Wednesday, April 6, 2011
WHY FDU METRO?!?!?
I decided to create a blog on this school because I am planning to go this college in the Fall. I did this blog to find out everything I can about my school of choice before I go attend there. I like the Fairleigh Dickinson University (Metropolitan) because it is close to home. It is less than five miles away, and if I have a family emergency or feel homesick for any reason I can come home anytime I like. Also, due to the fact that I want to become a high school history teacher, I know that Fairleigh Dickinson has a great teaching program and has programs available where i can get hands on experience with my profession of interest before I pursue the career.
FRESHMAN FAQS!
Freshman FAQs
1. Does FDU offer scholarships?
Of course! More than 94 percent of all FDU undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Generous scholarships range from $3,500 to $24,000 annually.
2. How can I visit the campus?
We want to make it easy for you to come to our campuses. Daily Information Sessions and Student-Led Campus Tours — and our Explore FDU Information Sessions — are offered weekdays and many Saturdays throughout the year. Both provide a perfect opportunity for us to get to know you — and for you to personally experience FDU. During the year, we also offer special events like open houses and Discover Your Major Days.
To register for any of these events or request more information, contact the Admissions Office toll free at 1-800-FDU-8803, via e-mail at admissions@fdu.edu or visit our Admissions Events Page for the latest programs.
Here’s a special tip: When you visit FDU, bring a completed application or take the time to fill out an application, and we'll waive your $40 application fee!
3. What types of students attend FDU?
Our students can’t be easily categorized. They bring diverse experiences and outlooks to our campuses, hailing from 35 states and more than 80 countries around the world. Their wide-ranging interests create a learning environment that encourages dialogue and open-mindedness.
4. What types of clubs and activities are available on campus? ?
More than 100 clubs and organizations — ranging from national professional, academic and honor societies to athletics, faith-based groups and Greek sororities and fraternities — are available on our New Jersey campuses. There is always something going on and it is easy to get involved, whether it's a poetry reading, concert, guest lecture, outdoor movie night, holiday dance, or just pizza and hanging out. Check out our monthly events calendar for the latest activities, concerts, plays and sports.
5. What sports do you offer?
FDU is one of the few schools in the country with both a Division I and Division III sports program. The College at Florham fields nine men’s NCAA Division III teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and tennis and 10 women’s NCAA Division III teams in basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball. The Metropolitan Campus fields eight men’s NCAA Division I teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, indoor and outdoor track, soccer and tennis and 11 women’s NCAA Division I teams in basketball, bowling, cross country, fencing, golf, indoor and outdoor track, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.
Both campuses also host a variety of intramural and club sports. Because it’s a residential campus, however, the College at Florham tends to have more students engaged in its intramural and club sports programs. Both campuses have new recreation facilities that are perfect for keeping fit, but only the College at Florham has a swimming pool.
6. How many students attend each campus? ?
There are 2,600 undergraduates and 950 graduates at our College at Florham campus in Madison, NJ, and 6,100 undergraduates and 2,650 graduates at our Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ. We have a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of just 20 students.
7. Can I study abroad while at FDU?
Because of our focus on global education, FDU actually encourages every student to complete at least one study-abroad experience. We even have two international campuses of our own: Wroxton College in England and FDU-Vancouver in Canada. However, FDU students can be found studying throughout the world.
8. How many students live on campus?
Nearly 1,500 students (8 out of every 10) live in our 13 residence halls at the College at Florham. About half of all Freshmen (about 750) live on the Metropolitan Campus.
9. How close are you to New York City?
The Big Apple is only a short train or bus ride away from both our campuses. The Metropolitan Campus is just 10 miles from Manhattan; at the College at Florham, you can walk to nearby Convent Station and be in the City within 45 minutes by train.
New York is an essential part of the FDU experience. Our students regularly go to NYC for class assignments and field trips; they’re selected as interns with top international companies; and when they want to have fun, New York’s cultural, social and historic treasures are there for the taking.
10. Do you have jobs or internships on campus?
There are many opportunities for students to get a job on campus. You can do anything from being a research assistant for a professor to working as a campus tour guide to being a clerk in the bookstore. Many students qualify for federally funded work/study positions.
