Fordham University

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About Fordham University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Fordham University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Bronx, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,307, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 56%. The university offers 73 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 80%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $56,920.

Bronx, NY

$56,920

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

87.6%

Retention Rate Insight

87.6% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

80%

Graduation Rate Insight

80% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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

ACT 25th-75th Percentile30-33

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1330-1460

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

17k

Students enrolled

19%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

30%

Unknown

1%

Black

4%

Hispanic

12%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Asian

9%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

14% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

14%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

45

Total Online Enrollment

3,127

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

83% On-campus

17% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold24% online

Master'sCheck Bold30% online

DoctorateCheck Bold6% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

30%

State Grant Aid

19%

Institution Grant Aid

95%

Pell Grant

14%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$7,956
State Grant Aid$4,555
Institution Grant Aid$29,823
Pell Grant Aid$5,349

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debtafter graduation

$54k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

3.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Water Polo
  • Rowing
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7Engineering.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Programs.
11History.
12Legal Professions And Studies.
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
14Mathematics And Statistics.
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
16Natural Resources And Conservation.
17Philosophy And Religious Studies.
18Physical Sciences.
19Psychology.
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
21Social Sciences.
22Theology And Religious Vocations.
23Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.