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Your chances of getting into Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

89.1%
Admission Difficulty for Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at FDU is 89.1%.  Its admission rate is the 27th lowest in New Jersey.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into FDU and can you get accepted?

Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,940 out of the 4,421 who applied were admitted.

Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.42. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.42 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1180 on the SAT
  • Score 24 on the ACT

FDU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.42*

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into FDU are to have around a 3.42 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.42 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as FDU accepts 89% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at FDU is 3.42 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #10 in New Jersey for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since FDU is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

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*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.42 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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FDU SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 18% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1040-1310

Applicants Submitting SAT 

18%
SAT Scores for Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 530
Math 25th Percentile 510
Composite 25th Percentile 1040
SAT Scores for Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 650
Math 75th Percentile 660
Composite 75th Percentile 1310
Average SAT Score 1180

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at FDU is 1180 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1040-1310. Students who get into Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham score in the top 53 percent of all SAT test takers..  FDU ranks #12 in the state of New Jersey for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1180 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. FDU regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1040 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1040, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 900, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1175, you have around a 89% chance of being admitted. A 1310 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 94% chance of getting in.

Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1310 and Above Good >94%
1175 to 1310 Avg + 89%-94%
1040 to 1175 Avg - 81%-89%
905 to 1040 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 905 Low <69%
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FDU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

19-30 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

2%
ACT Scores for Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile 19
ACT Scores for Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile 30
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into FDU?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to FDU is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 30.  The school ranks #13 in New Jersey for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into FDU for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 89% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 94% with a 30 ACT score.

Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >94%
24 to 30 Avg + 89%-94%
19 to 24 Avg - 82%-89%
14 to 19 Reach 72%-82%
Less than 14 Low <72%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,211 2,141 4,421
Accepted 1,956 1,919 3,940
Acceptance Rate 88% 90% 89%
Enrolled 214 253 467
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 13% 12%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.42 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1180 and ACT of 24 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=184694 IPEDS survey data for Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham.

Last updated February 24, 2024