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ACT
27/31
SAT
1230/1410
Estimated Cost
$72,239
Financial Aid
$50,119
Students
10,000 - 19,999
About Fordham University
Fordham University (/ˈfɔːrdəm/) is a private, independent research university in New York City, founded by the Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841. It is the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the northeastern United States, the third-oldest university in New York, and the only Jesuit university in New York City.
Fordham University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#174 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in New york
#13 of 453
2024 Top Religious Colleges in New york
#1 of 54
Most Popular Majors
Out of 23 majors categories at Fordham University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Fordham University within four or six years.