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Fordham University is a private national university located in Bronx, New York. Fordham University is moderately inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Fordham University is in the top 25% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $74,578 10 years after enrolling, 10th in New York, and in the top 10% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Fordham University bachelor students earn 24% more than the national average. Fordham University is ranked 34th in New York.
Fordham University’s median net annual cost of $38,147 and average years to graduate of 4.1 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Fordham University sorted by number of graduates - Finance, Business Administration, Comms & Media Studies, Poli Sci/Government, Psychology, Accounting - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$38,147
Average years to graduate
4.1
Computer science
Rank: #218
Economic score: 3.03
International Business
Rank: #42
Economic score: 3.21
Economics
Rank: #210
Economic score: 3.77
History
Rank: #88
Economic score: 4.27
Broadcast & Digital Comms
Rank: #25
Economic score: 4.57
English Language & Lit
Rank: #169
Economic score: 6.38
International Relations
Rank: #65
Economic score: 6.81
Marketing
Rank: #364
Economic score: 7.89
Biology
Rank: #513
Economic score: 14.64
FIlm, Video & Photography
Rank: #95
Economic score: 49.41
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at Fordham University - Social Work, Business Administration, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, Special Education, Accounting, Mental & Social Health Services - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Educ. Administration
Rank: #5
Economic score: 0.14
Education (subject specific)
Rank: #10
Economic score: 0.25
Taxation
Rank: #9
Economic score: 0.3
Education
Rank: #288
Economic score: 0.88
Student Counseling
Rank: #278
Economic score: 1.54
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Rank: #5
Economic score: 1.86
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.1 years. 82% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Fordham University is 15% higher than the state average, and 14% above the average for all national universities in the country.
At Fordham University, Pell Grant recipients represent 19% of the measured graduating class, 16% lower than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Fordham University graduates within 4.2 years.
Fordham University is in the bottom 50% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
Fordham University’s economic mobility score of 13.68 is calculated by adjusting the 2.35 economic score of lower-income students by the 19% pell grant recipients within the student body. Fordham University’s EMS of 13.68 ranks in the bottom 50% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Bottom 50%
The average Title IV recipient at Fordham University pays $38,147 a year, $41,069 less than the $79,216 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $38,147
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Fordham University, 94% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $38,147 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 52% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $8,091. This is 2% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$5,280
Pell grants
$5,687
State grants
$5,094
Institutional grants
$31,055
Fordham University's moderately inclusive admissions are indicated by their 58% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 46,275 applicants, of which 26,980 were admitted and 2,879 enrolled. Fordham University doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Full time
92%
83%
Female
61%
59%
First time
78%
59%
In-state
38%
68%
1st generation
18%
35%
White
55%
52%
Black
4%
14%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Asian
12%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
12%
12%