Fordham University

Bronx, NY · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

Large city

59%Acceptance rate
$44,338Average net price / year
82%Graduation rate
$85,569Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$24,300Median debt at graduation
10,512Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$64,915
Total cost of attendance
$82,762
Room & board
$24,090
Books & supplies
$1,590
Average net price
$44,338

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$32,474
$30–48k
$31,657
$48–75k
$37,313
$75–110k
$42,030
$110k+
$52,228

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
59.3%
Average SAT
1418
SAT reading (25–75%)
660–730
SAT math (25–75%)
660–750
ACT composite (25–75%)
30–33

Outcomes

Graduation rate
82%
First-year retention
89%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$68,008
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$85,569
Median debt (graduates)
$24,300
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
21%
Students with federal loans
47%

Programs: what graduates earn

64 of 181 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Finance and Financial Management Services262$83,789$26,870
Accounting and Related Services79$76,473$23,000
Mathematics25$73,204$27,000
International Business124$65,131$23,250
Computer and Information Sciences, General90$64,614$26,424
Mathematics and Statistics, Other44$59,063$22,375
Business Administration, Management and Operations177$58,341$25,000
Marketing67$55,261$26,933
Economics109$55,020$23,250
Neurobiology and Neurosciences21$47,985$26,917
International Relations and National Security Studies96$46,653$24,759
Communication and Media Studies103$46,405$24,615
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication107$45,931$22,250
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics22$44,073$27,000
Journalism36$42,769$26,324
Political Science and Government152$41,809$23,250
Visual and Performing Arts, General—$41,165$27,000
Area Studies57$40,811$26,000
Anthropology23$40,384$22,562
Film/Video and Photographic Arts44$36,704$25,000
Fine and Studio Arts49$35,929$25,250
Biology, General100$33,594$26,000
Sociology62$32,511$25,495
Religion/Religious Studies15$30,985$25,247
Biological and Physical Sciences21$29,958$23,849
Psychology, General156$28,256$25,000
English Language and Literature, General111$26,652$27,000
Dance29$20,381$25,000
History55$20,075$26,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft34$14,133$26,826
Engineering Physics13$90,465—
Natural Resources Conservation and Research29$71,430$23,250
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations—$62,883—
Urban Studies/Affairs14$71,957—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities14$61,011—
Social Work7$66,349$27,000
Philosophy37$74,507$20,500
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other11$58,044$27,000

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision34$154,901—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology25$73,724$83,264

First professional degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Law412$170,942$147,561
Legal Professions and Studies, Other—$64,165—

Graduate certificate

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology24$67,570$106,592

Students

Undergraduates
10,512
Graduate students
6,555
Part-time
4%
Women / men
61% / 39%
White
44%
Hispanic
21%
Black
7%
Asian
13%
International
8%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Avg faculty salary
$146,124 / year
Full-time faculty
100%
Accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Website
www.fordham.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 11% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • English – 4% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Mathematics & Statistics – 13% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 6% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fordham University?

59.3% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1418 on the SAT.

How much does Fordham University cost?

The average net price after grants is $44,338 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $64,915 and the full cost of attendance is $82,762.

How much do Fordham University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $85,569 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

82% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.