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
Latin American Studies
Near And Middle Eastern Studies
Western European Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
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
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
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
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
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
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

47,203

Applied

25,550

Accepted

10,098

Enrolled

Female Admissions

29,673

Females Applied

17,079

Females Accepted

58%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

17,530

Males Applied

8,471

Males Accepted

48%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

70

Application Fee

3.71

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
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 20th
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 20th
Transfer	June 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	691	660	730
SAT Math	702	660	750
ACT Composite	32	30	33

Financial Aid

38,529

Avg. Financial Aid Package

39,486

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

33,223

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,343

Avg. Loan Aid

19,379

Avg. Grant Aid

30,266

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

68.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

21%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

10,098

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

59%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.4%
Black or African American	5.39%
White or Caucasian	50.32%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.04%
Asian	13.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	4.75%
Other	0.84%

Gender

Male (39.64%)

Female (60.36%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	47%

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	No	Division 1
Football		Division 1
Golf	No		No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rowing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Squash	No	Division 1	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Tennis		Division 1	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	Division 1
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

1,928

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 720

Part-time - 1,208

Male - 1,021

Female - 907