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After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$15.4k
National avg$18.5k
Source: IPEDS 2024
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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus at a glance
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a private university in Teaneck, New Jersey with 8,045 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 91% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published tuition is $38,004 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $15,404 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 53% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 21% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $25,000 (College Scorecard).
Tuition
$38,004
2024-25
Acceptance
91%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
8,045
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$38,004
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,004
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,270
Avg Off-Campus Living
$16,982
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $54,274
Net price (after aid): $15,404
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $10,218
$30k – $48k: $10,475
$48k – $75k: $15,057
$75k – $110k: $23,123
$110k+: $28,735 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
For families earning $110k+, the average net price here is above the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow federally from 1 July 2026, by up to $3,235. That part has to come from savings, income, work, or private loans.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $57,273
Median debt at graduation: $25,000
Est. monthly loan payment: $265
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 22%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 21%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedFairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $71,763, above the $36,709 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in New Jersey.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
53%
Freshman Retention
77%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$57.3k above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$38k
Net price
$15.4k
below avg
Pell
22%
Median debt
$25k
Earnings (10y)
$57.3k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
91%
SAT range
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ACT range
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Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 1,011 of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's 7,607 students (13%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 1,011 (13%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus reported conferring credentials in 54 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus graduates earn, by program
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's bachelor's graduates in Liberal Arts and General Studies earned a median $60,525 four years after graduating, 14% above the $53,072 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $39,071; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $25,000 in federal loans at this college (about $265 a month on a 10-year plan). The figure is reported for all 2 campuses that share Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's federal aid ID.
44 programs at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Bachelor's | $60,525 | $53,072, +14% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $120,131 | $103,485, +16% | $27,332 | $311/mo |
| Accounting, Master's | $108,803 | $95,833, +14% | $25,510 | $290/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Master's | $145,105 | $120,193, +21% | $40,432 | $460/mo |
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $55,977 | $50,706, +10% | $24,000 | $254/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Associate's | $41,796 | $44,125, −5% | $12,000 | $127/mo |
| Public Administration, Master's | $87,309 | $81,408, +7% | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Bachelor's | $98,585 | $88,910, +11% | $23,000 | $244/mo |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Professional degree | $98,429 | $70,514, +40% | $69,076 | $786/mo |
| Biology, Bachelor's | $56,559 | $57,214, about the same | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $65,593 | $68,257, −4% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Master's | $64,376 | $59,916, +7% | $20,500 | $233/mo |
What the job pays locally
- Nursing (RN) graduates train as registered nurses: median $106,500 in New Jersey.
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $100,830 in New Jersey.
- Electrical Engineering graduates train as electrical engineers: median $125,370 in New Jersey.
- Pharmacy graduates train as pharmacists: median $137,620 in New Jersey.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
Show 32 more programs
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice, Bachelor's | $51,148 | $55,378, −8% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Master's | $80,630 | $65,184, +24% | $42,425 | $483/mo |
| Computer Science, Master's | — | $145,571 | — | — |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Master's | $64,298 | $62,033, +4% | — | — |
| Criminal Justice, Master's | $61,820 | $66,714, −7% | $26,812 | $305/mo |
| Psychology, Master's | $86,294 | $64,711, +33% | — | — |
| Educational Administration, Master's | $66,997 | $71,685, −7% | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor's | $48,292 | $50,532, −4% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor's | $76,778 | $92,374, −17% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $87,753 | $76,194, +15% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Marketing, Bachelor's | $75,172 | $69,303, +8% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Communication, Bachelor's | $57,829 | $56,359, +3% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Finance, Bachelor's | $84,606 | $83,343, about the same | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Pharmacy, Master's | — | $129,214 | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's | $83,798 | $100,647, −17% | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences, Bachelor's | — | $58,891 | $26,000 | $276/mo |
| Mathematics, Bachelor's | $74,192 | $69,562, +7% | — | — |
| Political Science, Bachelor's | $54,888 | $63,293, −13% | — | — |
| Hospitality Management, Bachelor's | $71,188 | $56,726, +25% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| English, Bachelor's | $56,969 | $48,590, +17% | $25,500 | $270/mo |
| Biochemistry, Bachelor's | — | $65,466 | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Criminology, Bachelor's | $53,055 | $55,556, −5% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| History, Bachelor's | $53,737 | $50,680, +6% | $25,125 | $266/mo |
| Film and Photography, Bachelor's | $45,958 | $43,765, +5% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Communication, Master's | — | $71,953 | — | — |
| Writing and Rhetoric, Bachelor's | $35,169 | $48,471, −27% | $26,000 | $276/mo |
| Writing and Rhetoric, Master's | $67,441 | $55,035, +23% | $37,523 | $427/mo |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology, Professional degree | $136,194 | $136,115, about the same | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts, Bachelor's | — | $51,490 | — | — |
| Theatre, Bachelor's | $33,749 | $39,775, −15% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Pharmacy, Professional degree | $144,192 | $138,348, +4% | $198,813 | $2,262/mo |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics, Master's | — | $101,441 | — | — |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. The Department reports these figures for all 2 campuses that share Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's federal aid ID, not for this campus alone. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.
Frequently asked questions
About Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
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- Where is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus located?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is located in Teaneck, NJ, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a private university based in NJ. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is approximately 91% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's published in-state tuition is approximately $38,004 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus reports total enrollment of approximately 8,045 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is approximately $15,404 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $10,218 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $28,735. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus reports a graduation rate of approximately 53% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus have?
- Students who borrowed at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus left with a median of approximately $25,000 in federal loans, and about 21% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $57,273 for students who received federal financial aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.
- How much do Liberal Arts and General Studies graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus earn?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's bachelor's graduates in Liberal Arts and General Studies earned a median $60,525 four years after graduating, 14% above the $53,072 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $39,071; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $25,000 in federal loans at this college (about $265 a month on a 10-year plan). The figure is reported for all 2 campuses that share Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's federal aid ID.
- How much do Business Administration graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus earn?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's master's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $120,131 four years after graduating, 16% above the $103,485 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $81,399; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $27,332 in federal loans at this college (about $311 a month on a 10-year plan). The figure is reported for all 2 campuses that share Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's federal aid ID.
- Which programs at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 29 programs at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Nursing (RN), master's ($145,105); Pharmacy, professional-degree ($144,192); and Pharmacology and Toxicology, professional-degree ($136,194) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $71,763, above the $36,709 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in New Jersey, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 54 fields Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 242 | Bachelor's (176 bachelor's · 66 associate) |
| Psychology, General | 164 | Graduate (117 graduate · 47 bachelor's) |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 142 | Graduate (97 graduate · 45 bachelor's) |
| Accounting and Related Services | 140 | Graduate (124 graduate · 16 bachelor's) |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 131 | Graduate (123 graduate · 8 bachelor's) |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 106 | Graduate (59 graduate · 47 bachelor's) |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 72 | Graduate |
| Public Administration | 57 | Graduate |
| Biology, General | 53 | Graduate (15 graduate · 38 bachelor's) |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 48 | Graduate (42 graduate · 6 bachelor's) |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 43 | Graduate (8 graduate · 35 bachelor's) |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 34 | Graduate (29 graduate · 5 bachelor's) |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 31 | Graduate |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 27 | Graduate (25 graduate · 2 bachelor's) |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
Facts on this profile of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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