FDU Admission Requirements

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FDU Admission Overview

FDU admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year FDU admitted 90.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.31 GPA (B+) and SAT 908-1180 / ACT 20-23. 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 is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

FDU Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

90.7%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Average

High

Very High

Extreme

Acceptance Rate

The FDU acceptance rate is 90.7%. Last year, 5,285 of 5,826 applicants were admitted. That is the 28th 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.

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.31. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

FDU GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.31

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.31

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at FDU typically have around a 3.31 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. FDU is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #12 in New Jersey for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	11.92%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	16.67%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	14.56%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	14.77%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	14.56%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	16.98%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	9.49%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	1.05%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

FDU SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

908-1180

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 460
Math 448
Composite 908

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 580
Math 600
Composite 1180

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at FDU typically score around a 1040 SAT (middle 50% 908–1180) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 47th percentile nationally. FDU ranks #22 in the state of New Jersey for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 908 to 1180

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 1040 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 Metropolitan Campus
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1180+	Above 75th	>95%
1040 to 1180	Avg +	91%-95%
908 to 1040	Avg -	84%-91%
Below 908	Below mid-50	<84%

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

20-23

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite 23

Average ACT

Incoming testers at FDU typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 20–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. FDU places #17 among colleges in New Jersey for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 23

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 21.0 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 Metropolitan Campus
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
23+	Above 75th	>96%
21 to 23	Avg +	91%-96%
20 to 21	Avg -	87%-91%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<87%

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 Metropolitan Campus admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,172	2,604	5,826
Accepted	3,021	2,260	5,285
Acceptance Rate	95%	87%	91%
Enrolled	345	278	623
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	11%	12%	12%

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

Application Requirements

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

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan 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 considered for admission, even 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 Metropolitan Campus is $50.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan 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 90.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.31 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (908-1180); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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