Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a private nonprofit institution located in Teaneck, New Jersey with approximately 2,578 undergraduate students enrolled. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,266 per year. The graduation rate is 62%, and the typical graduate earns $54,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 96% acceptance rate and $15,266 average net price make this an accessible, affordable option for students who need flexibility in admissions, but the 62% graduation rate and 76% freshman retention rate suggest a meaningful share of students struggle to finish. Worth considering if you're looking for a small private school experience in the New York metro area on a budget, but ask hard questions about academic support and what's keeping students from crossing the finish line.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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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 (2,578 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
1000 River Rd
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Official Links
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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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