There are also many on- and off-campus internship possibilities available for students. Some majors require internships and all departments encourage them. Just stop by the Career Development Center at either campus and find out more about the variety of resources and services available to students.
11. Do you accept Advanced Placement (AP) test scores for college credit?
Yes. Advanced placement credit will be given to students who have taken college-level courses in secondary school and have scored a 3 or better in the appropriate College Board Advanced Placement Examination.
Still Have Questions?
Contact the Admissions Office to have your specific questions answered. You can call us at 800-FDU-8803 or email admissions@fdu.edu.
ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR DEGREES
Online Programs
Fairleigh Dickinson University has become a pioneer in the integration of online learning into its curriculum. Whether through our many fully online degree and certificate programs that enroll students from across the country, or through our first-in-the-nation online learning requirement for on-campus students, we work hard to ensure that the online teaching and learning experience is rich and highly interactive.
Fairleigh Dickinson University offers a wide variety of online degrees and professional certificates to students around the world. All of our online offerings meet the same rigorous standards that characterize our campus based academic programs. Online learning the FDU way is very interactive, with small class size and frequent contact with fellow students and instructor. It is always an interesting personal experience. DEGREES
Associate in Arts (AA)The Associate in Arts degree with a Liberal Arts major is a 60-credit undergraduate degree. Adult students with little or no college credit have the option of earning an AA, either as a terminal degree or as a step on the way towards earning a bachelor's degree. [Apply to this program]
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Individualized Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies offers adult learners the opportunity to complete their BA degrees by combining their FDU courses with college work done in the past and alternate sources of credit, such as CLEP and ACE evaluated training. Students who elect this program can typically complete their undergraduate degrees rapidly while continuing to work full time. [Apply to this program]
Master of Administrative Science (MAS)
The Master of Administrative Science degree is a 30 credit program designed to develop critical managerial effectiveness. The degree, designed for working adults who are eager to enhance their educational credentials, consists of courses which improve a student’s administrative as well as analytic and decision making competencies. [Apply to this program]
Master of Science (MS) in Homeland Security
The MS in Homeland Security is a 36 credit graduate program that focuses on practical and theoretical aspects of enforcing and ensuring homeland security. There is a strong emphasis on leadership throughout the program. Specializations are offered in Terrorism and Security Studies, Emergency Management, and Leadership.
Master of Sports Administration
The MSA is a 36 credit graduate program that focuses on practical and theoretical aspects of the various components relative to the administration and management of sports personnel and facilities, recreation and fitness programs/businesses, health facilities, coaching, and recreational activities.
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering is designed for working engineering professionals who find it difficult to attend conventional classroom classes. It has the same high academic standards as the traditional program which has been offered by FDU’s School of Computer Sciences and Engineering for the past thirty years. [Apply to this program]
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES
FDU also offers a number of graduate certificates which allow professionals to develop expertise in specific areas. Current online graduate certificate offerings include: Global Security and Terrorism StudiesFDU's School of Administrative Science has developed these certificates in collaboration with the National Guard Bureau. They are designed for National Guard personnel, and are therefore ideal for homeland security professionals seeking to enhance their professional credentials. Each certificate consists of 4 courses (12 credits). Certificate credits may be combined to build towards the 30 credits required for FDU's Master of Administrative Science Degree.
Emergency Management and Administration
Computer Security & Forensics
Global Leadership and AdministrationThese certificates are designed to both supplement FDU’s homeland security certificates and to stand on their own. They are ideally suited for law enforcement as well as other professionals seeking to enhance their professional credentials. Each certificate consists of 4 courses (12 credits). Certificate credits may be combined to build towards the 30 credits required for FDU’s Master of Administrative Science Degree.d
Law and Public Safety Administration
MAP
METROPOLITAN CAMPUS SCHEMATIC MAP
HOUSING
Housing
Residence Life
The residence halls play a critical role in campus life. For students who live on campus, the majority of time is spent within the residence halls, and that experience contributes to the overall education and development of the student.
The residence life office supports the academic mission of the University by providing on-campus housing that emphasizes an on-campus environment that fosters the total growth of the student.
The residence life staff is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of oncampus living: room assignment, roommate negotiation, residence hall discipline and regular residence hall programming. Resident assistants are trained and assigned to help students create the best possible living environment.
