Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1511 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #408 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #367 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #574 of 1,008 | For Forensic Science |
| Top50% | For 68 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 5,440
- Graduates
- 2,167
- 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 96% and is among the 29% 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 | 96% | 93% | 98% |
| Applicants | 4,259 | 1,874 | 2,381 |
| Admissions | 4,085 | 1,745 | 2,336 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 551 | 253 | 298 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 55 | 20 | 35 |
1,011 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,011 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 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 | 3130 (41%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1623 (21%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1085 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 592 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 575 (8%) |
| Asian | 449 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 135 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus is $17,121 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 | $12,150 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,213 |
| $48-75K | $14,926 |
| $75-110K | $23,511 |
| $110K+ | $27,494 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,578 | $17,418 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,578 | $17,418 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,578 | $17,418 |
| Fee in-district | $1,244 | $1,020 |
| Fee in-state | $1,244 | $1,020 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,244 | $1,020 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 991 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,102 |
| Room charge | $10,502 |
| Meal charge | $5,600 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus majors
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus has granted 547 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, 623 master's across 30 programs, and 82 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 | 1 | 184 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | 111 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 39 | 62 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 93 | |||
| Psychology, General | 48 | 21 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 32 | 36 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 54 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 33 | 14 | ||
| Public Administration | 42 | |||
| Computer Science | 14 | 26 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 33 | |||
| Homeland Security | 30 | |||
| Neuropharmacology | 30 | |||
| Nursing Science | 25 | |||
| Forensic Psychology | 23 | |||
| School Psychology | 6 | 17 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 3 | 19 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | 20 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 21 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 19 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 17 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 13 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 13 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 12 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 7 | 4 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 9 | 2 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 5 | 4 | ||
| Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences | 9 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 8 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | |||
| Finance, General | 8 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 8 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | 5 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | 3 | ||
| Public Health, General | 8 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 7 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 7 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 7 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 6 | |||
| Information Technology | 6 | |||
| Biochemistry | 5 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 5 | |||
| Social Work | 5 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 4 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 3 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |||
| Marketing, Other | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 2 | |||
| Criminology | 2 | |||
| History, General | 2 | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2 | |||
| Sociology, General | 2 | |||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 1 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 64 | 547 | 623 | 82 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 35% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 54% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus has published 5,141 scientific papers with 133,494 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 45 | 831 |
| 1993 | 55 | 689 |
| 1994 | 47 | 803 |
| 1995 | 62 | 778 |
| 1996 | 95 | 822 |
| 1997 | 61 | 784 |
| 1998 | 52 | 887 |
| 1999 | 54 | 862 |
| 2000 | 62 | 975 |
| 2001 | 59 | 1121 |
| 2002 | 84 | 1410 |
| 2003 | 74 | 1487 |
| 2004 | 68 | 1603 |
| 2005 | 65 | 1834 |
| 2006 | 41 | 2229 |
| 2007 | 61 | 2737 |
| 2008 | 176 | 3218 |
| 2009 | 85 | 3688 |
| 2010 | 100 | 4127 |
| 2011 | 104 | 4712 |
| 2012 | 115 | 5286 |
| 2013 | 122 | 5670 |
| 2014 | 242 | 6300 |
| 2015 | 122 | 5964 |
| 2016 | 181 | 5794 |
| 2017 | 155 | 6032 |
| 2018 | 172 | 6279 |
| 2019 | 180 | 6677 |
| 2020 | 175 | 7936 |
| 2021 | 166 | 8787 |
| 2022 | 189 | 7991 |
| 2023 | 200 | 7982 |
| 2024 | 154 | 7480 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus alumni
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Peggy Noonan
- Occupations
- journalistwriter
- Biography
-
Margaret Ellen "Peggy" Noonan is a 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 and has been right-leaning in her writings since leaving the Reagan administration. 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
- university teacherwriterpsychotherapistpsychologist
- Biography
-
John Mordecai 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. Formerly a Democrat, he has been a member of the Republican Party since 2020.
General info
| Alternative names | FDU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1942 |
| Motto | Fortiter et Suaviter Strength and Gentleness |
| Colors | burgundy, blue |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 683 |
| 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 |