Fordham University

Fordham University admitted 59.3% of applicants university-wide (25,719 of 43,364).

Of 25,719 admitted students, 2,492 enrolled (9.7% yield).

Fordham University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.

SAT (mid-50%)

1320–1480

ACT (mid-50%)

30–33

Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)

Fordham University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.

Published cost of attendance: $82,762/yr.

Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)

U.S. Dept. of Education · College Scorecard — average net price by family income (Title IV, from IPEDS) · 2023

Fordham University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023

Fordham University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025

The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 6 college-specific supplements:

1. 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, experiences, strengths, and perspectives.300 words · Choose from this set
2. 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?300 words · Choose from this set
3. Applicants have the opportunity to tell us more about how challenges or other circumstances have impacted their lives. Please feel free to use this section to discuss this topic as opposed to your essay. This response is optional.Optional
4. Is there something that you are proud of that you would like to share with the Admission Committee?300 words · Choose from this set
5. 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?).300 words · Choose from this set
6. Is there something you’d like to tell us that just doesn’t seem to fit anywhere else? Perhaps you’d like to expand on one of your co-curricular involvements or let us know about an extenuating circumstance that impacted your academic performance. Whatever the case may be, please feel free to tell us in this optional section.Optional

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Median earnings

$85,569

Median earnings · 10 years after entry

Graduation rate

81.9%

Within 150% of normal time

First-year retention

89%

Return for year two · CDS Section B

Median debt

$24,300

At graduation

Fordham University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.

• U.S. News National: #97
• WSJ: #192
• Forbes: #133
• Niche: #581
• QS: #1001

Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (19%), Social sciences (16%), Mathematics & statistics (13%).

Student–faculty ratio: 13:1.

Fordham University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.

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