Overview

Fordham University is a University institution located in Bronx, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Office of Undergraduate Admission, Duane Library
441 East Fordham Road
Bronx, NY  10458
United States

Contact Dr. Patricia Peek
Dean of Undergraduate Admission/ AVP
Email: peek@fordham.edu
Phone: 718-817-3706
Fax: 718-367-9404

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Chinese Studies
French Studies
German Studies
Italian Studies
Latin American Studies
Near And Middle Eastern Studies
Western European Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Finance
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Real Estate
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
German Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Financial Mathematics
Mathematics And Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization
Biological And Physical Sciences
Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

43,663

Applied

24,573

Accepted

10,307

Enrolled

Female Admissions

27,302

Females Applied

16,076

Females Accepted

59%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

16,361

Males Applied

8,497

Males Accepted

52%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

70

Application Fee

3.69

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Applicants are encouraged to review The Office of Undergraduate Admission's "What We're Looking For" page. www.fordham.edu/undergraduate-admission/apply/what-were-looking-for/

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 3rd	April 1st
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 20th
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 20th
Transfer	June 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	699	670	730
SAT Math	702	660	760
ACT Composite	31	30	33

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

62,990

Private

Fees

1,480

Full-time student fees

24,090

Room & board

Financial Aid

42,182

Avg. Financial Aid Package

45,637

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

34,865

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,503

Avg. Loan Aid

18,023

Avg. Grant Aid

32,807

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

66.15%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

10,307

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

58%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	19.14%
Black or African American	6.23%
White or Caucasian	47.23%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.07%
Asian	14.24%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	4.93%
Other	0.91%

Gender

Male (39.53%)

Female (60.47%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
President's Ball, Homecoming Weekend and Spring Weekend

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
United Student Government, Commuting Student Association, Residence Hall Association, Ambassador Program (Admission Department Student Tour Guides) and Campus Activities Board

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball			No
Basketball	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football	No		No
Golf	No		No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No		No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rowing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Soccer	No		No
Softball	No		No
Squash	No		No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Tennis			No
Track And Field	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo	No		No
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No		No
Basketball	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football			No
Golf	No		No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No		No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rowing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Soccer	No		No
Softball	No		No
Squash	No		No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Tennis			No
Track And Field	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No		No
Water Polo	No		No
Wrestling	No		No

Faculty

1,908

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 722

Part-time - 1,186

Male - 1,040

Female - 868