by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a FDU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how FDU measures up.
FDU is ranked #1,256 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within New Jersey, it ranks #27 of 59 for value.
These FDU majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | #40 of 116 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | #40 of 116 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #40 of 116 |
| Humanities | #46 of 106 |
| Hospitality / Tourism | #49 of 108 |
| Criminal Justice | #93 of 280 |
| General Studies | #103 of 243 |
| Marketing | #155 of 542 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | #156 of 534 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | #164 of 534 |
Below is the detailed FDU value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is ranked #19 out of #65 in New Jersey for quality and #27 out of #59 for New Jersey value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the FDU financial aid page to be sure.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is ranked #1,256 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at FDU costs about $24,588. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $98,352 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $50,727 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $15,404 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $24,588 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $98,352 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the FDU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a FDU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $202,908 | — | — |
| All Students | $98,352 | #1,256 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $61,616 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $202,908 | — | — |
| All Students | $98,352 | #27 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $61,616 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at FDU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12,150 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,213 |
| $48K–$75K | $14,926 |
| $75K–$110K | $23,511 |
| Over $110K | $27,494 |
About 74% of FDU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $30,617 per year. Get more details on the FDU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the FDU net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.