Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan: Review & Facts

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 7,285 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1942 and is the only school located in Teaneck, 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 Metropolitan.

Majors
Offered
82
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 82 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Management, Accounting and Finance, Psychology, 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 when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan student retention rate is fair at 76% (close to New Jersey average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan is below average: 53%. Roughly 36% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan is pretty good -- 13:1. Find out more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - around $36,500 per year. The additional fees at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan not covered by tuition are roughly $1,200; which makes it a total of $37,700 a year.

Read the details about Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan 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
84%
Easy
According to government data, 4,294 applications were submitted and 3,611 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

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

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,200
High
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan offers a distance education program, 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 Metropolitan, 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
A-
Safe
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,000 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high: approximately $10,200 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan. 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 obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

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

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Location and Address

Postal Address:
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan
1000 River Rd
Teaneck, New Jersey
07666, USA
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