Campus & Student Life at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

Home to about 5,734 undergraduates in 2020, FDU is a private university located in Teaneck, New Jersey. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, FDU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by FDU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our FDU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

FDU Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit FDU Disability Services.

FDU for the Military

While not a "service academy", FDU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit FDU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our FDU for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

FDU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

There were 5,734 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,189 (38.2%). Part-time attendance was 3,545 (61.8%).

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus is Ranked #617 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, FDU receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank FDU #617 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at FDU by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the FDU Diversity Guide.

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus Competes in the NCAA

FDU has a total of 215 student athletes, 106 men and 109 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus Athletics