Fordham University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Bronx, NY
4.2 5 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

16,150

Location Bronx, New York
Website fordham.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#133

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Fordham University spans two main campuses in New York City: its historic Rose Hill campus in the Bronx, adjacent to the New York Botanical Garden and Bronx Zoo, and its Lincoln Center campus in Manhattan. The original Rose Hill campus, established in 1841, features Gothic architecture and includes notable buildings such as the University Church and Keating Hall. As a Jesuit institution, Fordham combines liberal arts education with rigorous academic programs, particularly known for its business school at Gabelli, communications program at Rose Hill, and law school at Lincoln Center. The university maintains a selective admission process and offers undergraduate students housing at both campuses, with traditional residence halls at Rose Hill and apartment-style living at Lincoln Center. Fordham competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Rams, participating in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

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Ratings

Fordham is rated within the top 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Fordham University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1320/1480
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 30/33
GPA 3.67

Acceptance Rate

59.3%

Applications Due Jan 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 9.7%
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$64,915

Costs for Fordham University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$64,915
Books and Supplies		$1,590
Other Fees		$1,925
Room and Board		$24,090
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,520
Total One Year Cost		$96,040

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$64,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

78% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Fordham University are Business, Social Sciences, and Communication. 26% of students major in Business, 20% in Social Sciences, and 13% in Communication.