Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
FDU
Teaneck, New Jersey 07666
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
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%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
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
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
Estimated from NJ state average + suburban adjustment
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