A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Fordham are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 64% more female students than male students enrolled at Fordham University with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fordham has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,277
|
| Women |
10,279
|
Fordham serves a high number of out-of-state students with 65% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
35%
|
| Out of State |
56%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
23% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191241 IPEDS survey data for Fordham University.
Last updated February 24, 2024