Fordham University

Overview

Fordham University, established in 1841, is a private Jesuit institution of higher education located in the Bronx, New York, near the cultural hub of Manhattan. The university comprises four undergraduate colleges and six graduate schools, featuring a broad array of study programs with an emphasis on liberal arts education integrated with a global perspective. Fordham's Rose Hill campus is noted for its Collegiate Gothic architecture and offers on-campus housing options. The university's academic profile is strong in areas such as business, social sciences, and the humanities, and it has a competitive application process. While Fordham supports a range of athletic teams known as the Rams, it is particularly recognized for its basketball and football programs within Division I of the NCAA.

In the most recent statistical year 47,203 prospective students applied, and 25,550 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,594 enrolled in the school.  13,418 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,138 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $56,920 plus fees of $1,547. Fordham is ranked 118 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.