More selective than 73% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
23% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 9% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Fordham University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Fordham University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Fordham University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 660 | 730 |
| SAT math | 660 | 750 |
| ACT composite | 30 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1320 | 1480 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Fordham University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 59% | 660–730 | 660–750 | 30–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 56% | 670–730 | 660–760 | 30–33 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Fordham University compared with other New York colleges?
Fordham University has the 39th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Marist University | 57% | 80% | $41,544 |
| 36 | CUNY Lehman College | 57% | 51% | $3,148 |
| 37 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | 57% | 56% | $3,203 |
| 38 | CUNY Brooklyn College | 58% | 54% | $3,103 |
| 39 | Fordham University | 59% | 82% | $44,338 |
| 40 | State University of New York at Cortland | 60% | 68% | $22,345 |
| 41 | CUNY City College | 60% | 57% | $3,776 |
| 42 | Fashion Institute of Technology | 60% | 81% | $19,095 |
| 43 | Touro University | 61% | 72% | $29,627 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Fordham University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Fordham University admissions questions
What is the Fordham University acceptance rate?
Fordham University accepts 59% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 24,573 of 43,663 applicants were admitted.
Does Fordham University require the SAT or ACT?
Fordham University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 23% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Fordham University?
The middle 50% of Fordham University enrolled first-year students scored 1320–1480 on the SAT and 30–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Fordham University?
10% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,426 of 24,573).
Is Fordham University getting harder to get into?
Fordham University accepted 59% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 56% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Fordham University overview