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Fordham University Trade Programs

Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bronx, NY. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Fordham University?

Contact details for Fordham University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	441 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
Phone:	7188171000
Website:	www.fordham.edu/
Admissions:	www.fordham.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.fordham.edu/finaid

How Do I Get Into Fordham University?

You can apply to Fordham University online at: https://www.fordham.edu/info/20541/how_to_apply

Fordham University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Fordham University

Here’s what Fordham University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Fordham University?

Fordham University admits 59%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

18% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Fordham University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 660 and 730. Math scores were between 660 and 750.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1320 to 1480. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Fordham University ranged between 30 and 33.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Fordham University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	16,532	9,260	56%
Women	26,822	16,452	61%

Can I Afford Fordham University?

The average net price after aid at Fordham University is $42,581. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$62,990
In-State Fees	$1,480
Out-of-State Tuition	$62,990
Out-of-State Fees	$1,480
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$64,470
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$64,470

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 23% of students at Fordham University receive some form of financial aid (2,414 students).

About 87% of students at Fordham University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $33,993 per student.

21% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,941.

Student Loan Debt

47% of Fordham University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,463 per year.

Fordham University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 7,683 students enrolled at Fordham University, all undergraduate. Fordham University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 10,239 undergraduate students at Fordham University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Fordham University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,372
Black or African American	686
Hispanic	2,170
White	4,484
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	10
Two or More Races	511
Non-Resident	788

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Fordham University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	953
New Jersey	294
California	151
Connecticut	133
Massachusetts	107

Additionally, approximately 7.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Fordham University

Fordham University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

637 undergraduate students at Fordham University took at least one online class — of those, 62 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Fordham University

Fordham University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Fordham University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.