Student Life
Each campus' Student Handbook, which includes rules, regulations and helpful information necessary for campus living, is provided to students at check-in and is available from the Dean of Students Offices.
Residence Halls
College at Florham
Park Avenue Residence Hall: The Park Avenue Residence Hall contains 73 four-person apartments. Each apartment has a kitchen with an apartment-size stove and refrigerator, along with a furnished living room and two furnished bedrooms. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. All bedrooms are double occupancy.
Apartments are climate controlled. Laundry and trash facilities are located on each floor near the elevators. The building also has 24-hour quiet areas. Lounges and common rooms are available throughout the building. The building has been designated for upperclassmen only.
Rutherford Hall: Named after the University’s first campus, Rutherford Hall is a 300-bed residence hall which opened its doors in 2003. Rutherford Hall houses upperclassmen in double bedrooms with a private bath. All rooms are climate controlled. Laundry, vending and trash facilities are located near the elevator on each floor. All floors have a common lounge, and there is one central kitchen area in the building for student use.
Twombly Halls: Florence and Hamilton Twombly Halls are traditional residence halls that provide double- and triple-room occupancy and a common hall bathroom facility. Both buildings are used to house freshman residents.
The Village: The Village is composed of nine buildings and primarily is used to house upperclassmen. These buildings consist of four-, six- and eight-personsuites. All suites, with the exception of those in Wilder and Danforth Halls, have a common living room and bathroom and two or three bedrooms. Wilder and Danforth Hall suites have a bathroom and four bedrooms and have been designated primarily for freshmen. The Village residence halls are coed by suite.
Also available is special-interest housing that permits students to become involved in a total learning/living experience.
Metropolitan Campus
Linden Complex: The eight three-story halls are close to the Student Union Building. Each Linden building accommodates 50 to 66 residents in air-conditioned, six-student, same-sex suites. Each furnished suite has a common living area with a cable television outlet in each bedroom and suite. Each bedroom has LAN access, and each building is staffed with two resident assistants.
Northpointe: This 300-bed, hotel-style hall features double bedrooms, each with one bathroom for two students. Mailboxes and one common kitchen for student use are available on site. Housing is available 365 days a year in this building, located next to the Fitness Center.
University Court: This 11-building complex consists of small residences, each having a common living area equipped with a microwave oven and television with cable, four bathrooms and several double and triple bedrooms. Some buildings are equipped with a shared kitchen.
Visit the residence life offices to learn more about all the living options available at FDU:Dining Services
The cafeteria is located on the second floor of the Student Union Building. Students must present their FDU ID card to gain access to the cafeteria. For more information about meals plans and meal plan rates, please refer to "Room & Board Rates".
Hours of Operation:
CAFETERIAWeekdays Breakfast - 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Lunch - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Dinner - 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Friday dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 pm)
Weekends Brunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Dinner: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
JEEPERSMonday thru Thursday8:00 am to 10:30 pm
Fridays8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturdays
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sundays
Closed
DICKINSON CAFE
Monday thru Thursday9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Fridays9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturdays & Sundays
Closed
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
DEMOGRAPHICS
Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 (numerical/percentage)
Geographic area: Teaneck township, Bergen County, New Jersey
[For information on confidentiality protection, nonsampling error, and definitions, see text]
Subject Number Percent
Total population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,260/100.0
SEX AND AGE
Male . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,584/47.3
Female. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,676/52.7
Under 5 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,521/6.4
5 to 9 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,968/7.6
10 to 14 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,964/7.5
15 to 19 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,789/7.1
20 to 24 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,231/5.7
25 to 34 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,237/10.8
35 to 44 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,028/15.4
45 to 54 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,950/15.2
55 to 59 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,250/5.7
60 to 64 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,738/4.4
65 to 74 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,827/7.2
75 to 84 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,931/4.9
85 years and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 826/2.1
Median age (years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.4 (X)
18 years and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,139/74.2
Male . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,379/34.1
Female. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,760/40.1
21 years and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,538/70.1
62 years and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,562/16.7
65 years and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,584/14.2
