Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,940

10.8% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$15,810

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.5%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

84.6%

4,125 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,078

90.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62%

429 Graduates

About

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is a higher education institution located in Morris County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus were General Psychology (83 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (53 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (51 degrees).

In 2021, 1,012 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus. 62.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (640 degrees), 4.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (150 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is $38,940, which is $15,756 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is $38,940, which is $15,756 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,810.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,940

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus was $38,940. The cost of tuition at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is $15,756 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,810

2021 Value

31.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,810. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus grew by 31.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,038

Room and Board

$1,520

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus was of $14,038 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.35% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,520. The cost of books and supplies increased by 23.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 10.5% with respect to 2020, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.5%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus was 2.5%, which represents 54 out of the 2161 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus received 4,125 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 13.3% annual growth. Out of those 4,125 applicants, 3,488 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.6% acceptance rate.

There were 3,078 students enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus in 2021.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 14%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,488

Accepted Out of 4,125

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus was 84.6% (3,488 admissions from 4,125 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 86.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 13.3%, while admissions declined by −15.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus had a total enrollment of 3,078 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is 2,788 students and the part-time enrollment is 290. This means that 90.6% of students enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.6% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.26% Black or African American, 7.08% Asian, 2.44% Two or More Races, 0.26% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0975% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.7%), followed by White Male (23.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.2%), followed by White Male (14%) and Asian Female (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,078 students. The full-time enrollment at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is 2,788 and the part-time enrollment is 290. This means that 90.6% of students enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,649 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
593 enrolled students
Black or African American
285 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is 53.6% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.26% Black or African American, 7.08% Asian, 2.44% Two or More Races, 0.26% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0975% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 164 students (5.33%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 246 more women than men received degrees from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is white (640 degrees awarded). There were 4.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (150 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is General Psychology (83 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (53 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (51 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (63 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (96 degrees), and Psychology (112 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus are Physicians (438,907 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (402,555 people), Other managers (399,543 people), Postsecondary teachers (305,364 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (204,376 people).

The most specialized majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus in 2021 are English (63 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (96 degrees), Psychology (112 degrees), Communications (55 degrees), and Biology (62 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus are English (63 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (96 degrees), Psychology (112 degrees), Communications (55 degrees), and Biology (62 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus are Elementary & secondary schools (975,548 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (745,628 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (719,925 people), Computer Systems Design (299,861 people), and Outpatient care centers (260,691 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus.

Most Common (2021)

General Psychology
83 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
53 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
51 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus was General Psychology with 83 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

383

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

629

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 383 degrees were awarded to men at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus, which is 0.609 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (629).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.13 times more than the 54 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus in General Psychology, which is 9.38 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 46% of students graduating from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (70.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is Female and White (70.9% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10.3% of graduates (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
640 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
150 degrees awarded
Asian
76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is white (640 degrees awarded). There were 4.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (150 degrees).

4.84% of degree recipients (49 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
397 degrees awarded
White Male
243 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
97 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is white female (397 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (243 degrees).

Operations

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus employs 53 Assistant professors, 46 Professors and 43 Associate professors. Most academics at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus are Female Assistant professor (35), Male Professor (30), and Female Associate professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus are: Management, with 62 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 38 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

62 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus were Assistant professor with 53 employees, Professor with 46 employees, and Associate professor with 43 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus were Management with 62 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus was Female Assistant professor with 35 employees, Male Professor with 30 employees, and Female Associate professor with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus.