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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

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Teaneck, New Jersey 07666

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Suburban

Excellent value

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a private institution in Teaneck with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 2.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,273 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,266.

Established
1942
Motto
Fortiter et Suaviter
Mascot
KnightroIan the Devil
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division I
Division
Division I

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96%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,578Students
14:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$57,273Earnings 10yr
$15,266Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.9%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

95.9%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,822
Room & Board$16,102
Books & Supplies$1,576
Total Cost of Attendance$47,791
Average Net Price$15,266
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,150
$30–48K$12,213
$48–75K$14,926
$75–110K$23,511
$110K+$27,494

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,266

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

18

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (115)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,578
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 21%
Black 11%
Hispanic 35%
Asian 5%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 11%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.7%
Freshman Retention75.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,916
8 Years$52,354
10 Years$57,273

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$50,300
Men
$60,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

127Very High

Estimated from NJ state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
13 mi(23 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
88 mi(153 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
184 mi(319 min)

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