Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1457 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #395 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #354 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #588 of 1,038 | For Forensic Science |
| Top50% | For 66 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 5,690
- Graduates
- 2,355
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.fdu.edu
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 36% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 87% | 95% |
| Applicants | 5,826 | 2,604 | 3,172 |
| Admissions | 5,285 | 2,260 | 3,021 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 586 | 268 | 318 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 37 | 10 | 27 |
1,207 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,759 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
4 or 1%
submitted SAT
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3221 (40%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1894 (24%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 848 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 759 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 621 (8%) |
| Asian | 520 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 164 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus is $16,920 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $10,218 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,475 |
| $48-75K | $15,057 |
| $75-110K | $23,123 |
| $110K+ | $28,735 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,944 | $18,028 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,944 | $18,028 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,944 | $18,028 |
| Fee in-district | $2,060 | $1,040 |
| Fee in-state | $2,060 | $1,040 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,060 | $1,040 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 929 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,270 |
| Room charge | $10,502 |
| Meal charge | $5,768 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus majors
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus has granted 544 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, 647 master's across 32 programs, and 43 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 2 | 166 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | 126 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 49 | 56 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 52 | 28 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 69 | |||
| Psychology, General | 52 | 12 | ||
| Computer Science | 10 | 48 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | 18 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 44 | |||
| Public Administration | 42 | |||
| Neuropharmacology | 34 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 34 | |||
| Social Work | 30 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | 19 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 20 | |||
| Forensic Psychology | 20 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 1 | 19 | ||
| Homeland Security | 19 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | 16 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 15 | 1 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | 12 | ||
| Finance, General | 14 | |||
| School Psychology | 1 | 13 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 13 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 12 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 11 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 9 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 9 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, Other | 9 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 9 | |||
| Information Technology | 8 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | 7 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 7 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 7 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 7 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | 1 | ||
| Public Health, General | 6 | |||
| Nursing Science | 1 | 4 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | 2 | ||
| Criminology | 3 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |||
| Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences | 2 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 1 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| History, General | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Sociology, General | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 51 | 544 | 647 | 43 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 47% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 48% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus has published 5,255 scientific papers with 139,448 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Medicine, Biology, Law, Psychology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 55 | 690 |
| 1994 | 47 | 804 |
| 1995 | 62 | 778 |
| 1996 | 95 | 823 |
| 1997 | 61 | 783 |
| 1998 | 52 | 887 |
| 1999 | 54 | 862 |
| 2000 | 62 | 978 |
| 2001 | 59 | 1122 |
| 2002 | 84 | 1412 |
| 2003 | 75 | 1487 |
| 2004 | 68 | 1606 |
| 2005 | 65 | 1833 |
| 2006 | 41 | 2234 |
| 2007 | 61 | 2739 |
| 2008 | 176 | 3225 |
| 2009 | 85 | 3697 |
| 2010 | 100 | 4132 |
| 2011 | 104 | 4717 |
| 2012 | 115 | 5291 |
| 2013 | 122 | 5671 |
| 2014 | 242 | 6308 |
| 2015 | 123 | 5976 |
| 2016 | 181 | 5804 |
| 2017 | 156 | 6057 |
| 2018 | 173 | 6315 |
| 2019 | 183 | 6697 |
| 2020 | 177 | 7977 |
| 2021 | 166 | 8803 |
| 2022 | 191 | 8017 |
| 2023 | 202 | 8025 |
| 2024 | 161 | 7636 |
| 2025 | 124 | 7111 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus alumni
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Peggy Noonan
- Occupations
- journalistwriter
- Biography
-
Margaret Ellen Noonan is an American weekly columnist for The Wall Street Journal and contributor to NBC News and ABC News. She was a primary speechwriter and Special Assistant to President Ronald Reagan from 1984 to 1986. Five of Noonan's books have been New York Times bestsellers. Noonan was nominated for an Emmy Award for her work on America: A Tribute to Heroes.
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Zygi Wilf
- Enrolled in Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in economics
- Occupations
- lawyerentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Zygmunt "Zygi" Wilf is an American billionaire businessman and real estate developer. He is the chairman and co-owner of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and the majority owner of Major League Soccer's Orlando City SC.
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John Gottman
- Occupations
- writerpsychotherapistpsychologistuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
John Mordechai Gottman is an American psychologist and professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Washington. His research focuses on divorce prediction and marital stability through relationship analyses. Gottman's work is centered on the field of relationship counseling: enhanced relationship functioning and mitigation of behaviors detrimental to human relationships. Gottman's work has also contributed to the development of important concepts on social sequence analysis.
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Jeff Van Drew
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jefferson H. Van Drew is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 2nd congressional district since 2019. He was elected as a Democrat but joined the Republican Party in 2020.
General info
| Alternative names | FDU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1942 |
| Motto | Fortiter et Suaviter Strength and Gentleness |
| Colors | burgundy, blue |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 657 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1000 River Rd Teaneck, New Jersey, 07666 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 41,000 |
| Phone | 2016922000 |
| Fax | +1 (201) 692 2560 |