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84.1%Acceptance
$35,822Tuition
2,578Students
62%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$57,273Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$35,822
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,822
Average Net Price
$15,266
Students Receiving Financial Aid
21.5%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$16,102
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$16,102
Books & Supplies
$1,576
Total Cost of Attendance
$53,500
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
59.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
22.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
21.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $12,150
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,213
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,926
$75,001 – $110,000 $23,511
$110,001+ $27,494

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $53,500 sticker price at Fairleigh Dickinson's Metropolitan campus. The average net price drops to $15,266 after aid. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $12,150 annually, while those making over $110,000 pay $27,494. Over four years, costs range from roughly $49,000 to $110,000 depending on family income.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $25,000, translating to monthly payments of $265. That's manageable against median earnings of $57,273 ten years out. The university offers solid value for middle-class families who often struggle with college costs elsewhere. Only 22% of students take federal loans, suggesting many find affordable paths through the school. Families earning between $30,000-$75,000 get the sweetest deal here, paying around $50,000-$60,000 total for a degree that opens doors in the New York metro area.

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