Fordham University
About
Fordham University is a private Jesuit research university in New York City, United States. Established in 1841, it is named after the Fordham neighborhood of the Bronx in which its original campus is located. Fordham is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the northeastern United States and the third-oldest university in New York City.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Pell and non-Pell students graduate at nearly identical rates, a notably small equity gap.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 144 Title IV programs, 53 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 91 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Pass / fail distribution
- Passing53 · 36.8%
- No Data91 · 63.2%
- Failing0 · 0.0%
Severity spectrum
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Programmatic accreditations · 4
Action history · 4
- Jun 2025Renewal of AccreditationMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Oct 2024Renewal of AccreditationAmerican Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation · Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Oct 2020Renewal of AccreditationAmerican Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation · Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Oct 2018Renewal of AccreditationAmerican Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar · Law (LAW) - Professional schools
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 2,959 students received $18.3M in Pell grants, alongside $176.2M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 3,007 borrowers who entered repayment, 36 (1.1%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Fordham
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Men vs women · spending splits
Sport-by-sport · 12
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
- On campus23
- Public property28
Includes 16 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
Residence-hall fires
- Walsh Hall1 fireCookingDamage $0-$99
- Campbell Hall2 firesElectricalDamage $100-$999
- Campbell Hall2 firesCookingDamage $100-$999
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Fordham vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Fordham selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectFordham University | 82% | — | 16,150 | $44,338 | R2 Research |
| 91% | 16.4% | 15,432 | $41,704 | R1 Research | |
| 89% | 11.1% | 37,737 | $24,402 | R1 Research | |
| 84% | 47.1% | 25,374 | $36,586 | R1 Research | |
| 95% | 12.9% | 20,031 | $40,815 | R1 Research | |
| 75% | 81.6% | 17,384 | $36,079 | R2 Research | |
| 88% | 9.2% | 56,832 | $37,050 | R1 Research | |
| 91% | 5.2% | 32,553 | $30,915 | R1 Research | |
| 95% | 7.7% | 23,856 | $29,167 | R1 Research | |
| 84% | 45.9% | 22,589 | $38,793 | R1 Research | |
| 95% | 11.3% | 13,042 | $26,780 | R1 Research | |
| 92% | 27.0% | 10,041 | $43,756 | R2 Research | |
| Peer group median | 90% | 12.9% | 21,310 | $36,818 |
Institutions like Fordham
Explore the federal data for institutions in Fordham's comparison group.
- R1 ResearchMassachusetts
Boston College
Grad rate91%Admit rate16.4%Enrollment15,432Net price$41,704View data - R1 ResearchMassachusetts
Boston University
Grad rate89%Admit rate11.1%Enrollment37,737Net price$24,402View data - R1 ResearchDistrict of Columbia
George Washington University
Grad rate84%Admit rate47.1%Enrollment25,374Net price$36,586View data - R1 ResearchDistrict of Columbia
Georgetown University
Grad rate95%Admit rate12.9%Enrollment20,031Net price$40,815View data - R2 ResearchIllinois
Loyola University Chicago
Grad rate75%Admit rate81.6%Enrollment17,384Net price$36,079View data - R1 ResearchNew York
New York University
Grad rate88%Admit rate9.2%Enrollment56,832Net price$37,050View data - R1 ResearchMassachusetts
Northeastern University
Grad rate91%Admit rate5.2%Enrollment32,553Net price$30,915View data - R1 ResearchIllinois
Northwestern University
Grad rate95%Admit rate7.7%Enrollment23,856Net price$29,167View data - R1 ResearchNew York
Syracuse University
Grad rate84%Admit rate45.9%Enrollment22,589Net price$38,793View data - R1 ResearchIndiana
University of Notre Dame
Grad rate95%Admit rate11.3%Enrollment13,042Net price$26,780View data - R2 ResearchPennsylvania
Villanova University
Grad rate92%Admit rate27.0%Enrollment10,041Net price$43,756View data
Fordham Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment is dedicated to providing accurate, timely, and consistent information about the University to the Fordham community, governmental and accrediting agencies, journalists and others. Its main objective is to supply information, data analyses, and high quality research in order to support decision-making that will increase the effectiveness of the University’s programs and the stewardship of its resources.
Visit IR office pageCommon Data Set
Fordham's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Affordability & Value
Cost of attendance
GTotal sticker cost of attendance is $76,267 (2020-2021).
Sticker vs. net price
G+HSticker $76,267 → about $43,758 net for aided students after the average need-based grant ($32,509); 79% of demonstrated need is met.
Where grant aid comes from
H185% of need-based grant dollars come from the institution itself.
Graduate debt
H4/H557% of graduates borrowed; those who did owed $37,283 on average.
Outcomes & Equity
Graduation & retention
B6-year graduation rate 83%; first-year retention 91%.
Equity: Pell graduation gap
B4Pell-grant recipients graduate 2 pts below the overall rate (80% vs 83%).
Academic Experience
Class-size distribution
I352% of classes have under 20 students; 1% have 50+.
Faculty profile
IKey faculty indicators.
Degrees by discipline
JSTEM-dominant: ~14% of bachelor's degrees are in computing, engineering, math & sciences.
Student Body & Diversity
Undergraduate race/ethnicity
B2Undergraduate enrollment by race/ethnicity.
International students
B29% of undergraduates are international (nonresident).
Undergrad vs graduate
B19,767 undergraduates and 7,205 graduate students.
Transfer Path
Transfer admissions
D11,463 transfer applicants → 730 admitted (49.9%) → 323 enrolled
Reports & documents (4)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- Data definitionData Definitions | FordhamThe Data Definitions page from Fordham University's Institutional Research and Assessment office provides detailed terminology used in their Fordham Fact Book. It includes definitions for key terms related to student admissions, enrollment, and academic categorizations, which are essential for standardized reporting and data analysis at the university.fordham.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookFordham Fact BookThe Fordham Fact Book is a comprehensive resource that provides a detailed overview of key metrics related to Fordham University, including acceptance and yield rates, demographics by term, longitudinal enrollment trends, retention and graduation rates, and degrees conferred. It offers insights into undergraduate and graduate programs, international student enrollment, and demographic profiles.fordham.edu
- Strategic planDelivering on the Promise of Fordham2025Fordham University's strategic plan, 'Delivering on the Promise of Fordham,' focuses on centering students, advancing research and academic excellence, and forging community. It includes initiatives to empower students, enhance experiential learning, leverage New York City's opportunities, and make education accessible through expanded financial aid. The plan also emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, transparency, and embodying Jesuit values to foster a vibrant and inclusive campus culture.fordham.edu
Grants & funding (1)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
Notable alumni of Fordham (20)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- William J. CaseyPolitics
- John O. BrennanPolitics
- Anne M. MulcahyBusiness
- Hage GeingobPolitics
- Lana Del ReyMusic
- Alan AldaEntertainment
- Denzel WashingtonEntertainment
- Geraldine FerraroPolitics
- Robert Sean LeonardEntertainment
- Joseph CaoPolitics
- Vincent TintoAcademia
- Eugene ShvidlerBusiness
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