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#13 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck, New Jersey

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Overview

Enrollment

7,285
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus overview
Location Teaneck, New Jersey
Online fdu.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Teaneck, New Jersey, just 15 minutes from New York City, Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus spans 88 acres along the Hackensack River. The suburban campus serves as FDU's largest location and features a mix of modern and traditional architecture, including academic buildings, residence halls, and athletic facilities. As a private university established in 1942, FDU Metropolitan Campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in business, nursing, engineering, and criminal justice studies. The campus provides traditional dormitory housing for students and maintains NCAA Division I athletic programs, competing in the Northeast Conference. Students benefit from the campus's proximity to Manhattan's professional opportunities while studying in a suburban setting that includes research centers and specialized facilities for hands-on learning.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

FDU is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus overview
SAT 908/1180
ACT 20/23
GPA 3.31

Applications Accepted

84.1% 
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$33,264
Costs for Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,530
Other Fees$1,140
Room and Board $15,588
Budget for Other Expenses$4,868
Total One Year Cost$56,390

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$52,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

41% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 53%
Health Professions 13%
Business 8%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 6%
Psychology 5%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=184603 IPEDS survey data for Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus.

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Last updated February 24, 2024