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Fairleigh Dickinson University, also known as FDU, is a two-year, private university with two main campuses in Madison/Florham Park and Teaneck/Hackensack, New Jersey, United States. It is the largest private university in New Jersey. FDU was originally established in 1942 as Fairleigh Dickinson College. The university offers graduate, undergraduate, and doctoral degrees in several areas of study.
FDU’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The Metropolitan Campus competes in the NCAA Division I, and the Florham campus competes in Division III. The athletes participate in basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Knights.
Fairleigh Dickinson Florham can be found in Madison, NJ (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at Fairleigh Dickinson Florham.
The most common majors at the school are in media, art studies, business and management, and therapy and counseling.
Fairleigh Dickinson Florham does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 460 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 460 to 570, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Fairleigh Dickinson Florham works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 3,463 students were enrolled in Fairleigh Dickinson Florham.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Fairleigh Dickinson Florham offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Freedom Conference and Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham
285 Madison Ave
Madison, NJ 07940
General Phone: (973) 443-8500
http://www.fdu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 288 | business management, accounting, marketing, taxation, managerial economics, finance, business administration, marketing research, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 133 | psychology, counseling psychology, organizational psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 123 | history, English, sociology, general studies, creative writing, political science, humanities, Spanish language, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 78 | teacher ed |
| Media | 59 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Science | 38 | biology, chemistry |
| Hospitality | 34 | hospitality management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 23 | cinematography |
| Art Studies | 21 | visual and performing arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | clinical lab tech, health diagnostic professions |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | social service professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Fairleigh Dickinson Florham in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 494 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 310 | 18 |
| Post-master's certificate | 7 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Fairleigh Dickinson Florham had a total enrollment of 3,463 students (3,035 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 78% |
| New York | 11% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Fairleigh Dickinson Florham offers campus housing for 1,556 of its 3,035 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Madison, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 11 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,496 | 2,182 | 62% | 609 | 28% |
| Men | 1,538 | 928 | 60% | 292 | 31% |
| Women | 1,938 | 1,254 | 65% | 317 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 560 |
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 | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,633 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,633 |
| Room and board | $ 12,126 |
| Room charge | $ 6,534 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,014 |
| Books and supplies | $ 908 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,900 |
Financial Aid:
Fairleigh Dickinson Florham participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 260701)
Fairleigh Dickinson Florham has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 46 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $99,294 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $100,697 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $99,820 | 3 | $72,914 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $90,550 | 5 | $80,238 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $78,498 | 9 | $75,430 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $60,115 | 19 | $58,191 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $58,178 | 12 | $40,162 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $74,927 | 45 | $59,281 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Basketball | Freedom Conference |
| Baseball | Freedom Conference |
| Track | Freedom 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
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(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 business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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
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