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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus admits nearly everyone — 95.2% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus occupies suburban Madison, NJ — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $98,585 four years out. Faculty pay averages $113,148 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,990 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 78.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
The rest of this page puts figures to that sketch.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus received 4,457 applications and admitted 4,246 (95.3%), with 512 enrolling.
How Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus compares
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | New Jersey median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 95.2% | 78.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,004 | $17,014 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $57,273 | $58,902 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus's median earnings are $57,273 — below the New Jersey benchmark of $58,902. Weigh that against the $38,004 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus lists tuition at $38,004 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $38,004 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,990 undergraduates, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
66.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 33% don't — ask a Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $98,585 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,753 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,606 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $76,778 |
| Marketing | $75,172 |
| Mathematics | $74,192 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $71,188 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,593 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $60,525 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,829 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $56,969 |
| Biology, General | $56,559 |
| Psychology, General | $55,977 |
| Political Science and Government | $54,888 |
| History | $53,737 |
| Criminology | $53,055 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $48,292 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $45,958 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $35,169 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $33,749 |
Median earnings for these 20 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $57,273 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 14 additional Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus's acceptance rate?
95.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,246 admitted from 4,457 applicants.
How much does Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus cost?
At Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus, published tuition is $38,004 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $57,273 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New Jersey
- Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus — 90.7% admitted
- New Jersey City University — 98.4% admitted
- Monmouth University — 89% admitted
- Montclair State University — 87.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.