Male . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,252/5.7
Female. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,332/8.5
RACE
One race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,881/96.5
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,082/56.2
Black or African American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,298/28.8
American Indian and Alaska Native . . . . . . . . . . . 59/0.2
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,798/7.1
Asian Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981/2.5
Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383/1.0
Filipino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853/2.2
Japanese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108/0.3
Korean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151/0.4
Vietnamese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34/0.1
Other Asian 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288/0.7
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. . . . 11 -
Native Hawaiian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -
Guamanian or Chamorro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - -
Samoan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 -
Other Pacific Islander 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 -
Some other race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,633/4.2
Two or more races . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,379/3.5
Race alone or in combination with one
or more other races: 3
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,968/58.5
Black or African American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,973/30.5
American Indian and Alaska Native . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328/0.8
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,126/8.0
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. . . . . . 39/0.1
Some other race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,355/6.0
Subject Number Percent
HISPANIC OR LATINO AND RACE
Total population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,260/100.0
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,103/10.5
Mexican. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151/0.4
Puerto Rican. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,132/2.9
Cuban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329/0.8
Other Hispanic or Latino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,491/6.3
Not Hispanic or Latino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,157/89.5
White alone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,237/51.5
RELATIONSHIP
Total population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,260/100.0
In households. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,348/97.7
Householder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,418/34.2
Spouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,963/20.3
Child. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,846/32.7
Own child under 18 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,064/23.1
Other relatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,803/7.1
Under 18 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 918/2.3
Nonrelatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,318/3.4
Unmarried partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395/1.0
In group quarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912/2.3
Institutionalized population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102/0.3
Noninstitutionalized population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 810/2.1
HOUSEHOLD BY TYPE
Total households. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,418/100.0
Family households (families). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,071/75.1
With own children under 18 years . . . . . . . . . . 4,682/34.9
Married-couple family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,963/59.3
With own children under 18 years . . . . . . . . . . 3,854/28.7
Female householder, no husband present . . . . . 1,651/12.3
With own children under 18 years . . . . . . . . . . 690/5.1
Nonfamily households . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,347/24.9
Householder living alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,838/21.2
Householder 65 years and over . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,405/10.5
Households with individuals under 18 years . . . . . 5,202/38.8
Households with individuals 65 years and over . . 4,075/30.4
Average household size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.86 (X)
Average family size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.34 (X)
HOUSING OCCUPANCY
Total housing units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,719/100.0
Occupied housing units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,418/97.8
Vacant housing units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301/2.2
For seasonal, recreational, or
occasional use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38/0.3
Homeowner vacancy rate (percent). . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 (X)
Rental vacancy rate (percent). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 (X)
HOUSING TENURE
Occupied housing units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,418/100.0
Owner-occupied housing units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,409/77.6
Renter-occupied housing units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,009/22.4
Average household size of owner-occupied units. 3.05 (X)
Average household size of renter-occupied units . 2.19 (X)
- Represents zero or rounds to zero. (X) Not applicable.
1 Other Asian alone, or two or more Asian categories.
2 Other Pacific Islander alone, or two or more Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander categories.
3 In combination with one or more of the other races listed. The six numbers may add to more than the total population and the six percentages
may add to more than 100 percent because individuals may report more than one race.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000.
