What makes Fordham different
- Two New York campuses. More than 70 majors, minors and pre-professional programs across Rose Hill and Lincoln Center.
- Jesuit care for the whole person. Fordham describes cura personalis, care for the whole person, across advising, wellness and student life.
- Accelerated master's degrees. Undergraduates can add a master's with as little as one extra year, in fields from data science to social work.
What Fordham students study
The most common bachelor's degrees (class of 2024): financial mathematics (253), psychology (177), business administration and management (149), political science (141), international business/trade/commerce (136) and english language and literature (94). Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
You may thrive at Fordham if…
- You want New York City as part of your education.
- You'd like a Jesuit university with a service tradition.
- You're interested in business, communication, psychology or the arts.
Worth asking about
- Which campus would my program be on?
- What are the benefits of applying Early Decision?
How Fordham compares with similar universities
Fordham admitted 59.3% of applicants for fall 2024, the highest rate in this group of 19. See early decision, early action and test policies at all 19 universities.
FAQ
What is Fordham University's acceptance rate? 59.3% for fall 2024: 25,719 of 43,364 applicants were admitted.
Does Fordham have early decision? Yes. Fordham offers binding early decision in two rounds, Early Decision I and II, plus non-binding early action. We couldn't find a published early decision acceptance rate. Source
Does Fordham require the SAT or ACT? No. Fordham is test-optional; scores that are sent are one of many factors. This applies to students applying in 2026–27 for fall 2027. Source
Does Fordham charge out-of-state tuition? No. Fordham is private, so published tuition and fees are the same for students from any state: $64,915 a year before aid. About 53% of first-year students came from outside New York.
How much is Fordham tuition per semester? About $32,458 a semester, half the published $64,915 a year, before aid.
Is Fordham an R1 university? No. In the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, Fordham University is an R2 university, with high research activity. What R1 means →
How many students go to Fordham? About 10,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is Fordham known for? Its New York City campuses, Jesuit tradition and business programs.
How much does Fordham cost? Published tuition and fees are $64,915 a year before aid, and the total cost of attendance is $82,762. Students who received aid paid $41,004 a year on average.
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