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Fairleigh Dickinson University

Teaneck, NJ 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate85%

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus Student Life

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus Student Activities

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Does Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 33.85%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 2,654
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus students live off campus. In 2023, 33.85% of undergrads at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 66.15% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus. There are 2,654 spots available in on-campus housing for all 7,860 undergraduates. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus Athletics

At Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Soccer NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Lacrosse NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3

Safety at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Plan a Visit to Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus Students

57%

Women

43%

Men

52%

Full Time

48%

Part Time

86%

In State

14%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

Undergraduate Students

7,860

Graduate Students

2,685

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 24-Hour Security Patrol

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

10,545

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

85%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$48,330

Out-of-State

$48,330

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Unknown
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