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    Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

    Teaneck, NJ · Northeast

    Acceptance rate
    90.7%
    Cost after aid
    $15,404
    Graduation rate
    53%

    What Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus says matters

    How Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    93%
    10,665 of 11,478
    Yield
    11%
    1,188 enrolled
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    89%4,499 of 5,048
    Women
    98%6,160 of 6,312

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Academic GPA

    Considered

    • Standardized test scores
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • Extracurricular activities

    Not considered

    • Class rank
    • Talent or ability

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission70

    Entrance Exams

    Institutional Exam
    X
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    No

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    5,048
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    6,312
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    118
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    4,499
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    6,160
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    6
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    496
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    12
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    652
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    28
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    11,478
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    10,665
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    1,188

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Not Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Considered
    Application Essay
    Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Considered
    Interview
    Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Considered
    Talent/ability
    Not Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    0
    ACT Composite: Total
    0
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    13%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    21%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    33%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    23%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    10%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    1188
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    3.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    12%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    22%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    20%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    19%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    7.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Total
    100
    Total
    0
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    3.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    12%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    22%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    20%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    19%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    7.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Total
    100
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.6
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    100%

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    Yes
    Amount of application fee:
    50
    Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
    Yes
    Same fee
    X
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    X
    Yes, in part
    5
    No
    1
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 year
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    No
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    Yes
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    Yes
    Transfer Admission30

    Fall Applicants

    Men
    562
    Women
    726
    Another Gender
    7
    Unknown
    1,304
    Total
    147
    Men
    218
    Women
    0
    Another Gender
    368
    Unknown
    142
    Total
    96
    Men
    0
    Women
    238

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Summer
    X
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    X
    Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?
    No
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C=2.0 Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 64 Credit(s) Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 96 X - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: 30.00 - X X Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 32.00 ## X D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: ##

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:
    30
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    Yes
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Yes
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Yes
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://www.fdu.edu/veterans/admission/transcripts-credits/
    Academic Offerings and Policies22

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    X
    Dual enrollment
    X
    External degree program
    X
    Honors Program
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Student-designed major
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X
    Weekend college
    X

    Required Course Work

    Computer literacy
    X
    English (including composition)
    X
    Foreign languages
    X
    History
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Intensive writing
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Student Life31

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    15%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    60%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    11%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    61%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0

    Average Age

    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    19
    Average age of full-time students
    20
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    22

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Concert band
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Model UN
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Musical theater
    X
    Pep band
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Student-run film society
    X
    Television station
    X
    Yearbook
    X

    Housing

    Coed dorms
    X
    Apartments for married students
    X
    Apartments for single students
    X
    Special housing for disabled students
    X
    Special housing for international students
    X
    Theme housing
    X
    Annual Expenses25

    Private Tuition

    Tuition
    35944
    Tuition
    35944

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    1180
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    16270
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    10502
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5768
    Required Fees:
    1180
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    16270
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    10502
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5768

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    Yes

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1240
    Transportation:
    745
    Other expenses:
    5067
    Books and supplies:
    1240
    Transportation
    3720
    Other expenses:
    5066
    Books and supplies:
    1240
    Food and housing total*
    16982
    Transportation:
    3720
    Other expenses:
    5066

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:
    1044.00
    In-district:
    1044.00
    In-state (out-of-district):
    1044.00
    Out-of-state:
    1044.00
    Financial Aid82

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    91
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    14,796
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    23
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    13,189
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    254
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    14,249
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    65
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    14,577
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    2
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    7,190

    Reporting Year

    2023-2024 Final
    X

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    14437761

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    17194684
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    57885540
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    31697556
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    1871999
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    33569555
    Total Self-Help
    7876417
    Parent Loans
    1947868

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    12000
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    6366144
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    4199691
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    4199691
    Total Self-Help
    3873874
    Parent Loans
    968811

