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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

Madison, NJ · Suburb · 1,990 students
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$22,829
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
70%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$57,273
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
95%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus, situated on a picturesque former Vanderbilt-Twombly estate in Madison, New Jersey, is best known for its blend of traditional liberal arts education with robust professional preparation. Academically, the campus is particularly recognized for strong programs in business via the Silberman College of Business, theater and creative writing through the Becton College of Arts and Sciences, and allied health fields like nursing and pharmacy. The student experience is characterized by a close-knit, residential community with active NCAA Division III athletics and a small-college atmosphere. A distinctive feature of the Florham experience is its proximity to New York City for internships, paired with unique global study options at FDU's international campuses in Wroxton, England, and Vancouver, Canada.

Location
Madison, NJ, 07940 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
EWR · Newark
15 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$38,004
Housing & food (on campus)$16,270
Books & supplies$1,240
Cost of attendance$54,204
Average net price$22,829
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$38,004
Housing & food (on campus)$16,270
Books & supplies$1,240
Cost of attendance$54,204
Average net price$22,829
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,624
$30–48k
$14,383
$48–75k
$21,154
$75–110k
$29,052
$110k+
$34,331
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $20,660
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Merit aid
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$14,796
First-years who got one91
Source: Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
70%
Within 4 yrs
58%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
19%
Pell students: 55.2% · others: 72.3% 
8 yrs after starting
63% graduated · 27% transferred · 10% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$45,916
10 yrs after entry$57,273
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$8.3k–$28k
90th percentile$36,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
95%
Test policy
Test optional
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 91.6% · women 100.0% 
Yield: 10.5% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts
How much essays count at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus: Considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

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Student Body
Gender
Men 47%Women 53%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
36%
First-gen
43%
Family income
$39,799
Independent
21%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
3%
Where first-years come from
In state (NJ)
85.8%
Out of state
13.8%
International
0.4%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NY 46 · PA 9 · MD 5 · MA 5 · TX 5

Race & ethnicity
White
47%
Hispanic
27%
Black
12%
Asian
5%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$45,916
After 10 yrs
$57,273
Psychology, General58
Film/Video and Photographic Arts43
Business Administration, Management and Operations40
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing36
Criminology33
Biology, General27
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General27
Finance and Financial Management Services22
Marketing22
Communication and Media Studies21
Hospitality Administration/Management19
Computer and Information Sciences, General17
Accounting and Related Services17
Design and Applied Arts15
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft14
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities12
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$50M
Full-time faculty
41%
Faculty salary
$9,429/mo
Teaching spend
$13,263
per student
Federal loans
55%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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