Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Teaneck, 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 |
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
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
FDU is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#810 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#512 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#12 in Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
#21 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 908/1180 |
| ACT | 20/23 |
| GPA | 3.31 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Current students may use the Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025