Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is a private nonprofit institution located in Madison, New Jersey with approximately 1,990 undergraduate students enrolled. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,829 per year. The graduation rate is 67%, and the typical graduate earns $54,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students who want a smaller private college experience in a genuinely nice suburban New Jersey setting — without the pressure of a highly selective admissions process — will find this campus worth a serious look. The net price of around $22,829 per year is reasonable for a private institution, and the Madison, NJ location puts students within commuting distance of New York City internships and employers. That said, the numbers here deserve an honest conversation: a 67% graduation rate and 78% freshman retention rate suggest that a meaningful share of students who start here don't finish, which is a real concern worth asking the school about directly. Median earnings of $54,400 a decade out are solid but not exceptional, so students should think carefully about their intended major and career path before assuming the degree will pay for itself quickly. My practical advice — if this school is on your list, visit the campus, talk to current students about academic support resources, and ask admissions specifically what they're doing to improve retention, because the right student can thrive here, but you want to go in with eyes open.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus graduates earn most above the national rate in Hospitality Administration/Management ($71,188 vs $56,726 nationally), and most below it in Business Administration, Management and Operations ($65,593 vs $68,257).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 58 | $55,977 | $50,706 | +$5,271 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 43 | $45,958 | $43,765 | +$2,193 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 40 | $65,593 | $68,257 | −$2,664 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 36 | $98,585 | $88,910 | +$9,675 |
| Criminology | 33 | $53,055 | $55,556 | −$2,501 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 27 | $48,292 | $50,532 | −$2,240 |
| Biology, General | 27 | $56,559 | $57,214 | −$655 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 22 | $84,606 | $83,343 | +$1,263 |
| Marketing | 22 | $75,172 | $69,303 | +$5,869 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 21 | $57,829 | $56,359 | +$1,470 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 19 | $71,188 | $56,726 | +$14,462 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 17 | $87,753 | $76,194 | +$11,559 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,990 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
285 Madison Ave
Madison, NJ 07940
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus has an acceptance rate of 95%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus hard to get into?
Not especially. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus has an acceptance rate of 95%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus cost?
The average net price at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is about $22,829 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus has a graduation rate of 67%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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