Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
84.09%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.71%
Freshmen Enrollment
531
SAT Scores
1,045
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,294 students have applied and 3,611 students have allowed to admit to Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus (Acceptance rate: 84.09%). FDU-Metropolitan's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.71 % where 531 students have finally enrolled out of 3,611 admitted students.
FDU-Metropolitan acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus and Georgian Court University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 82.82%).
FDU-Metropolitan enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.27%).
How to Apply to Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply FDU-Metropolitan. FDU-Metropolitan offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | view2.fdu.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/explore/fairleigh-dickinson-university/ |
| Financial Aid | www.fdu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/undergraduate/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://1st-aid.org/schools/2040 |
| Veterans Tuition | www.fdu.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://www.fdu.edu/for-students/student-consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | view2.fdu.edu/metropolitan-campus/disability-support-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at FDU-Metropolitan and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is 1,045 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,191). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | 1,045 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,191 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey | 1,127 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, 65 students submitted SAT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,045 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 520 | 580 |
| Mathematics | 448 | 525 | 600 |
| Total | 908 | 1,045 | 1,180 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, 10 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 23 | 23 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FDU-Metropolitan Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |