Fordham University
Bronx, NY · Large city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 59.3%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 43,663
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 24,573
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 2,426
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 9.9%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 59%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 52%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 660–730
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 660–750
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 30–33
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 23% / 9%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $82,762
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $64,915
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $64,915
- Median debt at graduation
- $24,300
- Students with federal loans
- 47%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 82%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 89%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $51,779
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $85,569
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 10,512
- Graduate students
- 5,568
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 14 : 1
- Women
- 61%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 21%
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Tania Tetlow
- Main phone
- (718) 817-1000
- Address
- 441 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 1 | December 20 |
| Early Decision (binding) | November 1 | December 20 |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 3 | February 15 |
| Regular Decision | January 3 | April 1 |
- Apply with
- Common App
- Application fee
- $80 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Essays
- Optional short response (300 words max) plus optional additional info
- Recommendations
- 1 letter (academic source preferred); additional letters considered
Testing: SAT/ACT not required; choose on Common App whether scores are considered
Financial aid policies
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- Merit scholarships: Merit-based scholarships offered alongside need-based grants
- CSS Profile required for Fordham scholarships and grants
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2024-2025: fordham.edu, fordham.edu, fordham.edu, fordham.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.