Acceptance Rate
59%
Avg. SAT
1480
75th percentile
“Fordham blends Jesuit soul-searching with New York City's relentless energy across its split-personality campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan.”
Bronx, NY
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
You'll step into Fordham's world founded in 1841 by Archbishop John Hughes, who planted the first Catholic college in the Northeast amid waves of anti-Irish riots, creating a legacy of resilience and intellectual grit. This Jesuit powerhouse attracts students who crave purpose-driven ambition—think preppy service junkies who volunteer in soup kitchens by day and chase Wall Street internships by night. The school's personality shines as unpretentious yet fiercely competitive, with Rose Hill's leafy Bronx quad feeling like a hidden ivy escape and Lincoln Center's urban perch offering Midtown buzz. But tradeoffs hit hard: the 45-minute commute between campuses frustrates freshmen stuck on Rose Hill, and the Bronx location means dodging urban edge while missing Manhattan's glamour until sophomore year.
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Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
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Degree Levels Offered
In Fordham classrooms, expect professors who ditch lectures for Socratic grilling, especially in the Gabelli School of Business where you'll dissect real-time market crashes or the global affairs program dissecting UN simulations. With a 14:1 student-faculty ratio tighter than at most urban peers like NYU, undergrads snag research gigs tracing neural maps or staging off-Broadway at Lincoln Center's drama labs. Strengths skew toward finance, international business, and performing arts, but you won't find the massive research budgets of state flagships—tradeoff means more teaching focus over groundbreaking labs, suiting hands-on learners over pure theorists.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
10,582 undergrad • 5,568 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
46%
Black / African American
8%
Hispanic / Latino
18%
Asian
12%
Other / Multi-racial
17%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Bronx, NY
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
A typical week kicks off with 8 a.m. theology debates on Rose Hill, segues to club fairs boasting 180 groups from urban plunge service trips to intramural Ultimate Frisbee, and caps with bar-hopping in nearby Arthur Avenue's Little Italy. Traditions like the Mass of the Holy Spirit unite 10,000 Rams in prayer and the Founders Dinner honor Jesuit roots, fostering a welcoming vibe for first-gens and athletes alike. Residential life clusters freshmen into tight-knit halls fostering lifelong bonds, but challenges lurk: frigid winters bury the quad in snow, the social scene skews Greek-lite with NYC temptations pulling partiers off-campus, and Bronx isolation tests introverts craving instant city pulse.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Atlantic 10 Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
Yes
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$22,402
$30K – $48K
$23,301
$48K – $75K
$31,279
$75K – $110K
$34,099
$110K+
$42,733
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
89%
4 Years Graduation Rate
78%
6 Years Graduation Rate
82%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$85,569
89% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Fordham University and return in the fall. 78% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 82% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
78%
4-5 years
4%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
17%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$56,920
Acceptance
59%
Undergrads
10,582
4-Year Grad Rate
78%
Endowment
$851M
Bronx, NY 10458
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