Fordham University: Review & Facts

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Fordham University is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 16,560 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1841 and is one of the 11 schools and colleges located in Bronx, New York.

Fordham University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Fordham University will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
155
Fordham University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 155 majors. The most popular concentrations are Social Work, Business, Management, Law, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Fordham University student retention rate is high at 88% (well above New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
88%
Good
The graduation rate at Fordham University is very good - 84%.

Student to faculty ratio at Fordham University is pretty decent - 14:1. Read more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, about $57,000 a year. The additional fees at Fordham University beyond tuition are approximately $1,200; which totals $58,200 a year.

Read the details about Fordham University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
54%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 47,203 applications were submitted and 25,550 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Fordham University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,100
High
Fordham University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Fordham University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Fordham University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 4,900 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high: about $9,100 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Fordham University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Fordham University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Fordham University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Fordham University
441 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, New York
10458, USA
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