Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Cost & Financial Aid
Affordability Summary
Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$38K
+
Room
$16K
+
Books
$1,240
=
Sticker Price
$54,204
$38K+$16K+$1,240=$54,204
Your Family Income
Sticker
$54,204
−
Your Aid
$33,050
=
Net Price
$21,154
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$54,204
Tuition and Fees
$38,004
Room and Board
$16,270
Books and Supplies
$1,240
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$31,375
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$22,829
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$12,624
$30–48k
$14,383
$48–75k
$21,154
$75–110k
$29,052
$110k+
$34,331
Understanding Your Aid Package
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus has a sticker price of $54,204 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $54,204/year
Average aid: $31,375 in grants & scholarships
Student Debt & Repayment
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$25,000
Range (25th–75th)$8,250 – $28,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$30,444
Debt Manageability
0.37x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$57,273
Earnings Growth
+25%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$13,887
91th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$33,741
25th %ile
$85,029
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Cost & Financial Aid
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus's published tuition is $54,204 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $21,154—a difference of $33,050.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $12,624 at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus. 36% of students receive Pell Grants.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Fairleigh graduates is $25,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $265 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $34,331 at Fairleigh—still $19,873 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
