Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002722
- Phone: (631) 424-7000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
45.88%FINANCIAL AID RATE
89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
28FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$27,610Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Fordham University
305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY
Fordham University is a nonprofit private institution located in Bronx, New York and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Over fifteen thousand students enroll at Fordham University yearly.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Fordham University offers:
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Most students admitted to Fordham University achieve an SAT score in a range of 1720 - 2020, or an ACT score within the range of 26 - 30. This school admits roughly 40% of applicants yearly. Of those students accepted, nearly 15% attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at fordham.edu.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $44,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Athletic programs are available at Fordham University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students can visit the Fordham University website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Fordham University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Fordham University has a total student population of about 17,000. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 14% enrolling as graduate students and 58% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $58,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,000-$1,200 per unit
- The average estimated cost for room and board is listed to be around $22,000
- May provide a prepaid tuition option, which allows tuition to be purchased at current rates for enrollment at a future date
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 89% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 88% | $29,468 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 51% | $8,396 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Fordham University may provide services to students including:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Fordham University
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Law Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Campus: Fordham University - Lincoln Center
- Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- * Accredited by the American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation (since 1990)
- School Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- * Accredited by the American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation (since 1983)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Fordham University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Atlantic 10 Conference)
- Basketball (Atlantic 10 Conference)
- Track and Field (Atlantic 10 Conference)
- Football (Patriot League)
- Golf
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Fordham University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Neuroscience (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Finance (B, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Taxation (M)
- Organizational Leadership (B)
- Investments and Securities (C)
- Sales Manager
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science (B, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Statistics (M)
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D, M)
- Religious Studies (B)
- Christian Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B, C, M)
- School Psychology (C, D, M)
- Counseling Psychology (D, M)
- Clinical Psychology (D)
- Developmental And Child Psychology (D)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, D, M)
Social Sciences
- Economics (B, C, M)
- Political Science (B)
- International Relations (B, C, M)
- Sociology (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Urban Studies (B, M)
- Social Science (B)
Theology and Religious Vocations
- Christian Counseling (C)
- Theology (D, M)
- Ministry
Visual and Performing Arts
- Dance (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Art History (B)
- Music (B)
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- College of Mount Saint Vincent in Mount Vernon, NY (4 miles away)
- Barnard College in Annandale-On-Hudson, NY (5 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002722
- Phone: (631) 424-7000
- School Homepage