 |
|
|
|
Students attend Fairleigh Dickinson Florham in Madison, New Jersey, a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Fairleigh Dickinson Florham degrees go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in art studies, business and management, and therapy and counseling.
Fairleigh Dickinson Florham is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 570.
Fairleigh Dickinson Florham has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 3,481 students at Fairleigh Dickinson Florham (as of 2005).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Fairleigh Dickinson Florham offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Freedom Conference and Mid-American Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - College At Florham
285 Madison Ave
Madison, NJ 07940
General Phone: (973) 443-8500
Admissions Phone: (800) 338-8803
Financial Aid Phone: (973) 443-8700
http://www.fdu.edu
Fairleigh Dickinson Florham awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 264 | business management, managerial economics, marketing, finance, accounting, marketing research, small business operations, taxation, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 173 | teacher ed, educational administration |
| Liberal Arts | 146 | general studies, sociology, history, English, political science, humanities, creative writing, Spanish language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 130 | psychology, clinical psychology, organizational psychology, psychology courses, community psychology |
| Media | 47 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Science | 30 | biology, chemistry, marine biology |
| Art Studies | 26 | visual and performing arts |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 25 | cinematography |
| Hospitality | 11 | hospitality management |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 2 | radiation therapist, health diagnostic professions |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | public administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 1 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Fairleigh Dickinson Florham in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 461 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 409 | 21 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Fairleigh Dickinson Florham had a total enrollment of 3,481 students (2,926 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 82% |
| New York | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 65 % |
Fairleigh Dickinson Florham offers campus housing for 1,580 of its 2,926 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Madison, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 11 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,829 | 2,030 | 72% | 616 | 30% |
| Men | 1,267 | 852 | 67% | 288 | 34% |
| Women | 1,562 | 1,178 | 75% | 328 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 338-8803
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,364 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,364 |
| Room and board | $ 10,426 |
| Room charge | $ 5,404 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,624 |
| Books and supplies | $ 3,228 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,634 |
Financial Aid:
Fairleigh Dickinson Florham participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 260701)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (973) 443-8700
Fairleigh Dickinson Florham has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $96,689 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $94,234 | 3 | $62,566 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $74,338 | 6 | $70,442 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $69,184 | 8 | $55,849 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $54,850 | 15 | $54,448 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $50,600 | 10 | $36,526 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 62 | $63,227 | 39 | $52,601 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-American Conference |
| Basketball | Freedom Conference |
| Baseball | Freedom Conference |
| Track | Mid-American Conference |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing Research
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Community Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fairleigh Dickinson Florham Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Fairleigh Dickinson Florham.
(What are QuickSchools?)
Art Studies
Therapy And Counseling
Business And Management
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.