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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Admission at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is close to open (90.7%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $57,273 median earnings below before the application.
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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus occupies suburban Teaneck, NJ — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. International students are a visible presence here — 11.9% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $98,585 four years out. 21.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,627 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77% of first-years come back for a second year.
What that means for you depends on the numbers — which is what the rest of this page is for.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus received 4,259 applications and admitted 4,085 (95.9%), with 606 enrolling.
How Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus compares
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | New Jersey median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 90.7% | 78.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,004 | $17,014 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $57,273 | $58,902 | $53,781 |
At $57,273, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($58,902). Look at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $38,004 regardless of where you're from. At Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,627 undergrads, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
53.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 47% don't — ask a Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan 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 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $83,798 |
| 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 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,148 |
| 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 22 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan 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. 27 additional Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's acceptance rate?
95.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,085 admitted from 4,259 applicants.
How much does Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus cost?
At Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, published tuition is $38,004 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan 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-Florham Campus — 95.2% 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.