Fordham Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 59.31%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1410. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $64,470
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Fordham:
- Total Enrollment: 16,150, including 1,147 online students
- 10,582 Undergraduate, 5,568 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.7% men, 61.3% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 82%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 10%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 89%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 191 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 93 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Fordham Overview
Fordham University (Fordham) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Bronx, NY. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The Fordham's tuition & fees is $64,470 for the academic year 2024-2025. 87% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $33,993.
The school has a total enrollment of 16,150 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Fordham's acceptance rate is 59.31% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.69%. The median SAT score is 1410 and the ACT score is 32.
Fordham ranked 83rd in National Universities and 19th in New York Colleges rankings. Fordham University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Fordham University is $64,470. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $26,752.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $67,510 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $27,575.
| Undergraduate | $64,470 |
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| Graduate | $26,752 |
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| Undergraduate | $67,510 |
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| Graduate | $27,575 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Fordham University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Fordham
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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