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Fordham University

Bronx, New York · Private · 10,512 undergrads

Fordham University admits 59% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Fordham University?

59% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1320–1480 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

43,364 applied, 25,719 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Fordham University cost?

$42,760 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $85,904.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$32,069
$30,000–$48,000$30,300
$48,000–$75,000$35,706
$75,000–$110,000$40,101
over $110,000$51,995

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Fordham University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Fordham University's fall 2027 rule yet. Fordham University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Fordham University's site

What it's like

10,512
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
City
Campus setting in Bronx, NY.
89%
of first-years come back for year two.
76%
finish in four years. 80% within six.
$92.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$25k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Fordham University is on

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Questions people ask

What is Fordham University's acceptance rate?
59% for fall 2024: 25,719 of 43,364 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Fordham University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1320 to 1480 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Fordham University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $35,706 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $85,904.
What is Fordham University's graduation rate?
80% of students finish within six years and 76% within four (IPEDS).