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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Fairleigh Dickinson University, also known as FDU, is an American, private university founded in 1942. It is the largest private university in New Jersey. The university has two main campuses. The Metropolitan campus, located close to New York City, is home to many of FDU's business, professional, science, and health care programs. The student body at FDU's Metropolitan campus is diverse and ethnic. It enrolls students from more than 60 countries, and the international students comprise over 20% of the student population.

The Metropolitan campus features a Rothman Center which has facilities for basketball, tennis, racquetball, and volleyball. There is ample parking space on campus and it is also close to several bus and train stops.

Campus Location

1000 River Rd
Teaneck, NJ 07666
USA
Main Tel: (201) 692-2000
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Highlights

Where Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in family and social work, computer science and engineering, and liberal arts.
  • Large number of students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Numerous part-time students.
  • Racially diverse student body.
  • Selective admissions.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Master96533
Bachelor63832
Associate622
Doctorale282

Fairleigh Dickinson Metropolitan Students

The student enrollment at Fairleigh Dickinson Metropolitan was 8,658 in 2007 (5,317 full-time equivalent).

About 47% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 53% of the class.

Undergrads are 67% of enrolled students and graduate students are 33%.

About 10% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 90% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 89% are full-time and 11% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 25,636
Room$ 6,514
Board$ 3,908
Books and supplies$ 908
Other$ 2,700

Financial Aid: Fairleigh Dickinson Metropolitan participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  96
Without tenure; working toward tenure  39
Without tenure; tenure not available  48

Housing and Meals

Fairleigh Dickinson Metropolitan provides on-campus housing for 1,011 of its 5,317 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 11 meals weekly.

Fairleigh Dickinson Metropolitan Athletics

Fairleigh Dickinson Metropolitan is in the Northeast Conference for major sports.

Fairleigh Dickinson Metropolitan offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 78 male students received the aid (men were 49% of those receiving aid) and 81 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 51% of students receiving such aid) .

Fairleigh Dickinson Metropolitan Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men48%
Women50%
All49%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal430-530
Math440-560
Writing430-530

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (9 awarded)

  • Visual and Performing Arts

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (265 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Business/Managerial Economics
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
  • Finance
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing Research
  • Marketing/Marketing Management
  • Taxation

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (82 awarded)

  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 awarded)

  • Environmental Science

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (194 awarded)

  • Bilingual and Multilingual Education
  • Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

ENGINEERING (76 awarded)

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (12 awarded)

  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (311 awarded)

  • Public Administration
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions

HOSPITALITY (16 awarded)

  • Hospitality Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS (410 awarded)

  • English Language and Literature
  • General Studies
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Political Science and Government
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS (14 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (40 awarded)

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (10 awarded)

  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (57 awarded)

  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

SCIENCE (57 awarded)

  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Physical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
  • Neuropharmacology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (32 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (105 awarded)

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychology
  • School Psychology

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