by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus amounted to $38,004 annually for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $2,060; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,944 |
| Fees | $2,060 |
| Total | $38,004 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NJ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus sits above the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $32,000 |
| Two Years Ago | $33,264 |
| One Year Ago | $34,578 |
| Most Recent Year | $35,944 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at FDU has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition increased 4.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $39,505 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.70%, putting next year’s cost near $39,791.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $39,791 |
| In 2 Years | $41,662 |
| In 3 Years | $43,621 |
| In 4 Years | $45,672 |
| In 5 Years | $47,819 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $170,746.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, see the Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Financial Aid page.
