182 (105 male / 77 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | $3,622,934 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Academics
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 Financial Aid
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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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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