Published cost of attendance is $50,305. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $10,218, middle-income families pay around $15,057, higher-income families pay approximately $28,735.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $50,305 |
| Tuition and Fees | $38,004 |
| Room and Board | $16,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$34,901 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,404 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,218 |
| $30–48k | $10,475 |
| $48–75k | $15,057 |
| $75–110k | $23,123 |
| $110k+ | $28,735 |
Published cost of attendance is $50,305. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $10,218, middle-income families pay around $15,057, higher-income families pay approximately $28,735. Azimuth ranks Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus #564 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 60.5 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,444. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $68,049, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus earn median 4-year earnings of $68,049, placing the institution in the 71.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,726 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus in the 83.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus #450 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's liberal arts foundation and regional labor market positioning. General Studies is the largest program with 233 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $60,525, performing at 1.1× the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 60 students with median 4-year earnings of $55,977 (1.1× benchmark), while Nursing and Biology, General round out the largest cohorts with earnings of $98,585 and $56,559 respectively. These outcomes reflect the institution's emphasis on Liberal Arts and professional preparation in the New Jersey and New York metropolitan region.
