# Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

> Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus' acceptance rate is 90.7% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 3,982 applicants). It is a private nonprofit university in Teaneck, NJ, with 2,627 students. The average net price after grants is $17,923 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 53.5%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $62,652.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/fairleigh-dickinson-university-metropolitan-campus-936
- Location: Teaneck, NJ, United States
- Setting: Large suburb
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Master's university
- Official website: https://www.fdu.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 184603
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 3,982 |
| Admitted | 3,374 |
| Acceptance rate | 90.7% |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $39,454 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $39,454 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $17,923 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 22.6% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 53.5% |
| First-year retention rate | 77% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $62,652 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 2,627 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the FDU acceptance rate for 2026?

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus admitted 90.7% of 3,982 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is FDU tuition?

Tuition at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is $39,454 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $17,923 a year.

### What is the average net price at FDU?

The average net price at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $17,923 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at FDU?

53.5% of first-time, full-time students at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### Is FDU the same as Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?

Yes. FDU is the common short name for Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, the name the college reports to the U.S. Department of Education. CollegesRef lists its federal data under that official name.

### What colleges are similar to FDU?

The closest matches are Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus, Saint Peter's University, and Rider University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

## Related pages

- [FDU Tuition 2026: Net Price & Financial Aid](https://www.collegesref.com/college/fairleigh-dickinson-university-metropolitan-campus-936/financial)
- [FDU Rankings by Major 2026](https://www.collegesref.com/college/fairleigh-dickinson-university-metropolitan-campus-936/rankings)
- [FDU Outcomes: Earnings & Debt by Major](https://www.collegesref.com/college/fairleigh-dickinson-university-metropolitan-campus-936/outcomes)
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- [Compare Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus with other colleges](https://www.collegesref.com/compare?slugs=fairleigh-dickinson-university-metropolitan-campus-936)
- [College Scorecard entry](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?184603)
- [College Navigator entry](https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=184603)

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/fairleigh-dickinson-university-metropolitan-campus-936. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.