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FDU Admission Requirements

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FDU Admission Overview

FDU admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year FDU admitted 95.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1040-1310 / ACT 19-30. FDU is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

FDU Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

95.2%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus

Acceptance Rate

The FDU acceptance rate is 95.2%. Last year, 5,380 of 5,652 applicants were admitted. That is the 30th lowest acceptance rate in New Jersey.

Admission Selectivity

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

FDU is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

11% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

FDU GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.42*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.42*

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Average GPA

FDU has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.42 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. FDU is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

*3.42 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

FDU SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1040-1310

Freshmen who sent SAT

1%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 530
  • Math 510
  • Composite 1040
SAT 25th percentile scores for Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 650
  • Math 660
  • Composite 1310
SAT 75th percentile scores for Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at FDU typically score around a 1180 SAT (middle 50% 1040–1310) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 73rd percentile nationally. FDU ranks #13 in the state of New Jersey for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1040 to 1310

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

FDU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1180 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1310+ Above 75th >97%
1180 to 1310 Avg + 95%-97%
1040 to 1180 Avg - 91%-95%
Below 1040 Below mid-50 <91%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

FDU ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-30

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite 19
ACT 25th percentile scores for Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite 30
ACT 75th percentile scores for Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus

Average ACT

Incoming testers at FDU typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 19–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. FDU places #12 among colleges in New Jersey for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 30

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to FDU without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
30+ Above 75th >97%
24 to 30 Avg + 95%-97%
19 to 24 Avg - 91%-95%
Below 19 Below mid-50 <91%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

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

Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,140 2,444 5,652
Accepted 3,139 2,239 5,380
Acceptance Rate 100% 92% 95%
Enrolled 335 230 565
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 10% 11%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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 required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

FDU is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 95.2% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1040-1310); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=184694.

GPA calculator: Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026