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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

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Teaneck, New Jersey 07666

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

78.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.0%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (115)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

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
10 Years$57,273

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Knights

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History & Fun Facts

  • In 1953, Fairleigh Dickinson College merged with the 400-student Bergen Junior College, acquiring its campus in Teaneck, New Jersey.
  • In 1956, the institution was recognized as Fairleigh Dickinson University by the New Jersey State Board of Education.
  • In 1958, the university acquired the former Twombly-Vanderbilt estate in Madison and Florham Park, New Jersey, to serve as its third campus.
  • The mansion was completed in 1897 and was modeled after the wing of Hampton Court Palace designed by architect Sir Christopher Wren.
  • Presidents President Term Peter Sammartino 1942–1968 J.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LGA New York LaGuardia12 mi
EWR Newark Liberty16 mi
JFK New York JFK22 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA184 mi · ~5h 19m drive
New York, NY13 mi · ~23 min drive
Hartford, CT92 mi · ~2h 39m drive
Providence, RI150 mi · ~4h 20m drive
Albany, NY122 mi · ~3h 31m drive
Syracuse, NY184 mi · ~5h 19m drive
Rochester, NY241 mi · ~6h 58m drive
Buffalo, NY285 mi · ~8h 14m drive
Philadelphia, PA88 mi · ~2h 33m drive
Pittsburgh, PA314 mi · ~9h 4m drive
Harrisburg, PA156 mi · ~4h 30m drive
Newark, NJ13 mi · ~23 min drive
Trenton, NJ60 mi · ~1h 44m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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