U.S. Census Bureau
Geographic area: Teaneck township, Bergen County, New Jersey
[For information on confidentiality protection, nonsampling error, and definitions, see text]
Subject Number Percent
Total population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,260/100.0
SEX AND AGE
Male . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,584/47.3
Female. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,676/52.7
Under 5 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,521/6.4
5 to 9 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,968/7.6
10 to 14 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,964/7.5
15 to 19 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,789/7.1
20 to 24 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,231/5.7
25 to 34 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,237/10.8
35 to 44 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,028/15.4
45 to 54 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,950/15.2
55 to 59 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,250/5.7
60 to 64 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,738/4.4
65 to 74 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,827/7.2
75 to 84 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,931/4.9
85 years and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 826/2.1
Median age (years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.4 (X)
18 years and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,139/74.2
Male . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,379/34.1
Female. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,760/40.1
21 years and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,538/70.1
62 years and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,562/16.7
65 years and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,584/14.2
Male . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,252/5.7
Female. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,332/8.5
RACE
One race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,881/96.5
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,082/56.2
Black or African American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,298/28.8
American Indian and Alaska Native . . . . . . . . . . . 59/0.2
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,798/7.1
Asian Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981/2.5
Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383/1.0
Filipino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853/2.2
Japanese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108/0.3
Korean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151/0.4
Vietnamese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34/0.1
Other Asian 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288/0.7
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. . . . 11 -
Native Hawaiian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -
Guamanian or Chamorro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - -
Samoan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 -
Other Pacific Islander 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 -
Some other race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,633/4.2
Two or more races . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,379/3.5
Race alone or in combination with one
or more other races: 3
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,968/58.5
Black or African American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,973/30.5
American Indian and Alaska Native . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328/0.8
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,126/8.0
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. . . . . . 39/0.1
Some other race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,355/6.0
Subject Number Percent
HISPANIC OR LATINO AND RACE
Total population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,260/100.0
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,103/10.5
Mexican. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151/0.4
Puerto Rican. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,132/2.9
Cuban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329/0.8
Other Hispanic or Latino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,491/6.3
Not Hispanic or Latino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,157/89.5
White alone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,237/51.5
RELATIONSHIP
Total population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,260/100.0
In households. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,348/97.7
Householder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,418/34.2
Spouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,963/20.3
Child. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,846/32.7
Own child under 18 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,064/23.1
Other relatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,803/7.1
Under 18 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 918/2.3
Nonrelatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,318/3.4
Unmarried partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395/1.0
In group quarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912/2.3
Institutionalized population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102/0.3
Noninstitutionalized population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 810/2.1
HOUSEHOLD BY TYPE
Total households. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,418/100.0
Family households (families). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,071/75.1
With own children under 18 years . . . . . . . . . . 4,682/34.9
Married-couple family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,963/59.3
With own children under 18 years . . . . . . . . . . 3,854/28.7
Female householder, no husband present . . . . . 1,651/12.3
With own children under 18 years . . . . . . . . . . 690/5.1
Nonfamily households . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,347/24.9
Householder living alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,838/21.2
Householder 65 years and over . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,405/10.5
Households with individuals under 18 years . . . . . 5,202/38.8
Households with individuals 65 years and over . . 4,075/30.4
Average household size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.86 (X)
Average family size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.34 (X)
HOUSING OCCUPANCY
Total housing units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,719/100.0
Occupied housing units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,418/97.8
Vacant housing units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301/2.2
For seasonal, recreational, or
occasional use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38/0.3
Homeowner vacancy rate (percent). . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 (X)
Rental vacancy rate (percent). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 (X)
HOUSING TENURE
Occupied housing units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,418/100.0
Owner-occupied housing units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,409/77.6
Renter-occupied housing units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,009/22.4
Average household size of owner-occupied units. 3.05 (X)
Average household size of renter-occupied units . 2.19 (X)
- Represents zero or rounds to zero. (X) Not applicable.
1 Other Asian alone, or two or more Asian categories.
2 Other Pacific Islander alone, or two or more Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander categories.
3 In combination with one or more of the other races listed. The six numbers may add to more than the total population and the six percentages
may add to more than 100 percent because individuals may report more than one race.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000.
U.S. Census Bureau
Friday, March 25, 2011
FINANCIAL AID
FDU Scholarships for Undergraduates
Colonel Fairleigh S. Dickinson Scholarship
All first-time freshmen submitting complete admissions files (an application, transcript, SAT or ACT scores, and two letters of recommendation) will be automatically reviewed for this very generous and unique achievement-based award. The Colonel Fairleigh S. Dickinson Scholarships range from $17,500 to $24,000 annually for a maximum of four years at full-time enrollment while maintaining a minimum 3.50 cumulative grade point average. The recommended academic criteria for consideration are 1200 SAT on a 1600 scale (27 ACT) and a 3.50 GPA.
Dean's Scholarship
All first-time freshmen students who apply to the University are automatically evaluated for this academic scholarship. The Dean's Scholarships range from $10,000 to $17,250 annually for a maximum of four years at full time enrollment while maintaining a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average. The recommended academic criteria for consideration are 1050 SAT on a 1600 scale (26 ACT) and a 3.00 GPA.
