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.

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 2008-2009)

Fairleigh Dickinson Metropolitan Students

The student enrollment at Fairleigh Dickinson Metropolitan 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)

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

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

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.

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 (2008-2009)

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