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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

#1416 in US ranking Teaneck, NJ
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$53,472
Tuition & fees
$38,544
Avg. aid
$30,617
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
91%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
53%
Median salary
$45,941
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?

Recurring activities at the Metropolitan Campus include student performances, organization programming, and FDU Knights athletic events. These offer different ways to participate: a student might attend a game, work on a theater production, or help a club organize a cultural or academic event.

University-wide event calendars can also advertise activities at Florham or other FDU locations. The campus designation matters when planning to attend. Rather than relying on a fixed list of annual traditions, prospective students can review a current Metropolitan Campus events calendar to see what takes place during the term they expect to enroll.

What are the student housing and dining options at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?

FDU offers undergraduate housing at the Metropolitan Campus, including coeducational residence options. Housing is available, but availability should not be read as a promise that every applicant will receive a particular room or building.

Students considering residence life should review the current housing application, deadlines, eligibility rules, and room types. They should also check which meal plan applies to their housing choice and which dining locations operate on the days they expect to be on campus. Dining hours can matter especially for students with evening classes or work shifts.

Commuters and students seeking off-campus housing should compare travel time, parking or transit costs, and lease terms with the university's residential options. The reported share living on campus is about 27%, so both residential and commuting arrangements are established parts of the Metropolitan Campus experience.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
14:1
Undergraduates living on campus
27%

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Career Help & Outcomes

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Library Services and Resources

Number of libraries on campus

0

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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