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Fordham University

Bronx, New York 10458

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Fordham University is a private urban institution in Bronx, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1412.

A large campus of 10.2K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $85,569 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $42,581.

Established
1841
Motto
Sapientia et Doctrina
Mascot
The Ram
Type
Private research university
Conference
Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and are a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference
Division
Division I

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56%Acceptance
1412SAT Avg
10,239Students
14:1Student:Faculty
80%Grad Rate
$85,569Earnings 10yr
$42,581Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Fordham University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate56.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1412

Reading & WritingMid: 690
670730
MathMid: 700
660760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 32
3033

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

56.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1412

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$61,992
Room & Board$23,075
Books & Supplies$1,088
Total Cost of Attendance$77,351
Average Net Price$42,581
Median Debt at Graduation$24,300
Monthly Payment (10yr)$258

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$31,239
$30–48K$33,504
$48–75K$38,039
$75–110K$41,753
$110K+$50,121

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$42,581

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

78

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (177)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
10,239
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 47%
Black 6%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 14%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate80.3%
Freshman Retention87.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$68,008
8 Years$75,002
10 Years$85,569

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$62,500
Men
$75,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#91
Forbes
#118
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#215

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History & Fun Facts

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
12 mi(21 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
92 mi(159 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
179 mi(310 min)

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