Fordham University
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$54,730
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About Fordham University
Fordham University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Bronx, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,904, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The university offers 71 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 83%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $54,730.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
58% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
88% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards83% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 30-33
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1300-1480
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards17k
Students enrolled
26%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
49%
Hispanic
17%
Non-U.S. Citizen
10%
Asian
10%
Black
8%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
62%
Socio-economic diversity
21% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
43
Total Online Enrollment
4,482
Percent of Programs Online
83% On-campus
17% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate 21% online
Master's 31% online
Doctorate 7% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $54,730 | $54,730 |
Graduate | $23,112 | $23,112 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,040 |
On-campus room and board | $21,035 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,950 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $12,438 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,920 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,888 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $79,755 | $79,755 |
Off-campus without family | $71,128 | $71,128 |
Off-campus with family | $58,658 | $58,658 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
26%
State Grant Aid
19%
Institution Grant Aid
94%
Pell Grant
21%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debt after graduation
$54k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
- Water Polo
- Basketball
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