Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Acceptance Rate
Teaneck, New Jersey · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,259
- Admitted
- 4,085
- Yield
- 14.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's acceptance rate has risen from 80.1% in 2014–15 to 95.9% in 2023–24.
Its 95.9% rate makes Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus more selective than about 8% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 4%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (98.1% for women vs 93.1% for men, a 5-point gap). Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 14.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,258 | 3,411 | 80.1% | 652 |
| 2015–16 | 4,491 | 3,571 | 79.5% | 579 |
| 2016–17 | 4,095 | 3,146 | 76.8% | 545 |
| 2017–18 | 3,777 | 3,306 | 87.5% | 713 |
| 2018–19 | 4,703 | 4,197 | 89.2% | 605 |
| 2019–20 | 2,808 | 2,590 | 92.2% | 555 |
| 2020–21 | 4,042 | 3,592 | 88.9% | 551 |
| 2021–22 | 3,982 | 3,374 | 84.7% | 463 |
| 2022–23 | 4,294 | 3,611 | 84.1% | 531 |
| 2023–24 | 4,259 | 4,085 | 95.9% | 606 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,381 | 2,336 | 98.1% |
| Men | 1,874 | 1,745 | 93.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
How Fairleigh Dickinson University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's acceptance rate?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's acceptance rate is 95.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,085 admitted of 4,259 applicants).
Is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus test optional?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus received 4,259 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,085.
Is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus getting harder to get into?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80.1% in 2014–15 to 95.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.fdu.edu/.