Fordham University

Bronx, NY
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Acceptance Rate
56%
Enrollment
10,239
Graduation Rate
80%
Student-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$85,569
Retention Rate
88%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)13301490
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)3033
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$61,992
Out-of-State Tuition
$61,992
Avg Net Price
$42,581
Room & Board
$23,075
Total COA
$77,351
Median Debt
$24,300

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$31,239
$30,001–48,000
$33,504
$48,001–75,000
$38,039
$75,001–110,000
$41,753
$110,001+
$50,121
Pell Grant Rate: 21%
Federal Loan Rate: 47%

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Sticker Price$85,067
Estimated Net Price$42,581 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
80%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$85,569
Retention Rate
88%
Median Debt
$24,300

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
33.4%
Social Sciences
16.6%
Communication
9.3%
Psychology
6.7%
Visual & Performing Arts
6.7%
Biology
5.6%
Computer Science
5.0%
English
3.8%
Mathematics & Statistics
3.1%
History
1.9%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Business Administration, Management and Operations220$78,039
Finance and Financial Management Services180$112,777
Psychology, General156$58,590
Economics146$77,636
Political Science and Government136$65,198
Communication and Media Studies124$62,162
Accounting and Related Services111$96,453
Biology, General102$58,669
International Relations and National Security Studies97$67,198
English Language and Literature, General92$51,721
International Business92
Computer and Information Sciences, General90$84,981
Marketing73
History69$58,741
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication65

Demographics

Men 40%Women 60%
White
47.2%
Black
6.2%
Hispanic
19.1%
Asian
14.2%
Two or More
4.9%
International
7.2%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EDII2026-01-03
EA2025-11-01
REA2026-01-03
App Fee (Domestic)$80
App Fee (International)$80
4 required essays
Required

At Fordham, we expect students to care for and engage with their communities and be active citizens for positive change. Please share an experience you had that caused you to develop a new perspective, change your point of view, and/or empower you to take an action or be courageous. Your response should include examples of your personal growth (e.g., what did you learn, did your point of view change, did you develop new skills or strengths?).

Required

Fordham, as a Jesuit university, recognizes the dignity, uniqueness and potential of each person. A Fordham education is student-centered and rooted in close collaboration among students, faculty, and staff. Describe how you would contribute to our campus community as an actively engaged learner and leader. Specifically draw on your personal story, identity, experiences, strengths, and perspectives.

Required

Our motto is “New York is my campus, Fordham is my school.” New York City is a diverse and global city that provides Fordham students with a special kind of educational experience, full of both challenge and opportunity. What has prepared you to embrace the unique opportunity of living and learning in New York City?

Required

Is there something that you are proud of that you would like to share with the Admission Committee?

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.