Fordham University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	4,749
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	58%
Students retention rate	88%
On-time graduation rate	83%

Located in Bronx, New York, Fordham is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Fordham University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Fordham emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Fordham boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

58.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$56,161

Cost of attendance at Fordham University in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$56,161

Cost of attendance at Fordham University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Fordham University received on average $34,114 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$34,114

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	436	21%	$5,830	$2,541,675
Other Federal Grant	543	26%	$7,514	$4,080,069
State Grant/Scholarships	386	19%	$5,094	$1,966,211
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,943	94%	$31,055	$60,340,383
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,946	94%	$34,114	$66,386,663

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fordham University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fordham University students is 83.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 83.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 82.9%.

83.2%

asian 83.3% 205 students
African American 77.5% 55 students
white 85.7% 1,085 students
unknown 81.0% 51 students
hawaiian 100.0% 3 students
hispanic 79.1% 242 students
International Students 75.2% 127 students
Mixed Race 80.3% 53 students

Sport Conferences

Football Patriot League
Baseball Atlantic 10 Conference
Basketball Atlantic 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Fordham University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fordham University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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