by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is necessary to learn all the expenses associated with your college career so you can prepare appropriately. The expense of supplies, housing, and meal plans really can mount up after 4 years (or more)! Be prepared by taking these costs into account.
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In 2021, students at FDU paid $9,635 for housing and $5,418 for the dining plan.
The table below shows the average expected expenses of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $14,038 | $14,038 |
| — Housing | $9,635 | |
| — Meals | $5,418 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,868 | $6,298 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,520 | $1,520 |
| Total | $20,426 | $21,856 |
Housing and meal plans at FDU have changed around 1.6% for each of the past five years, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If current tendencies in housing and meal expenses go on, we predict incoming first year students in 2022 to spend about $21,922 for their first year of school. Associate degree students would pay around $23,700 in their last year, while those pursuing a bachelor's degree will probably spend about $28,372 for their last year.
Over the length of acquiring your degree the sum will be somewhere around $99,819 for a four-year stay or $45,622 for a two-year stay.
* estimated
Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether FDU does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 991 |
Students at FDU pay $20,426 to live on campus, however the average student nationwide pays just $15,282.
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