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Fordham University

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Bronx, NY

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Fordham University, in Bronx, NY, is a private large school, enrolling around 10,512 students. It's moderately selective, admitting about 59% of applicants. Among reported majors, Finance and Financial Management Services shows the strongest outcomes -- $141,860/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate59%
SAT range1320–1480
ACT range30–33
Undergrads10,512
Yield (admits who enroll)10%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$82,762
4-year grad rate81%
Median earnings, 10yr out$85,569

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans47%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out77%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Area Studies$75,563/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$73,136/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$141,860/yr
Accounting and Related Services$117,024/yr
International Business$106,665/yr
Marketing$90,733/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$90,192/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$84,366/yr
Communication and Media Studies$77,244/yr
Journalism$72,475/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$97,265/yr
Engineering
Engineering Physics$90,465/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$63,834/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$83,961/yr
History
History$72,389/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other$117,344/yr
Mathematics$93,224/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences$70,101/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$58,044/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$71,430/yr
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy$74,507/yr
Religion/Religious Studies$61,877/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$62,273/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$66,349/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$94,170/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$77,234/yr
Political Science and Government$74,419/yr
Sociology$71,581/yr
Anthropology$66,562/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Visual and Performing Arts, General$65,848/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$60,515/yr
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$54,738/yr
Dance$47,036/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$46,317/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity4,844
Typical room chargeNot reported
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Fordham University's acceptance rate?

Fordham University in Bronx, NY admits approximately 59% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Fordham University?

Admitted students at Fordham University typically score between 1320–1480 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Fordham University?

Admitted students at Fordham University typically score between 30–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Fordham University cost?

Fordham University's total cost of attendance is reported at $82,762 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Fordham University?

Fordham University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Fordham University require students to live on campus?

No -- Fordham University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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