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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 Location1000 River Rd The campus is in a large suburb. |
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 959 | 33 |
| Bachelor | 802 | 35 |
| Associate | 45 | 2 |
| Doctorale | 11 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 8,658 in 2007-2008 (5,102 full-time equivalent).
About 42% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 58% of the class.
Undergrads are 66% of enrolled students and graduate students are 34%.
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, 90% are full-time and 10% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 28,519 |
| Room | $ 6,998 |
| Board | $ 4,014 |
| Books and supplies | $ 908 |
| Other | $ 2,900 |
Financial Aid: Fairleigh Dickinson Metropolitan participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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Schools Similar to Fairleigh Dickinson Metropolitan
| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Widener University-Main Campus | Chester, PA | 4,866 |
| 2 | Adelphi University | Garden City, NY | 8,308 |
| 3 | University of La Verne | La Verne, CA | 7,370 |
| 4 | College of St Catherine | Saint Paul, MN | 5,238 |
| 5 | Barry University | Miami, FL | 8,733 |
| 6 | Marywood University | Scranton, PA | 3,316 |
| 7 | Roberts Wesleyan College | Rochester, NY | 1,871 |
| 8 | Cedar Crest College | Allentown, PA | 1,888 |
| 9 | Judson University | Elgin, IL | 1,236 |
| 10 | Franklin Pierce University | Rindge, NH | 2,615 |
Admissions (2008-2009)
Applicants Admitted Men 51% Women 52% All 61%
SAT Test Scores:SAT Middle 50% Verbal 420-520 Math 430-540 Writing 420-530
Faculty
Tenure (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 97 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 43 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 45 |
Housing and Meals
Fairleigh Dickinson Metropolitan provides on-campus housing for 982 of its 5,102 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 11 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the Northeast Conference for major sports.
The school 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) .
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Highlights
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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Highlights
- 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.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- 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
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing Research
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
HOSPITALITY
- Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- Creative Writing
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication and Media Studies
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Neuropharmacology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychology
- School Psychology
Selected Careers of Interest
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- Accountants And Auditors
- Administrative Services Managers
- Advertising Managers
- Budget Analysts
- Chief Executives
- Credit Analysts
- Electrical And Electronic Technicians
- Electrical Engineers
- Electronics Engineers
- Elementary School Teachers
- Engineering Managers
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Examiners
- Financial Managers
- Financial Specialists
- General Managers
- Industrial Electrical Repairers
- Insurance Underwriters
- Kindergarten Teachers
- Loan Counselors
- Loan Officers
- Logisticians
- Management Analysts
- Marketing Managers
- Medical Equipment Repairers
- Middle School Teachers
- Operations Research Analysts
- Purchasing Managers
- Sales Engineers
- Sales Managers
- Secondary School Teachers
- Social Service Managers
- Tax Examiners And Revenue Agents
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers And Repairers
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