Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	991
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	85%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Teaneck, New Jersey, FDU-Metropolitan is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that FDU-Metropolitan is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at FDU-Metropolitan is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Jersey is 81%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at FDU-Metropolitan do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

84.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,114

Cost of attendance at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,114

Cost of attendance at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus received on average $37,049 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$37,049

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	312	61%	$5,627	$1,755,734
Other Federal Grant	325	63%	$5,891	$1,914,734
State Grant/Scholarships	272	53%	$11,373	$3,093,524
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	492	96%	$28,300	$13,923,611
Total Grant & Scholarships	511	100%	$37,049	$18,931,869

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus students is 53.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.1%.

53.9%

asian 71.4% 20 students
African American 36.5% 31 students
white 59.6% 68 students
unknown 52.0% 13 students
hispanic 56.5% 126 students
International Students 54.6% 18 students
Mixed Race 35.7% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Northeast Conference
Basketball Northeast Conference
Track and Cross Country Northeast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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