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Fairleigh Dickinson University

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VerifiedPrivate (Not for Profit)Estd. 1958
Founded
1958
Type
Private (Not for Profit)
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About Fairleigh Dickinson University

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus is a private not-for-profit university that emphasizes a liberal arts education. The university offers Bachelor and Master degree programs to students looking for pursuing their degree in the USA.

Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus is one of the campuses of Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, a private university with other campuses in England and Canada as well. The Florham Campus is located in the suburban towns of Madison, New Jersey.

The campus consists of 178 acres sharing with 2,632 undergraduates and 748 graduate students. The campus provides residential experience with the Academic Support Center to students with respect to free tutoring, word processing support and diverse student activities.

Rankings

In the Forbes list, Fairleigh Dickinson University stands for

  • #546 in respect to Top Colleges 
  • #349 in respect to Private Colleges
  • #187 in respect to the Northeast

According to U.S. News and World Reports, FDU ranks

  • #56 in Regional universities north 
  • #35 in Best UG Teaching
  • #20 in Best Value School
  • #21 in Most Innovative Schools

Highlights

Year of Establishment 1942
Location Madison, New Jersey
Type of University Private
Campus Setting Suburban
Total Enrollment 3,380
Percentage of International Students 8%
Annual Acceptance Rate 79%
Academic Calendar  Semester
Official website Florham Campus 

Academic Programs at Florham Campus of FDU

Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus offers 69 degree programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Post-Graduate Certificate programs and Doctorate. From 69 degree programs, 2 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

The programs at the university are offered through 4 distinct colleges and 3 schools-

  • Becton College of Arts and Science offers Bachelor and Master programs through disciplines of arts and sciences.
  • Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies offers Bachelor and Master programs along with non-credit certificate programs.
  • Silberman College of Business provides programs in entrepreneurial studies, accounting, marketing, finance, information systems, management. It offers BS, MS, and MBA degrees, including an Executive MBA.
  • University College offers undergraduate and master's degrees. The study areas include psychology, criminal justice, natural sciences, nursing, engineering and technology, media and communication, humanities, etc.

The most popular undergraduate programs are Psychology, Liberal Arts and Humanities, Accounting, Communications, Cinematography and Video Production, Marketing, Drama and Theatre Production, and Finance.

The most popular graduate programs are Animation, film, Human Resource, Computer Science, Chemistry, Accounting, Creative writing, Public administration, and management.

FDU’s Florham Campus

FDU’s Florham Campus is located in Morris County, New Jersey. The 178 acres campus bridges between the towns of Florham Park and Madison. Owned by FDU since 1958, the Florham Campus offers you first-class educational resources, from distinctive and appealing original buildings to traditional-style residence halls with double rooms

FDU Florham is a picture-perfect collegiate environment with ivy-covered buildings, a strong student life program, and traditional amenities and activities, etc.

Florham Residence Halls and Dorms

FDU’S Florham Campus is a residential campus with four out of every five students living on campus. Students can choose to live on-campus or off-campus according to their choice of housing.

  • Twombly Hall is two traditional-style residence halls, coed by floor, with double rooms and common bathroom facilities usually assigned to first-year students.
  • The Village has nine suite-style buildings; each has six-person suites with a common living room and bathroom and two or three double bedrooms usually for upper-division students.
  • Park Avenue Residence Hall has four-person suites, each with its own living room housing upperclassmen and graduate students.
  • Rutherford Residence Hall offers independently climate-controlled double rooms. Each of the room has a private bath and are housed by 300 upperclassmen.

Students who choose to live off-campus can look for affordable student housing in New Jersey such as homestays, shared or rented apartments, etc.

Application Process

Admissions at FDU Florham are not mich selective. FDU’S Florham Campus received 4,838 applications in Fall 2018. 84% of applications were accepted and 16% enrolled at FDU.

UG Admission Trend

Application- UG applications can be filled through Common Application or FDU International Online Application. PG applications are to be filled through FDU Online Application.

