Fordham University
Bronx, New York · Private
Fordham University admitted 59% of 43,364 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1340–1470 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 80% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Fordham University
Enter a score to see whether Fordham University is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (59%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 52% (307 of 595), compared with 59% for all applicants.
Fordham University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
8,267 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 2,898 took it, and 440 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Fordham University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- First generation
- Where you live
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Legacy
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.63 GPA. 34% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $89,575 a year. After grants, students paid $45,368 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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