Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, NJ
Private Nonprofit4-Year • Medium • Primarily ResidentialMaster's College and UniversitySelective • High Transfer-In2 CampusesMain Campus
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Rankings
Affordability80
Selectivity32
Retention48
Graduation1
Earnings45
Diversity88
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
84%Bachelor’s
12%Associate’s
4%Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing10%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Engineering1%
Engineering Technologies3%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs8%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities51%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies<1%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences1%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
89%Admission Rate
551Median SAT Math
550Median SAT Reading
23Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)502–600
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–600
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–25
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
$41KIn-State Tuition
$41KOut-of-State Tuition
$49KAverage Total Cost
$13KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
47%Receive Federal Loans
$19KMedian Federal Debt
59%Repayment Rate
$259Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 41% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 18% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $21K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 53% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 59% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 68% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 75% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
80%Retention Rate
35%Transfer Rate
17%Withdrawal Rate
42%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 39% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 42% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 49% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 64% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 41% | 44% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35% | 44% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 43% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 51% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 44% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 37% | 45% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
92%Employment Rate
$38KMedian Salary
$22K25 Pctl Salary
$56K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $56K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $72K | $60K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $45K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $48K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
3,245Undergraduates
58%Full-time Undergrads
22Avg Entry Age
2,011Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 42% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 22% | 44% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42% | 22% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 14% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 21% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
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