Provost’s Leadership Award
This award recognizes academically qualified students with a demonstrated record of outstanding leadership and/or service in their school or community. All first-time freshmen with complete admission packets on file are automatically considered for this program. These annually renewable awards range from $2,000 to $9,500 for a maximum of four years at full-time enrollment while maintaining a 2.70 cumulative grade point average.Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa are eligible for a $16,000 PTK Scholarship if a copy of their PTK certificate is included in the application. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.00 grade point ratio to renew eligibility.
Transfer Scholarship
All transfer students applying to the University by March 1 who have completed a minimum of 24 college credits are automatically evaluated for Transfer Scholarships. These scholarships range from $3,000 to $14,000 per academic year for a maximum of three years at full-time enrollment while maintaining appropriate academic progress.
Athletic Scholarship
Athletic scholarships are available for male and female athletes at the University's Metropolitan Campus. All recipients are subject to the Division I rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Associations (NCAA). All scholarship recipients are required to file the FAFSA application. For further information, contact the Metropolitan Campus Office of Athletics at 201-692-2208.
New Jersey Programs
There are a variety of New Jersey state-funded financial aid programs including: academic scholarships, need-based grants and loans. For students to be eligible for any of these programs, students must be matriculated, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and be a New Jersey resident. Students also must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15 every year. Each of the New Jersey State (NJS) programs available at the University is detailed as follows:
NJS Scholarship Programs
NOTE: Students must have previously received awards from the program to receive funding for fiscal year 2011 for either of these scholarship programs.
The highest achieving high school students are selected as NJS E.J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars. These students are in the top 10 percent of their classes and have a minimum combined SAT score of 1260, or are ranked first, second or third in their class at the end of their junior year. Distinguished scholars are offered an annual award of $1,000 without regard to financial need; however, the student must be matriculated as a full-time student.
Additional high-achieving students attending public schools in the state's urban and economically distressed areas (as defined by the State of New Jersey Department of Education) may be selected as NJS Urban Scholars. Students who rank in the top 10 percent of their classes and have a grade point ratio of at least a 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) at the end of their junior years are considered for the urban scholars program. Urban scholars are offered an annual award of $1,000 regardless of financial need; however, the student must be matriculated as a full-time student.
Need-based NJS Grant Programs
Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) valued up to $10,236 per academic year is awarded to students who have resided in New Jersey a minimum of 12 months prior to receipt of the grant. In addition, students must be enrolled full-time at a New Jersey college or university. The TAG award is determined upon the "need" of the student as supplied by the information on the FAFSA.
The New Jersey State Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) provides financial assistance and support services to economically and educationally disadvantaged students. To be eligible, students must be New Jersey state residents for at least 12 consecutive months and meet state established income guidelines. Applicants must be full-time, matriculated students to receive the EOF grant awards valued up to $2,500 per academic year (traditional fall and spring semesters only). All EOF program participants must attend a Pre-freshman EOF Summer Program. Only first-time, full-time freshmen and EOF transfer students are eligible to be admitted to the EOF program.
The NJCLASS loan program is a credit-based loan program for either the student or the parent. Applicants may borrow up to the cost of education less any other financial aid. Applications are available at the Office of Financial Aid. For additional information regarding repayment and deferment of NJCLASS loans contact the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority at http://www.hesaa.org/.
FDU Grants for Undergraduates
The University offers need-based funding and grants, in addition to its extensive scholarship program. Any student wishing to apply for need-based University financial aid must file the FAFSA. To renew any need-based University financial aid, the applicant must:
- maintain satisfactory academic progress
- register for classes for the subsequent semester
- maintain full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 credits per semester)
- resubmit the FAFSA to the U.S. Department of Education no later than February 15
- submit all requested documentation for verification (if selected by the Department of Education) to the Office of Financial Aid.
The University’s Need Grant provides up to $20,000 per academic year (traditional fall and spring terms only) for a maximum of four years. Eligibility is determined through filing the FAFSA. Renewal of the grant is subject to academic progress, fulltime enrollment and continued financial need.
An annual grant of $1,500 is available to undergraduate sons and daughters of Fairleigh Dickinson University alumni. This grant is based upon full-time enrollment only. The student must indicate on the University Admissions application that either the father or the mother is a Fairleigh Dickinson University graduate.
