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 2,627 undergraduate students enrolled. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,404 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, 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.
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-Metropolitan Campus graduates earn most above the national rate in Accounting and Related Services ($87,753 vs $76,194 nationally), and most below it in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($83,798 vs $100,647).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 191 | $60,525 | $53,072 | +$7,453 |
| Psychology, General | 48 | $55,977 | $50,706 | +$5,271 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 39 | $98,585 | $88,910 | +$9,675 |
| Biology, General | 33 | $56,559 | $57,214 | −$655 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 33 | $51,148 | $55,378 | −$4,230 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 32 | $65,593 | $68,257 | −$2,664 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 13 | $48,292 | $50,532 | −$2,240 |
| Marketing | 13 | $75,172 | $69,303 | +$5,869 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 8 | $84,606 | $83,343 | +$1,263 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 8 | $87,753 | $76,194 | +$11,559 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 7 | $83,798 | $100,647 | −$16,849 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | $76,778 | $92,374 | −$15,596 |
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 (2,627 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
1000 River Rd
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has an acceptance rate of 91%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus hard to get into?
Not especially. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has an acceptance rate of 91%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus cost?
The average net price at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is about $15,404 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-Metropolitan Campus?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has a graduation rate of 53%, 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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