FDU Description

Fairleigh Dickinson Universities (FDU) Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, New Jersey is a great suburban campus that is close enough to New York City to be able to take full advantage of the opportunities there.

The university offers a full range of academics, with several dozen degree programs ranging from associate’s degrees up to PhDs. A few areas of interest include Accounting, Administrative Science, Healthcare, Computer Engineering, Education, Homeland Security, Restaurant Management, and much more.

The Metropolitan campus provides a college life that gives you the best of both worlds. The quiet, suburban campus provides a safe learning environment and the close proximity to the Big Apple allows students to experience all that a big city has to offer.

The Metropolitan Campus of FDU provides an excellent atmosphere for multi-cultural learning and experiences, as it is home to students from more than 60 countries.

In an effort toward fairness and to continue encouraging applicants from around the world, students pay the same tuition regardless of residency. Students can choose to live off campus, perhaps in nearby apartments, or to live in one of the on-campus residence halls.

FDU understands the burden that college tuition can place on students and their families. The financial aid office is available to help students research options and determine their eligibility for assistance with the cost of tuition.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Private

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Knights

Nickname

FDU

Website

view.fdu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$28,976

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,976

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

8,827

FDU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
5,866
Freshman Class
517
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
8,827

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
66%
Graduate
34%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
90%
Part-Time
10%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
79%
Out-of-State
21%

Gender of Students

Women
59%
Men
41%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
10%
Asian
7%
Caucasian
50%
Latino
17%
Other
16%

Students State Origin

New Jersey
79%
New York
7%
Pennsylvania
1%
Other
13%

International Students

International
10%
Domestic
90%