Fairleigh Dickinson University pioneered a unique family tuition aid plan, allowing immediate family members of qualifying full-time students to receive substantial reductions in undergraduate tuition if they attend the University. Under the plan:
- Families with two or more dependent children attending as full-time undergraduate students receive a $1,500 grant for each child enrolled simultaneously.
- Parents or grandparents of an enrolled, dependent full-time undergraduate may take undergraduate courses on a space-available basis and receive a $750 reduction in tuition costs per semester. Maximum individual benefit for each parent or grandparent attending full- or part-time will not exceed $1,500 annually.
- Spouses or dependent children of full-time graduate students may take undergraduate courses on a space-available basis and receive a $750 reduction in tuition costs per semester. Maximum individual benefit for each spouse or child will not exceed $1,500 annually.
Students enrolled in Wroxton College and summer session, inter-sessions, mini-sessions or other special sessions are not eligible for the Family Plan.
Applications must be filed once a year. Other types of financial aid may also apply. Forms are available at each campus Office of Financial Aid.
Any prospective student recommended to the University by an alumnus/a or a University Trustee is eligible for a one-time $1,000 grant for the first year of attendance. To qualify for this grant, the student must have submitted a complete Admissions Application along with the Alumni-Trustee Endorsement Grant Referral Form to the Office of Admissions no later than January 15. The applicant must be enrolled as a full-time, matriculated student carrying at least 12 credits per semester during their first year of attendance.
Federal Programs
Federally Funded Financial Aid Programs
There are a variety of need-based federally funded financial aid programs, including Pell and SEOG grants, Perkins and Stafford Loans, Veterans' Educational Benefits, as well as Work Study Programs. To be eligible for any of these programs, students must be matriculated, maintain satisfactory academic progress and file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by February 15 every year. Each of the federal programs available at the University is detailed as follows:
Federal Grant Programs
Federal Pell Grant
A Federal Pell Grant is federal gift assistance that does not need to be repaid. Undergraduate students enrolled for a minimum of three credits per semester may be eligible. Eligibility is determined upon data received from the FAFSA application. Grants range from $609 to $5,350 per academic year.
Federal Supplemental Educations Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
An FSEOG is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need — that is, students with the lowest EFCs — and gives priority to students who receive Federal Pell Grants. An FSEOG doesn’t have to be paid back. A student must be registered for a minimum of six credits per semester. FSEOG awards usually range from $200 to $2,000 per academic year.
Federal Scholarship for Disadvantaged Nursing Students (FSDS Grant)
The FSDS grant is for “needy” students matriculated in the Fairleigh Dickinson University nursing program. Students may be enrolled part-time; however, he/she must demonstrate tremendous need via the information supplied on the FAFSA. For additional information, please contact the director of the School of Nursing and Allied Health.
Federal Nurses Training Grant
The Federal Nurses Training Grant is a program designed to encourage nursing students to work at “understaffed” regions and hospitals upon graduation. Essentially, the student agrees to work in one of these areas for a minimum period of time in exchange for the grant. Students who apply for this grant must complete and sign an application/agreement with the director of the School of Nursing and Allied Health in addition to filing the FAFSA.
Federal Work Programs
Federal College Work Study
The Federal Work-Study Program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. Students awarded funds may be assigned positions either on campus or off campus at cooperating nonprofit community service agencies. Annual awards usually range from $750 to $1,500. Federal Work Study positions are coordinated and processed by the Office of Career Management on each campus. A Federal Work Study student may not work more than 20 hours per week and no more than seven hours in one day. Students are paid biweekly.
Federal Veterans' Educational Assistance Programs
Post-9/11 G.I. Bill
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is for individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Post-9/11 GI Bill will become effective for training on or after August 1, 2009. This program will pay eligible individuals:
- Tuition and fees directly to the school not to exceed the maximum in-state tuition and fees at a public Institution of Higher Learning.
- A monthly housing allowance based on the Basic Allowance for Housing for an E-5 with dependents at the location of the school.
- An annual books and supplies stipend of $1,000 paid proportionately based on enrollment.
- A one-time rural benefit payment for eligible individuals (see comparison chart for more information).
