Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus Comparison

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Overview

FDU
Location Teaneck, NJ
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 7,285
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #797
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website fdu.edu
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Costs

FDU
Tuition (In State) $33,264
Tuition (Out of State) $33,264
Room & Board $15,588
Avg Net Price $16,030
Avg Grant Aid $30,059
% Receiving Grant Aid 98%

Admission

FDU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 4,294
Admitted 3,611
Acceptance Rate 84.1%
Enrolled % 14.7%
Avg High School GPA 3.31
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Very Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 20/23
SAT Range 908/1180
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline

Academics

FDU
Student to Faculty Ratio 13:1
Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (53%)
  • Health Professions (13%)
  • Business (8%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (6%)
  • Psychology (5%)

Outcomes

FDU
Graduation Rate 41%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $52,900
Making Student Loan Payments 60%
Median Student Loan Debt $26,000
Median Loan Payment $268

Diversity

FDU
% Men 41%
% Women 59%
Racial Diversity Very High
HBCU No
% White 25%
% Black 12%
% Hispanic 36%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 8%
% Unknown Race 12%

Students

FDU
% In-State 68%
% Out-of-State 15%

Campus

FDU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/