Applying to Fordham

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Fordham University is 56.28% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.87%. 16,361 men and 27,302 women applied to Fordham and 8,497 men and 16,076 women students were accepted.

Among them, 963 men and 1,463 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Fordham.

In 2024, 550 students (23% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 222 students (9%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Fordham.

The median SAT score is 1,400 with 700 SAT EBRW and 700 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 730 and the 25^th percentile is 670. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 760 and 25^th percentile is 660 .

The median ACT composite score is 32 with 75^th percentile score of 33 and 25^th percentile score of 30 at Fordham. The median ACT math score is 28 and the ACT English score is 34.

The SAT and ACT scores at Fordham University are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,311, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).

For the academic year 2023-24, total 2,426 first-year students enrolled in Fordham. The proportion of full-time students is 99.51% and part-time students is 0.49%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Fordham.

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Fordham. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Fordham University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $70 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of Fordham University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Fordham.