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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Computer Science Programs

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit institution located in Teaneck, NJ. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Rankings

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

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#19 of 19	State — New Jersey
Overall Quality	#121 of 132	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#623 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?

Contact information for FDU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1000 River Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Phone:	2016922000
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

These are the things FDU requires for admission:

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 has an acceptance rate of 91%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% 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

Selectivity numbers at FDU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,604	2,260	87%
Women	3,172	3,021	95%

Can I Afford Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?

The average net price after aid at FDU is $15,266. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$35,830
In-State Fees	$1,180
Out-of-State Tuition	$35,830
Out-of-State Fees	$1,180
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$37,010
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$37,010

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 10% of students at FDU receive some form of financial aid (551 students).

Nearly 35% of students at FDU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $30,617 per student.

22% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,993.

Student Loan Debt

21% of FDU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,186 per year.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,490 students enrolled at FDU. FDU is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,578 undergraduate students at FDU, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	195
Black or African American	183
Hispanic	708
White	1,064
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Two or More Races	56
Non-Resident	157

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at FDU are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Jersey	502
New York	39
Maryland	9
Pennsylvania	8
California	6

Additionally, approximately 6.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Graduate Student Diversity

2,167 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 27% are male and 73% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	82
Black or African American	199
Hispanic	303
White	801
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	36
Non-Resident	459

Online Learning at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

FDU offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

896 undergraduate students at FDU took at least one online class — of those, 384 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 311 students took at least one online class and 1,375 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Below are the computer science majors are available at FDU, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	10	48	—	58
Computer and Information Sciences, General	8	—	—	8
Information Science/Studies	—	7	—	7
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	1	2	—	3
Computer Programming	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

FDU offers 21 distinct academic programs.

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

Institutional Profile

FDU has 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.