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Fordham University

Bronx, New York · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$68,008

Acceptance Rate

56%

Graduation Rate

82%

Annual Tuition

$61,992

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Fordham University earn a median of $85,569 ten years after entry — 58% above the national median. Acceptance rate 56.3%, average SAT score 1418, in-state tuition $61,992.

At a Glance

Total Students

10,239

Retention Rate

88%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

47%

Median Debt

$24,300

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,418

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

660–730

SAT Math (middle 50%)

660–750

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

30–33

Institution Overview

Fordham University is a private, non-profit institution in the Bronx with an undergraduate student population of 10,239. The university has an acceptance rate of 56.3% and a graduation rate of 81.8%. The retention rate is 87.6%. The net price of tuition is $61,992, and 47% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, Fordham alumni earn a median salary of $51,779. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $68,008, and ten years after graduation, the median salary is $85,569. The median debt for students is $24,300.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$52k

1 YEAR

$68k

5 YEARS

$86k

10 YEARS

Top 8% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Fordham University graduates report earnings that increase over time. One year after graduation, the median salary is $51,779. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $68,008. Ten years after graduation, the median salary reaches $85,569. The median debt for students is $24,300, and 47% of students receive financial aid.

Fordham University has a high retention rate, with 87.6% of students returning. The graduation rate is 81.8%. The university has a selective admissions process, accepting 56.3% of applicants. The annual in-state tuition is $61,992.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Social Work

Graduates 1,073 / yr
Median Salary $56,761

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 400 / yr
Median Salary $110,316

Law

Graduates 397 / yr
Median Salary $170,942

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 198 / yr
Median Salary $83,789

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 198 / yr
Median Salary $76,766

Economics

Graduates 186 / yr
Median Salary $67,147

Psychology, General

Graduates 169 / yr
Median Salary $28,256

Political Science and Government

Graduates 144 / yr
Median Salary $41,809

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 124 / yr
Median Salary $46,405

International Relations and National Security Studies

Graduates 121 / yr
Median Salary $60,709

Biology, General

Graduates 119 / yr
Median Salary $33,594

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 115 / yr
Median Salary $64,614

Legal Professions and Studies, Other

Graduates 111 / yr
Median Salary $47,710

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 105 / yr
Median Salary $26,652

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Graduates 97 / yr
Median Salary $45,931

International Business

Graduates 92 / yr
Median Salary $65,131

History

Graduates 74 / yr
Median Salary $20,075

Marketing

Graduates 73 / yr
Median Salary $55,261

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Graduates 68 / yr
Median Salary $100,317

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 65 / yr
Median Salary $154,901

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Graduates 60 / yr
Median Salary $36,704

Visual and Performing Arts, General

Graduates 56 / yr
Median Salary $41,165

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 51 / yr
Median Salary $73,724

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Graduates 48 / yr
Median Salary $82,764

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Campus Location

Bronx, New York

Bronx, NY 10458

Fordham University is located in Bronx, New York. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fordham University has an acceptance rate of 56.3%.