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| Location | Bronx, New York |
| Online | fordham.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| 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.
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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.
#111 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#88 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in New York
#14 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#352 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#45 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1300/1480 |
| ACT | 30/33 |
| GPA | 3.67 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $70 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.
Current students may use the Fordham University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.