A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at FDU are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 75% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
25%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
36%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
12%
|
There are 43% more female students than male students enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, FDU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,995
|
| Women |
4,290
|
FDU serves a very low number of students outside of New Jersey, with 68 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
68%
|
| Out of State |
15%
|
| Foreign |
17%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
53% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 22.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 30.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=184603 IPEDS survey data for Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus.