Fordham University
Faith-based college · Bronx, NY · 10,512 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
59%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1320–1480
ACT (middle 50%)
30–33
Average net price
$42,760
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$85,904
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
81%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Fordham University?
Fordham University accepts about 59 of every 100 applicants (59%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1320 and 1480 on the SAT. A score at or above 1480 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1320, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 30–33.
The latest federal data says Fordham University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Fordham University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Fordham University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $85,904 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $42,760 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $67,897 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$67,897
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$67,897
- Room & board$25,200
- Total cost of attendance$85,904
- Average net price after grants$42,760
Popular majors
Business, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Communications, Psychology.
Fordham University FAQ
- What is Fordham University's acceptance rate?
- 59% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Fordham University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1320–1480. Aim for 1480 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Fordham University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 30–33.
- Is Fordham University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Fordham University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Fordham University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Fordham University cost?
- About $85,904 a year before aid; $42,760 on average after grants.
- What is Fordham University's FAFSA school code?
- 002722. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Fordham University receives your information.
- What is Fordham University's graduation rate?
- 81% of students finish within six years.
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