Application Fee- 50 USD

Application Deadline- FDU operates on a rolling basis when it comes to admissions, however, international applicants are suggested to complete their admission application by the following deadlines:

Semester Deadline
Fall (August) July 1
Spring (January) December 1
Summer (limited programs) May 1

Admission requirements

  • Completed application Form
  • Academic transcripts from school, college or other educational institution attended with their English translation
  • English language proficiency scores
Exam Minimum Required Scores
TOEFL- iBT 70
IELTS 6.0
ITEP 3.7
PTE-A 53
  • Standardized exams to study in the USA
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • CV
  • Other additional program-specific requirements
  • Copy of Passport
  • Completed Affidavit of Financial Support form
  • Official bank statement indicating the exact amount in the bank

Expenses to be incurred at FDU Florham Campus

Undergraduate Tuition and Living Expenses for a year:

Expenses Annual fee (in USD)
Tuition 43,654
Technology Fee 924
University Wellness Fee 140
New Student Fee 820
Graduation Fee 245
Health Insurance 1,581
Books and Supplies 1,000
Room and Board 13,824

Tuition Fee for a few Graduate Program:

Program Annual Tuition Fee(in USD)
Master of Science Hospitality Management 21,577
MBA Health Sector Management 26,709
Master of Public Administration 26,709
MS in Computer Engineering 40,020
MBA International Business 40,020
MA Animation- Video Games 26,709
MBA in Management for Executives 40,570

Scholarships And Financial Aid

International students at Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham are eligible for various international scholarships provided they complete the admission application on time and continue full-time enrollment and maintain a good GPA.

Scholarship Academic Level  Minimum Requirement Amount Awarded
Col. Fairleigh S. Dickinson Scholarship UG Based on academic merit; SAT/ACT required;
Renewable up to four years
upto 32,000 USD per year

FDU International Scholarship

UG Based on academic merit; SAT/ACT required;
Renewable up to four years
Upto 27,000 USD per year

FDU International Transfer Scholarship

UG Transfer  Based on academic merit;
Renewable based on continued full-time enrollment

1,000 USD- 18,000 USD

FDU International Graduate Scholarship

PG Based on academic merit;
Renewable up to two years
1,000 USD- 10,000 USD

International students can also look for private or external international scholarships or education loans to be able to fund their studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Courses & Fees

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Overview
Degree TypeBachelor
Duration4 years
Study ModeFull Time
LanguageEnglish
Fees
Tuition FeeINR 35 L/Yr
Native FeeUSD 37,364 /Yr
Estimated Total₹2251802
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Admission Guide

Admission Process

The total number of applications received in fall 2018 was 4,838, out of which the university admitted only 4,063 applicants with an acceptance rate of 84%.

  • The highest academic scores witnessed in fall 2018 were
  • International applicants can apply through the common application app.
  • The university also provides combined courses to the students.
  • Applicants are required to visit the university for the interview as per the requirement of the specific courses.
  • Applicants who are unable to meet the requirements for direct admission can also opt for conditional admission.

Highlights

Application portal University website/common application app
Acceptance rate 84%
Application fee 40 USD (for undergraduates)
50 USD ( for graduates)
Average sat score 1040-1230
Average act score 21-26
Mode of payment By credit card
Academic calendar Semester-based
Intake seasons Winter, fall, summer, spring
Financial aids Are not available for international students

FDU Applications Deadline

The university admits students on a “rolling basis” for undergraduate and for graduate programs. The applicants registering for the graduate or undergraduate programs can apply by November 15 to be considered for early actions.

Types of applicants Summer Fall Spring
International applicants May 1 July 1 May 1
Transfer applicants April 1 August 1 December 15

FDU International Admissions

The university invites international students from more than 70 countries around the world and provides over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. The application process for first-year applicants and transfer applicants has different requirements.

FDU International Undergraduate Admissions

Application portal: international applicants can apply online from the official website of the university or can apply through the common application app.

Application fee: the applicants are required to submit a 40 USD non-refundable fee to the university.

