About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Lorena Williams
Visiting Coordinator
Visiting Coordinator
Address
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
1000 River Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666-1966
1000 River Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666-1966
Phone
800-338-8803
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Weiner Library
Fitness Center
Jeepers (Wireless Cafe)
Knight Club
Hackensack River
Fitness Center
Jeepers (Wireless Cafe)
Knight Club
Hackensack River
Most Popular Places Off Campus
New York City
Route 4 Shopping
Meadowlands (Sports/Entertainment)
Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty
Palisades Center Mall
Route 4 Shopping
Meadowlands (Sports/Entertainment)
Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty
Palisades Center Mall
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
varies
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
We will annouce specific dates as to when students can stay overnight.
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Via Public Transportation: Frequent bus service to and from New York City (Port Authority is about a 35 minute ride) serves stops at River Road in Teaneck on Route 4. Contact Rockland Coaches 201-384-2400 or NJ Transit 201-762-5100 for exact schedules.
Local Accommodations
Please contact Lorena Williams. Many of local hotels offer discounts for those visiting FDU.
Save SchoolAdmissions
Overview
Applicants: 5,193
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Average HS GPA: 3.20
SAT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 530
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 550
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
753
with Terminal Degree
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
Information Technology.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Peggy Noonan
Writer/Commentator
Ron Brill
Co-Founder, Home Depot
Patrick Zenner
Former Pres, CEO-Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc.
Greg Olsen
CEO, GHO Ventures, LLC
Jeong-Eun Hyun
Chairwoman - Hyundia Group
Dennis Strigl
President and COO Verizon
Stew Krentzman
President and CEO, OKI Data Americas
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$33,920
Required Fees
$958
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
On-Campus Room and Board
$12,742
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
6,775
Foreign Countries Represented
83
Demographics
4.97%
Asian
13.92%
Black
33.70%
Hispanic
28.55%
Caucasian
10.75%
Unknown
7.02%
International
60% female
40% male
14% are out of state
43% are full time
57% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
19%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
41%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Other
Theme Housing
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
79
Number of Honor Societies
10
Number of Social Sororities
7
Number of Religious Organizations
4
6% join a fraternity
4% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Knights)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Women's Sports (Knights)
9 Sports
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Fencing
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Bowling
Cross Country
Fencing
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Seton Hall University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Seton Hall University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
90
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
IBM, Apple
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
