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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has 10 upcoming campus tour dates; registration links for each are listed on this page.

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What is the nearest airport to Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?

The nearest major airport is New York LaGuardia (LGA), about 12 miles away.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Campus Tours & Visits — Teaneck, NJ

Excellent value

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a private institution in Teaneck with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 2.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,273 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,266.

Established

1942

Motto

Fortiter et Suaviter

Mascot

KnightroIan the Devil

Type

Private university

Conference

NCAA Division I

Division

Division I

96%

Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

2,578

Undergrads

14:1

Student : Faculty

62%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$57,273

Earnings 10yr

$15,266

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Knights

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History & Fun Facts

•In 1953, Fairleigh Dickinson College merged with the 400-student Bergen Junior College, acquiring its campus in Teaneck, New Jersey.
•In 1956, the institution was recognized as Fairleigh Dickinson University by the New Jersey State Board of Education.
•In 1958, the university acquired the former Twombly-Vanderbilt estate in Madison and Florham Park, New Jersey, to serve as its third campus.
•The mansion was completed in 1897 and was modeled after the wing of Hampton Court Palace designed by architect Sir Christopher Wren.
•Presidents President Term Peter Sammartino 1942–1968 J.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,822

Room & Board$16,102

Books & Supplies$1,576

Total Cost of Attendance$47,791

Average Net Price$15,266

Median Debt at Graduation$25,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,150

$30–48K$12,213

$48–75K$14,926

$75–110K$23,511

$110K+$27,494

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

78.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.0%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Programs (115)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.7%

Freshman Retention75.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,916

10 Years$57,273

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

2,578

Gender Split

52% / 48%

Women / Men

First Generation

43%

Pell Grant Recipients

22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 21%

Black 11%

Hispanic 35%

Asian 5%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 11%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

18

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

127Very High

Estimated from NJ state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

13 mi(23 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

88 mi(153 min)

Bostonpop. 675K

184 mi(319 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LGANew York LaGuardia12 mi

EWRNewark Liberty16 mi

JFKNew York JFK22 mi

Distance to Cities

New York, NY13 mi

~23 min drive

Newark, NJ13 mi

~23 min drive

Trenton, NJ60 mi

~1h 44m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$100-180/night

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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Knights

History & Fun Facts

Schools Like This

Felician University

Saint Peter's University

Monmouth University

Centenary University

Admissions

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (115)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

Visit Planning

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