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
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%