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Fordham University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Bronx, NY🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Located in the Bronx, this private university enrolls about 16,500 students and admits roughly 59% of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1320–1480 on the SAT. Business and marketing is the most popular field, accounting for 18% of degrees. Graduates earn a median of $85,569 within ten years, and the 82% six-year graduation rate indicates strong completion rates.

Acceptance rate
59.3%
Enrollment
16,556
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
82%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1320 – 1480
ACT (composite)
30 – 33
GPA
3.7 – 4

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$32,474
family income
$30–48k
$31,657
family income
$48–75k
$37,313
family income
$75–110k
$42,030
family income
$110k+
$52,228
family income
21% receive Pell grants
47% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Fordham University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
17.8%
Social Sciences
16.6%
Mathematics
14.4%
Communications
8.4%
Psychology
8.4%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$85,569
Earnings (6 yr)
$68,008
Completion
82%
Retention
89%
Median debt
$24,300

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fordham University?

Fordham University has an acceptance rate of 59.3%, making it relatively accessible.

What GPA do you need to get into Fordham University?

Admitted students at Fordham University typically have a GPA between 3.7 and 4 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

What SAT score do you need for Fordham University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1320 and 1480 on the SAT. The ACT range is 30–33.

How much does Fordham University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $32,474 per year, rising to $52,228 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.