Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1501 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #407 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #365 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #502 of 1,000 | For Forensic Science |
| Top50% | For 67 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 5,380
- Graduates
- 1,905
- 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 84% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 82% | 86% |
| Applicants | 4,294 | 1,985 | 2,208 |
| Admissions | 3,611 | 1,623 | 1,899 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 515 | 291 | 224 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 16 | 1 | 15 |
894 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
881 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
65 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 908
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus are 908-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus are 20-23 (middle 50% range).
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 | 3103 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1614 (22%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1036 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 570 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 408 (6%) |
| Asian | 402 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 122 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus is $16,030 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 | $11,637 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,725 |
| $48-75K | $14,268 |
| $75-110K | $17,535 |
| $110K+ | $22,737 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,264 | $21,278 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,264 | $21,278 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,264 | $21,278 |
| Fee in-district | $1,140 | $1,048 |
| Fee in-state | $1,140 | $1,048 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,140 | $1,048 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 991 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,749 |
| Room charge | $10,199 |
| Meal charge | $5,550 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus majors
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus has granted 632 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 637 master's across 29 programs, and 37 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 230 | |||
| Accounting | 14 | 134 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 41 | 72 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 100 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 | 31 | ||
| Psychology, General | 60 | 8 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 | 10 | ||
| Public Administration | 47 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 46 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 42 | |||
| Computer Science | 12 | 22 | ||
| Neuropharmacology | 27 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 24 | |||
| School Psychology | 3 | 18 | ||
| Homeland Security | 20 | |||
| Information Technology | 19 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 18 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 17 | |||
| Forensic Psychology | 17 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 14 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 14 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 13 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | 6 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 12 | |||
| Marketing, Other | 12 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 12 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 7 | 4 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 10 | |||
| Finance, General | 9 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 5 | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | |||
| Public Health, General | 8 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 7 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 6 | |||
| Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences | 6 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 5 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | 3 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | |||
| Criminology | 4 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 3 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | |||
| Nursing Science | 2 | |||
| Biochemistry | 1 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 1 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 1 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 53 | 632 | 637 | 37 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 40% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus has published 4,621 scientific papers with 84,993 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 74 | 557 |
| 1992 | 45 | 642 |
| 1993 | 46 | 524 |
| 1994 | 47 | 610 |
| 1995 | 59 | 595 |
| 1996 | 92 | 634 |
| 1997 | 59 | 585 |
| 1998 | 50 | 665 |
| 1999 | 51 | 663 |
| 2000 | 57 | 750 |
| 2001 | 60 | 806 |
| 2002 | 85 | 966 |
| 2003 | 69 | 1061 |
| 2004 | 59 | 1122 |
| 2005 | 64 | 1277 |
| 2006 | 38 | 1442 |
| 2007 | 62 | 1663 |
| 2008 | 158 | 1965 |
| 2009 | 84 | 2258 |
| 2010 | 92 | 2513 |
| 2011 | 81 | 2977 |
| 2012 | 98 | 3211 |
| 2013 | 106 | 3537 |
| 2014 | 233 | 3921 |
| 2015 | 116 | 3744 |
| 2016 | 158 | 3668 |
| 2017 | 144 | 3614 |
| 2018 | 163 | 4148 |
| 2019 | 164 | 4596 |
| 2020 | 167 | 5147 |
| 2021 | 152 | 6011 |
| 2022 | 166 | 5941 |
| 2023 | 172 | 5862 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus alumni
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Peggy Noonan
- Occupations
- writerjournalist
- Biography
-
Margaret Ellen Noonan, known as 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 maintained a center-right leaning in her writings since leaving the Reagan administration. Five of Noonan's books have been New York Times bestsellers.
-
Zygi Wilf
- Enrolled in Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in economics
- Occupations
- entrepreneurlawyer
- 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 MLS's Orlando City.
-
Katlyn Chookagian
- Occupations
- kickboxerBrazilian jiu-jitsu practitionermixed martial arts fighterkarateka
- Biography
-
Katlyn Cerminara is an American professional mixed martial artist. She has formerly competed in the Bantamweight division and currently competes in the Flyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of November 7, 2023, she is #4 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings.
-
John Gottman
- Occupations
- writeruniversity teacherpsychologistpsychotherapist
- Biography
-
John Mordechai Gottman is an American psychologist, professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Washington. His work focuses on divorce prediction and marital stability through relationship analyses. The lessons derived from this work represent a partial basis for the relationship counseling movement that aims to improve relationship functioning and the avoidance of those behaviors shown by Gottman and other researchers to harm human relationships. His work has also had a major impact on the development of important concepts on social sequence analysis. He and his wife, psychologist Julie Schwartz Gottman, co-founded and lead a relationship company and therapist training entity called The Gottman Institute. They have also co-founded Affective Software Inc, a program designed to make marriage and relationship counseling methods and resources available to a larger audience.
General info
| Alternative names | FDU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1942 |
| Motto | Fortiter et Suaviter Strength and Gentleness |
| Colors | burgundy, blue |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 634 |
| 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 |