UNIVERSITY · CDS 2022-2023
Fordham University
New York, NY 10,582 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top 75JesuitNYC
Accept
59.0%
Yield
9.8%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1350–1490
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
680–740
SAT Math (mid 50%)
670–750
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
30–34
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTEAverage GPA of 3.61; 39.3% in top decile
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$65,920
Total COA
$98,331
Avg need-based aid
$4,512,001
Avg merit award
$4,247,187
Net price after avg need aid
$-4,413,670
Fordham meets 0.91% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
Presidential Scholarship
$65,920 – $98,331 / yr (renewable)
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Fordham's AP Policy
Fordham University awards credit for AP exams with scores of 4 or 5. The credit can be applied towards the core curriculum or as non-major elective credit. The specific credit awarded depends on the exam and the score received.
Min score
4
Credit cap
60 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresConsidered
- Application EssayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
Fordham, the Jesuit University of New York, is committed to the discovery of wisdom and the transmission of learning, through research and education of the highest quality.
Distilled Themes
Jesuit traditiondiscovery of wisdomtransmission of learningresearch and education
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Fordham is a Jesuit institution, and they take that identity seriously. This means a focus on educating the whole person, and a commitment to social justice.
- 02They are looking for students who are not just academically strong, but also have a demonstrated commitment to service and leadership.
- 03Fordham has a strong alumni network, and they value students who are interested in taking advantage of that network.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate a commitment to social justice and service.
- 02Highlight your leadership experience and potential.
- 03Show that you have done your research on Fordham and are a good fit for their community.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A lack of demonstrated interest in Fordham
- A purely academic focus with no evidence of extracurricular involvement or service
- A generic application that could be sent to any school
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Gabelli School of Business; Fordham College at Rose Hill; Fordham College at Lincoln Center; Ailey/Fordham BFA in Dance
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Nov 1, 2025
→ Dec 20, 2025
Early Decision II
Binding
Jan 10, 2026
→ Feb 15, 2026
Early Action
Non-binding
Nov 1, 2025
→ Dec 20, 2025
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Jan 10, 2026
→ Apr 1, 2026
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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Rolling Admission
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2019-2020)
TrackedWeight: Considered
Fordham University considers demonstrated interest, so it is advantageous for applicants to show their engagement with the school.
What they watch
- Campus visit
- Email opens / clicks
- Optional interview
Coach action
Visit the campus if possible, open all emails from the university, and consider an optional interview to demonstrate interest.
Provenance