For more information about the Post-9/11 GI Bill, please visit this website: http://www.gibill.va.gov
Yellow Ribbon Program
Fairleigh Dickinson University is proud to participate in the Post-9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program which will allow any eligible veteran to enroll in any FDU undergraduate or graduate program for little or no cost. Only individuals entitled to the maximum benefit rate (based on service requirements) may receive this funding. Therefore, you may be eligible if:
- You served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of at least 36 months;
- You were honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001;
- You are a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill based on a veteran's service under the eligibility criteria listed above.
For more information about the Yellow Ribbon Program, please visit the website http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Yellow_Ribbon.htm.
The Montgomery G.I. Bill
As provided under Chapter 30 of the Montgomery GI Bill, students that entered the military after June 30, 1985, are eligible for educational benefits if the elected to reduce their monthly salary by $100 for the first 12 months of active duty. Monthly allowances are paid by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs directly to the student/veteran based upon the number of credits for which the student has enrolled during a given semester. Payment for tuition to the University is the responsibility of the student. In addition to the University registration forms, veteran students must complete a Veteran Program Card at the beginning of each semester.
VA Vocational Rehabilitation
The VA Vocational Rehabilitation Bill - Chapter 31 incurs the cost of tuition, fees and books. Eligible veterans must apply directly with Richard Manus of the Department of Veteran's Administration, 20 Washington Place, Second Floor, Newark, NJ 07102.
Other Veterans' Administration Educational Benefits
Additional Veterans' Educational Benefits are available for the dependants and widows of veterans that die of service-related causes. Individuals in the Selected Reserve (Chapter 106) and those that contributed to the Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP-Chapter 32) also may be eligible for VA educational benefits. For additional information regarding Veterans' Educational Benefits, contact the State of New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran Affairs State Approving Agency, PO Box 340, Eggert Crossing Road, Trenton, NJ 08625.
Federal Loan Programs
Federal Perkins Loans
A Federal Perkins Loan is a low-interest) loan for both undergraduate and graduate students with financial need. The Federal Perkins Loan Program is administered through Fairleigh Dickinson University. Students must be enrolled minimally half-time per semester to be eligible. The average loan offered is $500 to $3,000 per academic year. The principal and interest of the loan is deferred while the student maintains enrollment of at least six credits per semester. Upon graduation (or ceasing enrollment of six or more credits), students have a nine-month grace period before commencing repayment. The interest rate (after the grace period) is 5 percent per year; the minimum quarterly payment is $150. For further detailed information regarding loan repayment, deferment and cancellation provisions, contact the Fairleigh Dickinson University Office of Student Loans and Repayment at 201-692-2082 or 201-692-2083.
Federal Stafford Loans
Eligibility for either Stafford loan is based upon 'need' as determined by the information submitted on the FAFSA. Borrower limits for Stafford Loans are as follows:
- $3,500.00 for freshmen,
- $4,500.00 for sophomores and
- $5,500.00 for juniors and seniors.
The cumulative aggregate Stafford Loan debt a student may incur is $23,000.00.
Subsidized Stafford Loans are 'interest free' while the student is enrolled at least half-time (6 credits). Students are required to begin repayment six months after leaving school or dropping below six credits. The interest rate is variable and set annually.
Unsubsidized Stafford Loans are available to students who do not qualify for a Subsidized Stafford loan. However, students are responsible for the interest on the loan while enrolled in school. Students may choose to have the interest capitalized.
Federal Nursing Loan Program
Students enrolled as matriculated nursing students with “exceptional financial need” as determined by the information supplied on the FAFSA may apply for a Federal Nursing Loan. The student must maintain at least a half-time enrollment. Annual awards range from $500 to $2,000 per academic year. Contact the Fairleigh Dickinson University Office of Student Loan and Repayment (201-692-2082 or 201-692-2083) for further details regarding repayment and deferment of Federal Nursing Loans.
Federal PLUS Loan Program
The Federal PLUS Loan is a credit-based loan program for the parent or guardian of the undergraduate student. Parents of matriculated students enrolled at least halftime may borrow up to the cost of education less any other financial aid received by the student per academic year. Repayment of the PLUS Loan begins 60 days after disbursement of the funds to the University. Parents have up to 10 years to repay the loan with a minimum payment of $50 per month. To be eligible for a PLUS loan, the student must file the FAFSA and the parent (as well as the student) may not be in default on his/her fed.
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