Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,526

0.283% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$17,121

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

95.9%

4,259 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

7,607

35.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

62.2%

349 Graduates

About

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a higher education institution located in Bergen County, NJ. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus were General Studies (184 degrees awarded), General Psychology (48 degrees), and Registered Nursing (39 degrees).

In 2023, 1,357 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus. 59.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (494 degrees), 1.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (321 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is $36,526, which is $11,951 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,044 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is $36,526, which is $11,951 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,121.

In 2023, 35% of undergraduate students attending Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,526

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus was $36,526. The cost of tuition at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is $11,951 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,121

2023 Value

6.81%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,121. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus grew by 6.81%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,588

Room and Board

$1,530

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus was of $15,588 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 11% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,530. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.658% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10.3% with respect to 2022, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2044 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus received 4,259 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.815% annual growth. Out of those 4,259 applicants, 4,085 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.9% acceptance rate.

There were 7,607 students enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 14.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,085

Accepted Out of 4,259

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus was 95.9% (4,085 admissions from 4,259 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 84.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 0.815%, while admissions grew by 13.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus had a total enrollment of 7,607 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is 2,720 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,887. This means that 35.8% of students enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.1% White, 21.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.78% Black or African American, 5.9% Asian, 1.77% Two or More Races, 0.21% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0263% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (22.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.6%) and White Female (11.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (19%), followed by White Male (13.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,607 students. The full-time enrollment at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is 2,720 and the part-time enrollment is 4,887. This means that 35.8% of students enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,130 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,623 enrolled students
Black or African American
592 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is 41.1% White, 21.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.78% Black or African American, 5.9% Asian, 1.77% Two or More Races, 0.21% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0263% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,085 students (14.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 263 more women than men received degrees from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is white (494 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (321 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is General Studies (184 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (48 degrees) and Registered Nursing (39 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (143 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (60 degrees), and Protective Services (80 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus are Physicians (440,278 people), Other managers (287,773 people), Social workers, all other (274,194 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (252,783 people), and Postsecondary teachers (183,576 people).

The most specialized majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus in 2023 are Psychology (143 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (60 degrees), Protective Services (80 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (246 degrees), and Biology (84 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus are Psychology (143 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (60 degrees), Protective Services (80 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (246 degrees), and Biology (84 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus are Elementary & secondary schools (1,082,285 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (954,906 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (769,946 people), Computer Systems Design (606,600 people), and Banking & related activities (523,011 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.

Most Common (2023)

Accounting
111 degrees awarded
Non-Profit, Public, & Organizational Management
93 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
62 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus was Accounting with 111 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

547

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

810

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 547 degrees were awarded to men at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, which is 0.675 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (810).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus in General Studies, which is 1.34 times more than the 79 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus in Registered Nursing, which is 19.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 38% of students graduating from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 11.2% of graduates (39 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
494 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
321 degrees awarded
Black or African American
183 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is white (494 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (321 degrees).

12.6% of degree recipients (171 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
289 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
208 degrees awarded
White Male
205 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is white female (289 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (208 degrees).

Operations

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $96.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.3M (10.7%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus had a total salary expenditure of 222M. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus employs 42 Assistant professors, 37 Professors and 28 Lecturers. Most academics at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus are Male Professor (23), Male Assistant professor (21), and Female Assistant professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus are: Management, with 180 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 80 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 49 employees.

Endowment

$96.3M

2023 Endowment

4.31%

growth from 2022

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has an endowment valued at about $96.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus grew 4.31% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $46.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$98.1M

2023 Salaries

7.56%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus paid a median of $98.1M in salaries, which represents 44.2% of their overall expenditure ($222M) and a 7.56% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.01% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.37% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.3M

Instructional Salaries

136

Number of Employees

In 2023, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus paid a total of $12.3M to 136 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

180 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus were Assistant professor with 42 employees, Professor with 37 employees, and Lecturer with 28 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus were Management with 180 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 80 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 49 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus was Male Professor with 23 employees, Male Assistant professor with 21 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.

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