Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Acceptance Rate
Madison, New Jersey · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,457
- Admitted
- 4,246
- Yield
- 12.1%
- 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-Florham Campus's acceptance rate has risen from 80.7% in 2014–15 to 95.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,828 to 4,457 (+16%) over that period.
Its 95.3% rate makes Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus more selective than about 9% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 7%.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 12.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,828 | 3,091 | 80.7% | 710 |
| 2015–16 | 4,559 | 3,791 | 83.2% | 698 |
| 2016–17 | 4,179 | 3,305 | 79.1% | 588 |
| 2017–18 | 4,175 | 3,503 | 83.9% | 808 |
| 2018–19 | 4,838 | 4,083 | 84.4% | 673 |
| 2019–20 | 2,954 | 2,771 | 93.8% | 579 |
| 2020–21 | 4,759 | 4,108 | 86.3% | 561 |
| 2021–22 | 4,125 | 3,488 | 84.6% | 488 |
| 2022–23 | 4,421 | 3,940 | 89.1% | 467 |
| 2023–24 | 4,457 | 4,246 | 95.3% | 512 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,500 | 2,412 | 96.5% |
| Men | 1,955 | 1,832 | 93.7% |
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-Florham Campus's acceptance rate?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus's acceptance rate is 95.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,246 admitted of 4,457 applicants).
Is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus test optional?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus received 4,457 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,246.
Is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus getting harder to get into?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80.7% in 2014–15 to 95.3% 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/.