Overview
Fordham University, with campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, is a Jesuit university particularly noted for its law and business programs. Fordham's location provides students with access to numerous cultural and professional opportunities in NYC. Notable alumni include Denzel Washington and Lana Del Rey.
There are currently 9,843 undergraduates at Fordham and the school’s acceptance rate is 54%. The tuition at Fordham is $58,467.
Fordham is a Roman Catholic school. That means that the administration is affiliated with the Roman Catholic faith. Classes may be designed with religious principles in mind, or some schools may even incorporate prayer into their schedule. Other schools with a religious affiliation may not be as active in their incorporation of the faith. It's a good idea to ask an admissions officer or current student what role faith has at Fordham to help you make an educated decision.
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
9,843
Pell Grant 21%
Undergrad Students Over 25 4%
Part-Time Undergrad Students 2%
Percent Male / Female 40% / 60%
Ethnic Diversity at Fordham
50% White
18% Hispanic
13% Asian / Pacific Islander
7% International / Non-Citizen
5% Black
5% Multiracial
1% Unknown
Academics Snapshot
Student/Faculty Ratio
14:1
Graduation Rate
83%
Popular Majors
Percent of Students
Business, Management, & Marketing
32%
32% of graduates
Social Sciences
18%
18% of graduates
Communications & Journalism
10%
10% of graduates
Psychology
7%
7% of graduates
Visual & Performing Arts
7%
7% of graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
6%
6% of graduates
Computer & Information Sciences
5%
5% of graduates
English Language & Literature
4%
4% of graduates
Mathematics
3%
3% of graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
3%
3% of graduates
History
2%
2% of graduates
Philosophy & Religious Studies
1%
1% of graduates
Engineering
1%
1% of graduates
Languages & Literatures
1%
1% of graduates
Natural Resources & Conservation
1%
1% of graduates
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies
1%
1% of graduates
Public Administration & Social Services
1%
1% of graduates
Liberal Arts & Humanities
1%
1% of graduates
Physical Sciences
1%
1% of graduates
Admissions Snapshot
54%
32
1363
Scholarships & Financial Aid Snapshot
$83,666
$42,662
$41,004
Student Outcomes Snapshot
Graduate Income
$85,569
Median Debt $24,300
Debt 10 years after graduation $258
Data Sources
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