Overview

Fordham University is a University institution located in Bronx, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Office of Undergraduate Admission, Duane Library
441 East Fordham Road
Bronx, NY  10458
United States

Contact Dr. Patricia Peek
Dean of Undergraduate Admission/ AVP
Email: peek@fordham.edu
Phone: 718-817-3706
Fax: 718-367-9404

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Chinese Studies	×
French Studies	×
German Studies	×
Italian Studies	×
Latin American Studies	×
Near And Middle Eastern Studies	×
Western European Studies	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Accounting And Finance	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Finance, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Organizational Leadership	×
Real Estate	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Journalism	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Information Science/studies	×
Information Technology	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Comparative Literature	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Italian Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Humanities/humanistic Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Financial Mathematics	×
Mathematics And Statistics, Other	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization	×
Biological And Physical Sciences	×
Medieval And Renaissance Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, Other	×
Sociology, General	×
Urban Studies/affairs	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Dance, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

43,364

Applied

25,719

Accepted

10,582

Enrolled

Female Admissions

26,822

Females Applied

16,452

Females Accepted

61%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

16,532

Males Applied

9,260

Males Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

75

Application Fee

3.63

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Applicants are encouraged to review The Office of Undergraduate Admission's "What We're Looking For" page. www.fordham.edu/undergraduate-admission/apply/what-were-looking-for/

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 3rd	April 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 20th	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 20th	No
Transfer	June 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	699	660	730
SAT Math	702	660	750
ACT Composite	31	30	33

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

65,920

Private

Fees

1,532

Full-time student fees

25,200

Room & board

Financial Aid

44,594

Avg. Financial Aid Package

51,559

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

34,884

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,545

Avg. Loan Aid

19,072

Avg. Grant Aid

35,111

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

66%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

10,582

Total Undergrad students

8%

International Students

57%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	21.23%
Black or African American	6.71%
White or Caucasian	43.93%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.09%
Asian	13.46%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	5.01%
Other	1.88%

Gender

Male (38.97%)

Female (60.73%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
President's Ball, Homecoming Weekend and Spring Weekend

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
United Student Government, Commuting Student Association, Residence Hall Association, Ambassador Program (Admission Department Student Tour Guides) and Campus Activities Board

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No		No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rowing		Division 1	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Squash	No	Division 1	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		Division 1
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No		No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rowing	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No	No	No
Wrestling	No		No

Faculty

1,956

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 714

Part-time - 1,242

Male - 1,067

Female - 889