Fordham University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Bronx, NY

$54,730

Avg tuition

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About Fordham University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Fordham University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Bronx, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,399, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 53%. The university offers 69 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 83%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $54,730.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

53% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

89% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

83% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 27-32

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1230-1410

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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16k

Students enrolled

96%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

50%

Hispanic

16%

Non-U.S. Citizen

11%

Asian

10%

Black

Two or more races

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

61%

Socio-economic diversity

18% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,040
On-campus room and board	$19,065
On-campus other expenses	$2,950
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$12,438
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$2,920
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$2,888

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$77,785	$77,785
Off-campus without family	$71,128	$71,128
Off-campus with family	$58,658	$58,658

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	American/United States Studies/Civilization
	Latin American Studies
	Near and Middle Eastern Studies
	Western European Studies
	African-American/Black Studies
	Women's Studies
	American/United States Studies/Civilization
	Latin American Studies
	Near and Middle Eastern Studies
	Western European Studies
	African-American/Black Studies
	Women's Studies
2	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
	American/United States Studies/Civilization
	Latin American Studies
	Near and Middle Eastern Studies
	Western European Studies
	African-American/Black Studies
	Women's Studies
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Neuroscience
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Neuroscience
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Neuroscience
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business/Commerce, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
	Organizational Leadership
	Accounting
	Accounting and Finance
	Finance, General
	Investments and Securities
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Taxation
	Business/Commerce, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
	Organizational Leadership
	Accounting
	Accounting and Finance
	Finance, General
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Real Estate
	Taxation
	Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
	Business/Commerce, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
	Organizational Leadership
	Accounting
	Accounting and Finance
	Finance, General
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Real Estate
	Taxation
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication, General
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Journalism
	Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
	Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
	Communication, General
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Journalism
	Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
	Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
	Communication, General
	Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Journalism
	Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
	Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
6	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
	Information Science/Studies
	Computer and Information Systems Security
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
	Information Science/Studies
	Computer and Information Systems Security
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Information Technology
	Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
	Information Science/Studies
	Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
7	Education
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	Reading Teacher Education
	Social Studies Teacher Education
	Biology Teacher Education
	Chemistry Teacher Education
	Earth Science Teacher Education
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	Education, Other
	Bilingual and Multilingual Education
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	Reading Teacher Education
	Social Studies Teacher Education
	Biology Teacher Education
	Physics Teacher Education
	Earth Science Teacher Education
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	Education, Other
	Bilingual and Multilingual Education
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	Reading Teacher Education
	Social Studies Teacher Education
	Biology Teacher Education
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	Education, Other
8	Engineering
	Engineering Physics
	Engineering Physics
	Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
9	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
	English Language and Literature, General
	English Language and Literature, General
10	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Comparative Literature
	German Language and Literature
	French Language and Literature
	Italian Language and Literature
	Spanish Language and Literature
	Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
	Comparative Literature
	German Language and Literature
	French Language and Literature
	Spanish Language and Literature
	Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
	Comparative Literature
	French Language and Literature
	Italian Language and Literature
	Spanish Language and Literature
	Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
11	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
	Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
12	Health Professions And Related Programs
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
	Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
13	History
	History, General
	History, General
	History, Other
14	History
	History, General
15	Legal Professions And Studies
	Law (LL.B., J.D.)
	Intellectual Property Law
	Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
	Legal Professions and Studies, Other
	Law (LL.B., J.D.)
	Intellectual Property Law
	Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
	Legal Professions and Studies, Other
	Law
	Intellectual Property Law
	Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
	Legal Professions and Studies, Other
16	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Humanities/Humanistic Studies
	Humanities/Humanistic Studies
	Humanities/Humanistic Studies
17	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
	Financial Mathematics
	Statistics, General
	Mathematics and Statistics, Other
	Mathematics, General
	Financial Mathematics
	Statistics, General
	Mathematics and Statistics, Other
	Mathematics, General
	Financial Mathematics
	Statistics, General
	Mathematics and Statistics, Other
18	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Biological and Physical Sciences
	Medieval and Renaissance Studies
	Ancient Studies/Civilization
	Dispute Resolution
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
	Biological and Physical Sciences
	Medieval and Renaissance Studies
	Ancient Studies/Civilization
	Dispute Resolution
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
	Biological and Physical Sciences
	Medieval and Renaissance Studies
	Ancient Studies/Civilization
	Dispute Resolution
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
19	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
	Environmental Science
	Environmental Studies
	Environmental Science
	Environmental Studies
	Environmental Science
20	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
	Ethics
	Religion/Religious Studies
	Philosophy
	Ethics
	Religion/Religious Studies
	Philosophy
	Ethics
	Religion/Religious Studies
21	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
	Physics, General
22	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Developmental and Child Psychology
	Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
	Clinical Psychology
	Counseling Psychology
	School Psychology
	Educational Psychology
	Applied Psychology
	Psychology, Other
	Psychology, General
	Developmental and Child Psychology
	Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
	Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
	Clinical Psychology
	Counseling Psychology
	School Psychology
	Applied Psychology
	Psychology, Other
	Psychology, General
	Developmental and Child Psychology
	Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
	Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
	Clinical Psychology
	Counseling Psychology
	School Psychology
	Educational Psychology
	Applied Psychology
	Psychology, Other
23	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
	Social Work
	Social Work
24	Social Sciences
	Anthropology
	Economics, General
	International Relations and Affairs
	Political Science and Government, General
	American Government and Politics (United States)
	Sociology
	Urban Studies/Affairs
	Social Sciences, Other
	Anthropology
	Economics, General
	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
	International Relations and Affairs
	Political Science and Government, General
	American Government and Politics (United States)
	Sociology
	Urban Studies/Affairs
	Social Sciences, Other
	Anthropology, General
	Economics, General
	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
	International Relations and Affairs
	Political Science and Government, General
	American Government and Politics (United States)
	Sociology, General
	Urban Studies/Affairs
25	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Religious Education
	Theology/Theological Studies
	Lay Ministry
	Religious Education
	Theology/Theological Studies
	Lay Ministry
	Religious Education
	Theology/Theological Studies
	Lay Ministry
26	Visual And Performing Arts
	Digital Arts
	Dance, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Film/Cinema Studies
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
	Music, General
	Digital Arts
	Dance, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Film/Cinema Studies
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
	Music, General
	Digital Arts
	Dance, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Film/Cinema/Media Studies
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
	Music, General

Fordham University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Fordham University

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools. This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Graduation Rate Insight Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools. This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards