ROTC at Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Fairleigh Dickinson University students join Army ROTC at Fordham University and Air Force ROTC at New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Cross-town & partner options
Fairleigh Dickinson University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Fairleigh Dickinson University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 91% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $38,004 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,004 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 53% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Fairleigh Dickinson University has 2,627 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Fairleigh Dickinson University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Fairleigh Dickinson University: FAQ
Does Fairleigh Dickinson University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Fairleigh Dickinson University students join Army ROTC at Fordham University and Air Force ROTC at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Which ROTC branches can Fairleigh Dickinson University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Fordham University, 8 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at New Jersey Institute of Technology, 13 mi).
Is ROTC at Fairleigh Dickinson University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Fairleigh Dickinson University and train with the unit at Fordham University and New Jersey Institute of Technology.
School links and location
These links belong to Fairleigh Dickinson University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
fdu.edu
- Admissions
fdu.edu
- Apply
fdu.edu
- Financial aid
fdu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Teaneck, NJ 07666
IPEDS UNITID: 184603
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