Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ 07666
About Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a private research university in Teaneck, New Jersey, serving roughly 2,627 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 90.71% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,273 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Versus the New Jersey median, sticker tuition is about 2.9×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 53.32%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $57,273.
Research findings
Finding
Average net price at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is about 59% below published tuition.
Published tuition is $38,004; average net price is $15,404 in the latest Scorecard extract.
Interpretation: Institutional aid and grants compress sticker price into a substantially lower typical undergraduate cost signal.
Limitation: Average net price masks variation by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the campus average.
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 830% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 66 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | $38,004 | $15,404 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| New Jersey (state median) | $12,950 | $11,024 | 84 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 59% below published tuition at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Key findings
- Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's average net price ($15,404) is 59% below published tuition ($38,004).
- Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus charges 30% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($38,004).
- Versus the New Jersey median, sticker tuition is about 2.9×.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $38,004
Finding Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus charges 30% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $38,004. That is 30% above the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the New Jersey median ($12,950), sticker tuition is about 2.9×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 3.2×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is $15,404.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $15,404 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,380 above the New Jersey median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $3,296 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 59% lower after grants and scholarships.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Completion, earnings, and net price together describe a campus where sticker price overstates typical undergraduate cost while outcomes remain at the high end of Scorecard distributions.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$38,004
Avg. net price
$15,404
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $10,218 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,475 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,057 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,123 |
| $110,001+ | $28,735 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $152,016. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is known for
Top program completions
- General Studies168
- Accounting134
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse105
- Business Administration and Management, General80
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management69
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 15% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a good school for those looking for strong completion and solid mid-career earnings—especially where average net price sits well below published tuition (about 59% lower in this extract).
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.
Campus
Location
Teaneck, NJ
City / state
- ZIP
- 07666
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 18% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Size
Enrollment
2,627
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 6,357
- Graduate
- 2,355
- Full-time share
- 82%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$25,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 21.95%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $34,882 | $34,882 | $17,947 |
| 2014 | $35,880 | $35,880 | $17,480 |
| 2015 | $36,910 | $36,910 | $16,902 |
| 2016 | $37,988 | $37,988 | $17,752 |
| 2017 | $39,446 | $39,446 | $16,136 |
| 2018 | $40,732 | $40,732 | $13,339 |
| 2019 | $42,220 | $42,220 | $15,147 |
| 2020 | $42,240 | $42,240 | $12,069 |
| 2021 | $33,114 | $33,114 | $10,987 |
| 2022 | $34,404 | $34,404 | $14,684 |
| 2023 | $35,822 | $35,822 | $15,266 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus reported total enrollment of about 2,627 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 50% male and 50% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (33.9%), White (19.4%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (15.6%). About 21.95% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
81.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus in 2024 is 2,627 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,357 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,355 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
41.36% 100% Completion Time
53.32% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.36% of students graduating from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 62% male / 38% female
- Accounting: 55% male / 45% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13% male / 87% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus graduates earn a median of $57,273 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $57,273. Median federal loan debt: $25,000. Average net price used in cost models: $15,404.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus graduates report median earnings of $57,273 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (66 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$96.3M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- New Jersey median 6.2× the median ($15.5M)
- Mid East median 2.3× the median ($42.6M)
- U.S. median 3.6× the median ($26.4M)
- New Jersey median 2.3× the median ($5,117)
- Mid East median 0.72× the median ($16,427)
- U.S. median near the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 30.3%
- New Jersey median 48.2 pp below median (78.6%)
- Mid East median 26.5 pp below median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 27.6 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,579
- New Jersey median 1.3× the median ($7,582)
- Mid East median 1.2× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 1.3× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,140
- New Jersey median 1.2× the median ($7,319)
- Mid East median near the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.3× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus at a glance
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a private non-profit institution in Teaneck, NJ, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- General StudiesAccountingRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino33.9%White or Caucasian19.4%Race/ethnicity unknown15.6%
Schools near Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Other campuses in Teaneck, NJ when available, plus nearby institutions in New Jersey.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within New Jersey, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus located?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is located in Teaneck, NJ.
What is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is 90.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,259 applicants and 4,085 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's tuition?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $38,004 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $15,404 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus cost?
Reported tuition is $38,004 and average net price is $15,404 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,270 annually.
Why is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, published tuition is $38,004 while average net price is $15,404—about 59% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($15,404), completion (53.3% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($57,273). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,357 students, Hispanic or Latino (33.9%), White (19.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?
About 42.6% of students at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus earn?
Median earnings are $45,916 six years after entry and $57,273 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus public or private?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a private nonprofit institution located in Teaneck, NJ.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.