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| Location | Madison, New Jersey |
| Online | fdu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Fairleigh Dickinson University's College at Florham occupies a 178-acre suburban campus in Madison, New Jersey, approximately 35 miles west of New York City. The campus is situated on the former Vanderbilt-Twombly estate, featuring Georgian-style architecture and formal gardens that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Established in 1958, the College at Florham serves as one of FDU's two main New Jersey campuses and maintains a moderate level of selectivity in its admissions process. The campus offers undergraduate programs with particular strengths in business, psychology, and communication studies, while also housing FDU's Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences. Most first-year students reside in on-campus housing, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the FDU Devils.
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FDU is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#368 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#268 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#6 in Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
#340 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1040/1310 |
| ACT | 19/30 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.42 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,576 |
| Other Fees | $1,244 |
| Room and Board | $16,102 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,014 |
| Total One Year Cost | $58,514 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 34% |
| Psychology | 16% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| Communication | 9% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025