Academic requirements: the university considers all the official transcripts in English and test scores of English language proficiency.

Please note that test scores of SAT and ACT are optional.

Supporting documents: The applicants are required to submit

  • 2 letters of recommendation for academic references.
  • A copy of the passport.
  • Bank statement and the affidavit of financial support.

International applicants can submit the documents online and can contact the “Office of International Admissions”.

FDU International Graduate Admissions

Application portal: applicants can apply online through the official website of the university.

Application fee: 50 USD nonrefundable fee.

Academic requirements: the academic requirements are mainly the same for international and domestic students, except for the scores of GRE and GMAT for the graduate degree.

FDU English Language Proficiency Test Requirements

English Language Test For Undergraduate For Graduate
TOEFL (IBT) 50 60
TOEFL ( PBT) 497 520
TOEFL (revised) 45 51
IELTS 5.0 5.5

Test scores of GRE/ GMAT must be sent directly to the university from the official institution.

The highest scores of GRE / GMAT required by the university are :

  • GRE - 2262
  • GMAT (MBA) - 66
  • GMAT (Accounting) - 50
  • GMAT (Taxation) - 42
  • GMAT (Chain Supply Management) - 78

Supporting documents:

  • The applicants are required to submit a statement of purpose to the university if it is required by the program.
  • The university considers a resume or CV detailing all professional and academic activities.
  • Letters of recommendation.
  • Applicants are required to submit a copy of the passport.
  • Applicants seeking for the F-1 visa are required to submit the bank statement or affidavit of financial support.

Please note that applicants from India are required to submit individual vise mark sheets and all supplementary mark sheets indicating all backlogs, retakes, attempts, and failures.

FDU Undergraduate Admissions

FDU offers more than 100 majors to students, with 4 years of a baccalaureate degree. At present, the university holds more than 2,600 undergraduate students. Applicants can visit the official website for deep information. The university also provides adult part-time undergraduate courses.

Application portal: applicants can apply online through the official website

Application fee: 40 USD nonrefundable fee.

Academic documents: the basic requirements of the university are the official transcripts and ACT and SAT scores.

Supporting documents: the university considers applicants to resume with 2 letters of recommendation.

FDU Transfer Admissions

Application portal: Transfer applicants can apply online through the official website of the university.

Academic Requirement:

  • The university considers more than 18 college credits hours at an accredited post-secondary institution.
  • Applicants with less than 24 credits earned are considered with advanced standing and are required to submit official transcripts from their previous institution and standardized test scores (sat/act) to the university.
  • Additionally, international transfer applicants are required to submit the test scores of English language proficiency, 2 or 3 letters of recommendation with the copy of passport, bank statements as supporting documents.
  • The university considers official transcripts from all secondary or post-secondary schools attended by the applicant.

FDU Graduate Admissions

At present, the university holds 950 graduate students and provides more than 100 master’s programs to graduate students. Graduate admissions at FDU are taken care of by the “Graduate Office of Admissions”.

Application portal: the applicants can apply online or can download the application form.

Application fee: students are required to submit 50 USD (nonrefundable fee) to the university.

Academic requirements: the university considers official transcripts from the previous institution, verifying the completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university or an advanced degree, as appropriate, and standardized test scores.

Supporting documents: the applicants are required to submit letters of recommendation, resume, writing samples, copies of professional certificates, etc.

Course requirements Master of Public Administration Master’s of Fine Art Master’s of Creative writing MBA (accounting) Master’s in Computer Science
GRE/GMAT Required Required Required Required Required
TOEFL/IELTS Required Required Required Required Required
Letters of recommendation 2 2 Not required 2 2
GPA 3.0 2.75 3.5 3.0 3.5

The university accepts applications up to one year prior to the intented first-year semester.

Applicants are intimated about the admission decision within 2-3 weeks after the submission of the required documents. The university does not provide some specific majors to international applicants. For more information, applicants may visit the official website of the university.

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285 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940

+1-973-443-8500

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