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Fordham University
Bronx,
NY
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate54%
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About Fordham
Fordham University is a private, religious university in the city of Bronx, New York. Fordham was founded in 1841. The college currently enrolls around 16,556 students a year, including 10,098 undergrads.
Fordham Acceptance Rate
It is extremely difficult to get into Fordham. Fordham admitted 54% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 47,203 applications received in 2022, 25,550 students were offered admission.
| Fordham University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 54% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 67% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 58% |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 58% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 27.4% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Fordham University is located in the city of Bronx, New York, near New York City.
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College Info
Fordham Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 3
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Fordham is Jan 3.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Fordham is Jun 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Fordham SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1330 - 1460
Math SAT Range
660 - 750
Reading SAT Range
660 - 730
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1460 and Above
Good
1330 to 1460
Avg
1330 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Fordham students is 1393. Applicants with SAT scores of 1460 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Fordham, while applicants with SAT scores between 1330 to 1460 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1330 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Fordham.
Fordham Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$86,107
In State$86,107
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$60,335
$60,335
Fees
$1,657
$1,657
Housing
$23,075
$23,075
Books
$1,040
$1,040
Student Life
Wondering what life at Fordham is like? There are approximately 16,556 students enrolled at Fordham, including 10,098 undergraduate students and 6,458 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 41% percent are from NY and 59% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time4%
Part Time41%
In State59%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
16,556
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
54%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 3
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