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Fairleigh Dickinson University Cost of Attendance: Tuition, Fees & Net Price

  • Official data · College Scorecard, checked Oct 13, 2026
Updated  1 source

Total cost of attendance per year

$50,305

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan cost breakdown

Item Per year
Tuition and fees $38,004
Housing and food (on campus) $16,270
Books and supplies $1,240
Other expenses (on campus) $5,812
Total cost of attendance $50,305

Housing and food off campus: $16,982 a year. Figures are the school’s published budget for one academic year, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

What students actually pay

Few students pay the full sticker price. At Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan, the average net price of $15,404 is $34,901 less than the listed cost of attendance. The amount depends heavily on family income: about $10,218 a year for families earning under $30,000, and $28,735 for families earning more than $110,000.

Net price is what remains after grants and scholarships, before loans. Use the school’s net price calculator for an estimate based on your own finances.

Net price by family income

Family income Average net price
$0–$30,000 $10,218
$30,001–$48,000 $10,475
$48,001–$75,000 $15,057
$75,001–$110,000 $23,123
$110,001 and up $28,735

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal financial aid. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Debt, earnings and admissions

Measure Value
Median federal debt at graduation $25,000
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling $57,273
Graduation rate 58%
Admission rate 91%

Debt covers federal loans of students who completed. Earnings are for former students who received federal aid. The graduation rate counts first-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan?

Tuition and fees are $38,004 a year.

How much does Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan cost for four years?

At the current cost of attendance of $50,305 a year, four years would come to about $201,220 before financial aid. Actual totals are usually higher because schools raise prices most years.

What is the average net price at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan?

Students who receive federal aid pay an average of $15,404 a year after grants and scholarships.