Fordham University
Bronx, New York 10458
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for business
Fordham University is a private urban institution in Bronx, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1412.
A large campus of 10.2K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $85,569 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $42,581.
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Varsity Sports — then powerhouses
History & Fun Facts
- •John's CollegeJohn McCloskey, first president of St.
- •John's College and later Cardinal-Archbishop of New York Fordham was founded as St.
- •John's College in 1841 by the Irish-born coadjutor bishop (later archbishop) of the Diocese of New York, John Hughes.
- •It is the third-oldest university in the state of New York, and the first Catholic institution of higher education in the northeastern United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1412
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
53.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,500
Academics
Programs (177)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
88%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
78
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium
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Getting There
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Distance to Cities
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Plan Your Visit
Days out near Bronx
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Bronx, from real bookable tour times.
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- Mount Saint Mary College · State University of New York at New PaltzUnder $25k a year16 days