Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,825 students enrolled. This college was established in 1942 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Madison, New Jersey.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham.

Majors
Offered
68
Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 68 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Psychology, Management, Accounting and Finance, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham is high at 80% (close to New Jersey average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
80%
Fair
The graduation rate at Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham is average - 65%. About 33% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham is good: 9:1. Learn more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - $38,900 annually. The additional fees at Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $1,200, which makes it a total of $40,100 per year.

Read the details about Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
89%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 4,421 applications were submitted and 3,940 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,600
High
Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,600 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high -- around $10,600 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Location and Address

Postal Address:
Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham
285 Madison Ave
Madison, New Jersey
07940, USA
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