- Acceptance rate: 91% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $17,121 a year (2022–23)
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Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus reported an acceptance rate of 91% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus reviews each application.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus GPA requirements
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus acceptance rate
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus admitted 5,285 of 5,826 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 91%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Teaneck, New Jersey, with 5,690 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,121 a year at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus?
A lot: Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus' acceptance rate?
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus' acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,285 of 5,826 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus test optional?
Check Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What GPA do you need to get into Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus?
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,121 a year at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus if a parent went there?
No. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan CampusU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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