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Fordham University

Bronx, NY·Private·~59% acceptance

Fordham University is a private university in Bronx, NY. It admits about 59% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $44,338 per year after financial aid. About 81% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $85,569 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$44,338/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $82,762
Aid cuts ~$38,424/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 3

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Admissions
GPA range3.6–4
SAT (middle 50%)1320–1480
ACT (middle 50%)30–33
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
81%
graduation rate
89%
freshman retention
$68,008
median earnings, 6yr
$85,569
median earnings, 10yr
How Fordham reads an application

What Fordham values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Application essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesVolunteer workWork experience
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceDemonstrated interest

From Fordham’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Fordham requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Fordham requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Fordham University's acceptance rate?
Fordham University admits about 59% of applicants.
How much does Fordham University cost?
At Fordham University, the average net price after aid is about $44,338 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $82,762 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Fordham University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1320–1480 on the SAT and 30–33 on the ACT.
What are Fordham University's application deadlines?
Fordham University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 3. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Fordham University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Fordham University rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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