At a glance
Average net price
$44,338
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
81.9%
Admission rate
59%
Undergrad size
10,512
In-state tuition
$64,915
Out-of-state tuition
$64,915
Cost of attendance
$82,762
Median earnings (10y)
$85,569
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,418
- ACT midpoint
- 32
- Retention
- 88.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (30%), stem (27%), social sciences (26%).
- STEM27%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts30%
- Social sciences26%
- Business17.8%~1,874 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences16.6%~1,740 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics14.4%~1,516 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology8.4%~880 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication8.4%~880 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~815 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~596 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~502 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science4.6%~487 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English4.4%~467 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.8%~193 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~164 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~89 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.8%~80 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~69 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.3%~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | Master's | 1,795 | $50,196 | — |
| Law. | First professional | 812 | $146,081 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 517 | $101,577 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 491 | $70,465 | $26,850 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 471 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 375 | $53,811 | $26,915 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 320 | $36,127 | $26,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 308 | $37,353 | $24,575 |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 277 | $63,347 | $23,250 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 256 | $49,542 | $24,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 234 | $42,213 | $25,700 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 228 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 227 | $35,090 | $27,000 |
| Data Analytics. | Master's | 208 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 196 | $23,859 | $26,640 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 195 | $50,934 | $23,230 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 189 | $40,642 | $25,843 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 188 | $63,805 | $26,955 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | Master's | 182 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 172 | $68,968 | $23,970 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Master's | 171 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 129 | $46,145 | $26,933 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 126 | $34,678 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 124 | $68,578 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 109 | — | $26,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 106 | $28,927 | $24,495 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 99 | $62,173 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 96 | $28,003 | $25,000 |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 95 | $38,846 | $26,884 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | Bachelor's | 94 | $55,397 | $24,625 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 93 | $43,036 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master's | 88 | $68,621 | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 77 | $41,324 | $22,999 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Master's | 75 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 69 | — | $26,324 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 66 | $24,815 | $27,000 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | Master's | 64 | $37,118 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 63 | $115,607 | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 63 | — | $24,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 62 | $66,851 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Fordham University
Fordham University is a large institution located in Bronx, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 10,512 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Social sciences, Mathematics.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Fordham University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $44,338 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $64,915 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $82,762 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 81.9%, a strong completion outcome. 88.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $85,569 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Fordham University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Social sciences, Mathematics. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (30% of credentials), stem (27% of credentials), social sciences (26% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Fordham University accepts 59% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,418. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 32.
Location & campus
Set in Bronx, New York (city), Fordham University draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Fordham University
Q.How much does Fordham University cost?
The average net price at Fordham University is $44,338 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $82,762.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Fordham University?
Fordham University has a 6-year graduation rate of 81.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Fordham University?
Fordham University admits 59% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Fordham University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Fordham University graduate earns $85,569 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Fordham University?
Published tuition is $64,915 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Fordham University located?
Fordham University is located in Bronx, New York (ZIP 10458).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Fordham University at their official website.