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    1,057
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    938
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    843
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    843
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    842
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    663
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    91
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    91
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    77%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    38547
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    33400
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    2384
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    1752
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    3,891
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    3,109
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    2,840
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    2,840
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,786
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    2,105
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    254
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    397
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    74%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    37184
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    31862
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    2429
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    1958
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    645
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    233
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    221
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    221
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    162
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    184
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    5
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    30%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    9529
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    1237
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    1183

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X

    Financial Aid Reply

    Students must reply by (date):
    12
    or within____weeks of notification.
    15

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    X
    State Loans
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Alumni affiliation
    X
    Athletics
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    Academics
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    CDS-H Page 6 Common Data Set 2024-2025
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred26

    Diploma/Certificates

    Liberal arts/general studies
    90.57
    Health professions and related programs
    9.43
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Associate

    Liberal arts/general studies
    90.57
    Health professions and related programs
    9.43
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Bachelors

    Communication/journalism
    2.98
    Communication technologies
    1.34
    Computer and information sciences
    3.6
    Engineering
    3.39
    Engineering technologies
    1.34
    English
    1.23
    Liberal arts/general studies
    18.4
    Biological/life sciences
    6.37
    Mathematics and statistics
    0.72
    Military science and military technologies
    28
    Interdisciplinary studies
    4.42
    Physical sciences
    0.62
    Psychology
    11.72
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    2.26
    Social sciences
    4.62
    Visual and performing arts
    6.27
    Health professions and related programs
    10.07
    Business/marketing
    20.14
    History
    0.62
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100.11
    Enrollment And Persistence133

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    496
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    118
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    1,339
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    2,000
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    652
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    88
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    1,372
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    2,176
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate students: another gender
    0
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    7,702
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    3,228
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    10,930
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    0
    Total All Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    28
    Hispanic/Latino
    453
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    183
    White, non-Hispanic
    318
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    0
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    60
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    38
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    108
    TOTAL
    1,188
    Nonresidents
    324
    Hispanic/Latino
    1,430
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    543
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,448
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    6
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    237
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    2
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    137
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    490
    TOTAL
    368
    Nonresidents
    360
    Hispanic/Latino
    2,106
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    653
    White, non-Hispanic
    3,298
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    15
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    534
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    2
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    196
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    538
    TOTAL
    238

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    0
    Associate degrees
    53
    Bachelor's degrees
    973
    Postbachelor's certificates
    0
    Master's degrees
    956
    Post-Master's certificates
    28
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    19
    Doctoral degrees – other
    0

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    467
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    357
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    304
    Total
    1,128
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    467
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    357
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    304
    Total
    1,128
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    185
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    197
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    194
    Total
    576
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    49
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    29
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    22
    Total
    100
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    14
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    2
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    4
    Total
    20
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    248
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    228
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    220
    Total
    696
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.531
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.639
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.724
    Total
    0.617
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    584
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    394
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    388
    Total
    1,366
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    584
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    394
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    388
    Total
    1,366
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    288
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    231
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    268
    Total
    787
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    58
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    31
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    33
    Total
    122
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    12
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    7
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    3
    Total
    22
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    358
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    269
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    304
    Total
    931
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.613
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.683
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.784
    Total
    0.682
    2021 Cohort
    0
    2020 Cohort
    0
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size34

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    285
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    90
    C. Total number who are women
    144
    D. Total number who are men
    141
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    9
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    244
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    25
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    10
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    5
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    33
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    558
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    156
    C. Total number who are women
    280
    D. Total number who are men
    275
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    204
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    75
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    49
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    61
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    4
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    843
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    246
    C. Total number who are women
    424
    D. Total number who are men
    416
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    9
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    448
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    100
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    59
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    66
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    37

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    12
    based on ____ students
    5,324
    and ____ faculty
    434

    Undergraduate Class Size

    Total
    0
    Source: Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

    Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a very small private university in Teaneck, NJ, in a city setting.

    What Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus looks for

    Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What is the acceptance rate at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?

      Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus admits roughly 91% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $15,404 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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