What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | Math 1203: Calculus I 4 credits | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Math 1203: Calculus I; Math 2202: Calculus II 4 credits | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 1233/1234/1235: Intro to Molecules, Cells…BIOL 1233/1234/1235: Intro to Molecules, Cells, and Genes (Lecture, Recitation, Lab) 4 credits | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1201/1203/1211: General Chemistry I…CHEM 1201/1203/1211: General Chemistry I (Lecture, Lab, Recitation) 4 credits | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 2101: Gen. Physics I; PHYS 2201: Physics Lab…PHYS 2101: Gen. Physics I; PHYS 2201: Physics Lab I 4 credits | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | WRIT 1002: Composition I: Rhetoric & Inquiry 3 credits | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | WRIT 1500: English Literature & Composition 3 credits | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 1130: US History to 1877 3 credits |
Show all 40 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | Math 1203: Calculus I 4 credits | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Math 1203: Calculus I; Math 2202: Calculus II 4 credits | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 1233/1234/1235: Intro to Molecules, Cells…BIOL 1233/1234/1235: Intro to Molecules, Cells, and Genes (Lecture, Recitation, Lab) 4 credits | |
| Biology | 5 | BIOL 1233/1234/1235: Intro to Molecules, Cells…BIOL 1233/1234/1235: Intro to Molecules, Cells, and Genes (Lecture, Recitation, Lab) and BIOL 1000: AP Biology 4 credits | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1201/1203/1211: General Chemistry I…CHEM 1201/1203/1211: General Chemistry I (Lecture, Lab, Recitation) 4 credits | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 2101: Gen. Physics I; PHYS 2201: Physics Lab…PHYS 2101: Gen. Physics I; PHYS 2201: Physics Lab I 4 credits | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | WRIT 1002: Composition I: Rhetoric & Inquiry 3 credits | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | WRIT 1500: English Literature & Composition 3 credits | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 1130: US History to 1877 3 credits | |
| United States History | 4 | HIST 1130: US History to 1877 and HIST 1131: US…HIST 1130: US History to 1877 and HIST 1131: US History Since 1877 6 credits | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC 1201: General Psychology 3 credits | |
| Statistics | 4 | MATH 2337: Applied Statistics I 3 credits | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI 1201: Computer Programming I 3 credits | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON 2102: Introduction to Macroeconomics 3 credits | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON 2001: Introduction to Microeconomics 3 credits | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 1150: World History to 1500 3 credits | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIST 1150 World History to 1500 and HIST 1151…HIST 1150 World History to 1500 and HIST 1151: World History Since 1500 6 credits | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ENVR 1000: Environmental Science 4 credits | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYS 2101: Gen. Physics I; PHYS 2201: Physics Lab…PHYS 2101: Gen. Physics I; PHYS 2201: Physics Lab I 4 credits | |
| European History | 3 | HIST 1170: European History to 1750 3 credits | |
| European History | 4 | HIST 1170 European History to 1750 and HIST 1171…HIST 1170 European History to 1750 and HIST 1171: European History Since 1750 6 credits | |
| Human Geography | 4 | GEOG 1102: Geography and World Issues 3 credits | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1001: Beginning Spanish I 3 credits | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN 1001: Beginning Spanish I; SPAN 1002…SPAN 1001: Beginning Spanish I; SPAN 1002: Beginning Spanish II 6 credits | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CSCI 1145: Computer Science Fundamentals 3 credits | |
| Art History | 3 | ARTH 1205: Art History Prehisto+B98ry to Medieval | 3 credits |
| Art History | 4 | ARTH 1205: Art History Prehistory to Medieval and…ARTH 1205: Art History Prehistory to Medieval and ARTH 1206: Art History Renaissance through Today 6 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSIC 2221: Fundamentals of Music Theory 3 credits | |
| 2D Design | 3 | ART 1231: 2 Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
| 2D Design | 4 | ART 1231: 2 Dimensional Design and Art free elective | 6 credits |
| 3D Design | 3 | ART 2233: 3-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
| 3D Design | 4 | ART 2233: 3-Dimensional Design and ART 1315 Ceramics I | 6 credits |
| African American Studies | 3 | AFAM 1100: African American Studies | 3 credits |
| African American Studies | 4 | AFAM 1100: African American Studies and AFAM…AFAM 1100: African American Studies and AFAM 2010: The Black Diaspora 6 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHIN 1101: Elementary Chinese I | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHIN 1101: Elementary Chinese I; CHIN 1102…CHIN 1101: Elementary Chinese I; CHIN 1102: Elementary Chinese II 6 | |
| Comp. Gov. and Politics | 4 | GOVT 2231: Comparative Government & Politics 3 credits | |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 1151: General Drawing I | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 4 | ART 1151: General Drawing I, ART 1153: General…ART 1151: General Drawing I, ART 1153: General Life Drawing I 6 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 1001: Beginning French I 3 credits | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN 1001: Beginning French I; FREN 1002…FREN 1001: Beginning French I; FREN 1002: Beginning French II 6 credits | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GERM 1001: Beginning German I 3 credits | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GERM 1001: Beginning German I; GERM 1002…GERM 1001: Beginning German I; GERM 1002: Beginning German II 6 credits | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ITAL 1001: Beginning Italian I 3 credits | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | ITAL 1001: Beginning Italian I; ITAL 1002…ITAL 1001: Beginning Italian I; ITAL 1002: Beginnig Italian II 6 credits | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JAPN 1001: Beginning Japanese I 3 credits | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JAPN 1001: Beginning Japanese I; Beginning…JAPN 1001: Beginning Japanese I; Beginning Japanese II 6 credits | |
| Latin | 3 | LATN 1101 Elementary Latin I 3 credits | |
| Latin | 4 | LATN 1101 Elementary Latin I; LATN 1102…LATN 1101 Elementary Latin I; LATN 1102 Elementary Latin II 6 credits | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 2203: Univ. Physics I; PHYS 2201: Physics…PHYS 2203: Univ. Physics I; PHYS 2201: Physics Lab I 4 credits | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 2203: Univ. Physics I; PHYS 2201: Physics…PHYS 2203: Univ. Physics I; PHYS 2201: Physics Lab I 4 credits | |
| Precalculus | 4 | MATH 1107: Precalculus 4 credits | |
| Research | 4 | WRIT 1003: Comp II Research and Argument 3 credits | |
| Seminar | 3 | WRIT 1800: AP Seminar 3 credits | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPAN 3551: Topics in Spanish Lit I 3 credits | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPAN 3551: Topics in Spanish Lit I & SPAN 3552…SPAN 3551: Topics in Spanish Lit I & SPAN 3552: Topics in Spanish Lit II 6 credits | |
| US Gov. and Politics | 4 | GOVT 1000: American Government & Politics 3 credits |
Source: fdu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 166 |
| Psychology | 52 |
| Business Administration and Management | 52 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 49 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 29 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 20 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 15 |
| Finance | 14 |
Show the other 31 majors
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 12 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 11 |
| Computer Science | 10 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, Other | 9 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 9 |
| Civil Engineering | 9 |
| Information Technology | 8 |
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Accounting | 8 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 7 |
| Art/Art Studies | 6 |
| Political Science and Government | 5 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 4 |
| Criminology | 3 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 3 |
| English Language and Literature | 2 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 2 |
| History | 1 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 1 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Northeast Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Northeast Conference
Basketball, Bowling, Fencing, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
83% of men in fraternities · 38% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2013–14)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), jerseymetro.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
19,940,274 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Laguardia (LGA)
Nearest hub airport
Laguardia (LGA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.0 of 20
Elevation
14 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
26°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
29.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
29 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,070 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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