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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Teaneck, NJ 07666

Surrounding communityLarge suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)
Total Population39,260 (39,260 urban / N/A rural)
Households13,418 (2.86 people per house)
Median Household Income$74,903
Families10,071 (3.34 people per family)
Pop. — African American11,973
Pop. — Asian3,126
Pop. — Pacific Islander39
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native328
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)22,968
Pop. — Other2,355
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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

Special Learning Opportunities

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

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 trend  $25,636 $22,604 trend  $25,636 $22,604 trend  $25,636
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $824 trend  $908
On-Campus – Room & Board $10,426 trend  $11,558
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,404 trend  $2,700
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $8,540 trend  $9,442
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,404 trend  $2,700
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,404 trend  $2,700

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$40
Graduate Application Fee$40
First Professional Application FeeN/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 Enrollment8,491

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
TOEFLRecommended
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

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

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceYes
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

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 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$6,514
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 pie   36%
State & Local Grant Aid $7,627 159 pie   35%
Institutional Grant Aid $12,315 389 pie   86%
Student Loan Aid $5,444 297 pie   66%
Any financial aid type   421 pie   93%

Student Enrollment Demographics

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

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
513316829
Black Non-Hispanic
259541800
Hispanic
335573908
Asian / Pacific Islander
209283492
American Indian / Alaskan Native
91019
White Non-Hispanic
1,6552,0613,716
Race Unknown
9038241,727
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
261642
Black Non-Hispanic
72104176
Hispanic
315889
Asian / Pacific Islander
131528
American Indian / Alaskan Native
314
White Non-Hispanic
7579154
Race Unknown
152742
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?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 15 1 1 2 22 12 53
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 7 1 8
Biochemistry 1 1 2
Biological and Physical Sciences 2 2 4 9 6 23
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3 1 3 4 5 3 19
Business Administration and Management, General 17 12 12 6 28 16 91
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 6 1 3 4 3 17
Business/Managerial Economics 4 1 1 3 3 12
Chemistry, General 1 1 1 1 4
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 2 1 1 4
Clinical Psychology 1 1 10 2 14
Communication and Media Studies, Other 2 11 3 1 13 30
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 1 2 1 5 1 10
Computer Engineering, General 4 4
Computer Science 70 1 1 1 1 1 75
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 4 4
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 9 8 13 2 32
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 3 3
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 1 5 6
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 4 1 2 47 11 65
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1 1
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 69 1 4 2 76
English Language and Literature, General 1 4 2 16 4 27
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other 2 2
Environmental Science 3 3
Finance, General 26 2 1 8 3 40
General Studies 11 23 46 13 3 176 10 282
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 4 2 2 1 6 1 16
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 1 1 1 3
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1 4 3 21 1 30
Information Technology 2 1 3
International Business/Trade/Commerce 2 1 3
International Relations and Affairs 1 1 1 3
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6 23 3 1 19 52
Management Information Systems, General 8 2 1 11
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 1 1
Marketing Research 4 1 1 4 4 14
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 2 3 2 5 1 15
Mathematics, General 1 9 4 14
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 2 1 3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3 3
Neuropharmacology 7 1 8
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 3 6 6 15 24 3 57
Political Science and Government, General 1 2 2 1 6
Psychology, General 4 8 5 4 30 8 59
Public Administration 7 8 2 1 11 15 44
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 15 43 18 4 1 129 57 267
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 1 1 8 10
School Psychology 1 3 19 9 32
Sociology 4 1 1 6
Spanish Language and Literature 1 1
Taxation 1 1
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 10 6 3 86 10 115
Visual and Performing Arts, General 3 3 2 1 9
Total 301 174 160 82 6 771 199 1,693

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Ranks 565th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
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
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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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