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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Computer Science Programs

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is a private not-for-profit institution located in Madison, NJ. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Rankings

FDU is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#18 of 111	State — New Jersey
Overall Quality	#135 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#613 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus?

Contact information for FDU are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	285 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ 07940
Phone:	9734438500
Website:	www.fdu.edu/
Admissions:	www.fdu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.fdu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/undergraduate/

How Do I Get Into FDU?

You can apply to FDU online at: https://www.fdu.edu/admissions/apply-now/

FDU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for FDU

This is what FDU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into FDU?

FDU maintains an acceptance rate of 95%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at FDU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,444	2,239	92%
Women	3,140	3,139	100%

Can I Afford Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus?

The average net price after aid at FDU is $24,415. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$36,288
In-State Fees	$1,180
Out-of-State Tuition	$36,288
Out-of-State Fees	$1,180
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$37,468
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$37,468

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 25% of students at FDU receive some form of financial aid (506 students).

Approximately 94% of students at FDU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $29,036 per student.

36% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,042.

Student Loan Debt

55% of FDU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,493 per year.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 997 students enrolled at FDU. FDU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,958 undergraduate students at FDU, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	99
Black or African American	240
Hispanic	526
White	924
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	70
Non-Resident	11

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at FDU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Jersey	485
New York	46
Pennsylvania	9
Maryland	5
Massachusetts	5

Additionally, approximately 0.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Graduate Student Diversity

781 of FDU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at FDU, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	90
Black or African American	53
Hispanic	103
White	365
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	10
Non-Resident	93

Online Learning at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

FDU offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

834 undergraduate students at FDU took at least one online class — of those, 20 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 242 students took at least one online class and 175 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

The following computer science degree programs are offered by FDU, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	17	—	—	17
Computer Science	—	3	—	3

Academic Programs at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

FDU offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

FDU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.