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#14 Best Private Colleges in New York

Fordham University

Bronx, New York

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Overview

Enrollment

16,986
Fordham University overview
Location Bronx, New York
Online fordham.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Fordham University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Bronx, New York, Fordham University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs.   The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 46,275 prospective students applied, and 26,980 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,879 enrolled in the school.  13,422 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,564 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $54,730 plus fees of $1,431. Fordham is ranked 111 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

Fordham is rated within the top 22% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Fordham University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Elite
Fordham University overview
SAT 1300/1480
ACT 30/33
GPA 3.67

Applications Accepted

58.3% 
Fordham University overview
Applications Due Jan 15, 2023
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$54,730
Costs for Fordham University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,040
Other Fees$1,431
Room and Board $21,035
Budget for Other Expenses$2,950
Total One Year Cost$81,186

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$64,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

78% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Fordham University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 26%
Social Sciences 20%
Communication 13%
Psychology 7%
English and Literature 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191241 IPEDS survey data for Fordham University.

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