Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus is a private not-for-profit university that emphasizes a liberal arts education. The university offers Bachelor and Master degree programs to students looking for pursuing their degree in the USA.

Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus is one of the campuses of Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, a private university with other campuses in England and Canada as well. The Florham Campus is located in the suburban towns of Madison, New Jersey.

The campus consists of 178 acres sharing with 2,632 undergraduates and 748 graduate students. The campus provides residential experience with the Academic Support Center to students with respect to free tutoring, word processing support and diverse student activities.

Rankings

In the Forbes list, Fairleigh Dickinson University stands for

  • #546 in respect to Top Colleges 
  • #349 in respect to Private Colleges
  • #187 in respect to the Northeast

According to U.S. News and World Reports, FDU ranks

  • #56 in Regional universities north 
  • #35 in Best UG Teaching
  • #20 in Best Value School
  • #21 in Most Innovative Schools

Highlights

Year of Establishment 1942
Location Madison, New Jersey
Type of University Private
Campus Setting Suburban
Total Enrollment 3,380
Percentage of International Students 8%
Annual Acceptance Rate 79%
Academic Calendar  Semester
Official website Florham Campus 

Academic Programs at Florham Campus of FDU

Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus offers 69 degree programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Post-Graduate Certificate programs and Doctorate. From 69 degree programs, 2 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

The programs at the university are offered through 4 distinct colleges and 3 schools-

  • Becton College of Arts and Science offers Bachelor and Master programs through disciplines of arts and sciences.
  • Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies offers Bachelor and Master programs along with non-credit certificate programs.
  • Silberman College of Business provides programs in entrepreneurial studies, accounting, marketing, finance, information systems, management. It offers BS, MS, and MBA degrees, including an Executive MBA.
  • University College offers undergraduate and master's degrees. The study areas include psychology, criminal justice, natural sciences, nursing, engineering and technology, media and communication, humanities, etc.

The most popular undergraduate programs are Psychology, Liberal Arts and Humanities, Accounting, Communications, Cinematography and Video Production, Marketing, Drama and Theatre Production, and Finance.

The most popular graduate programs are Animation, film, Human Resource, Computer Science, Chemistry, Accounting, Creative writing, Public administration, and management.

FDU’s Florham Campus

FDU’s Florham Campus is located in Morris County, New Jersey. The 178 acres campus bridges between the towns of Florham Park and Madison. Owned by FDU since 1958, the Florham Campus offers you first-class educational resources, from distinctive and appealing original buildings to traditional-style residence halls with double rooms

FDU Florham is a picture-perfect collegiate environment with ivy-covered buildings, a strong student life program, and traditional amenities and activities, etc.

Florham Residence Halls and Dorms

FDU’S Florham Campus is a residential campus with four out of every five students living on campus. Students can choose to live on-campus or off-campus according to their choice of housing.

  • Twombly Hall is two traditional-style residence halls, coed by floor, with double rooms and common bathroom facilities usually assigned to first-year students.
  • The Village has nine suite-style buildings; each has six-person suites with a common living room and bathroom and two or three double bedrooms usually for upper-division students.
  • Park Avenue Residence Hall has four-person suites, each with its own living room housing upperclassmen and graduate students.
  • Rutherford Residence Hall offers independently climate-controlled double rooms. Each of the room has a private bath and are housed by 300 upperclassmen.

Students who choose to live off-campus can look for affordable student housing in New Jersey such as homestays, shared or rented apartments, etc.

Application Process

Admissions at FDU Florham are not mich selective. FDU’S Florham Campus received 4,838 applications in Fall 2018. 84% of applications were accepted and 16% enrolled at FDU.

UG Admission Trend

Application- UG applications can be filled through Common Application or FDU International Online Application. PG applications are to be filled through FDU Online Application.

Application Fee- 50 USD

Application Deadline- FDU operates on a rolling basis when it comes to admissions, however, international applicants are suggested to complete their admission application by the following deadlines:

Semester Deadline
Fall (August) July 1
Spring (January) December 1
Summer (limited programs) May 1

Admission requirements

  • Completed application Form
  • Academic transcripts from school, college or other educational institution attended with their English translation
  • English language proficiency scores
Exam Minimum Required Scores
TOEFL- iBT 70
IELTS 6.0
ITEP 3.7
PTE-A 53
  • Standardized exams to study in the USA
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • CV
  • Other additional program-specific requirements
  • Copy of Passport
  • Completed Affidavit of Financial Support form
  • Official bank statement indicating the exact amount in the bank

Expenses to be incurred at FDU Florham Campus

Undergraduate Tuition and Living Expenses for a year:

Expenses Annual fee (in USD)
Tuition 43,654
Technology Fee 924
University Wellness Fee 140
New Student Fee 820
Graduation Fee 245
Health Insurance 1,581
Books and Supplies 1,000
Room and Board 13,824

Tuition Fee for a few Graduate Program:

Program Annual Tuition Fee(in USD)
Master of Science Hospitality Management 21,577
MBA Health Sector Management 26,709
Master of Public Administration 26,709
MS in Computer Engineering 40,020
MBA International Business 40,020
MA Animation- Video Games 26,709
MBA in Management for Executives 40,570

Scholarships And Financial Aid

International students at Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham are eligible for various international scholarships provided they complete the admission application on time and continue full-time enrollment and maintain a good GPA.

Scholarship Academic Level  Minimum Requirement Amount Awarded
Col. Fairleigh S. Dickinson Scholarship UG Based on academic merit; SAT/ACT required;
Renewable up to four years
upto 32,000 USD per year

FDU International Scholarship

UG Based on academic merit; SAT/ACT required;
Renewable up to four years
Upto 27,000 USD per year

FDU International Transfer Scholarship

UG Transfer  Based on academic merit;
Renewable based on continued full-time enrollment

1,000 USD- 18,000 USD

FDU International Graduate Scholarship

PG Based on academic merit;
Renewable up to two years
1,000 USD- 10,000 USD

International students can also look for private or external international scholarships or education loans to be able to fund their studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University.