Private not-for-profit

Medium

Atlantic 10 Conference

Fordham University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1340 to 1470

ACT Range30 to 33

Average GPA3.63

Acceptance Rate59.3%

Fordham is test-optional and admits about 59% of applicants, but the scores students submit are still strong. Aim for the upper end of the reported range, around a 1470 SAT or 33 ACT, if you want your score to be a clear advantage rather than just an optional add-on.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Fordham University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Fordham University enrolls 10,582 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Fordham has an 89% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and an 82% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13.7:1.

Location

Bronx, NY

Undergrad Enrollment10,582

Freshman Retention89%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio13.7:1

Graduation Rate82%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Fordham?

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Key Fordham University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 3

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

November 1

Priority Deadline

November 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

November 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Fordham, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes that may improve your superscore. For the November 1 Early Decision and Early Action deadline, the October SAT or September ACT is typically the last retake whose scores can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Fordham is a private not-for-profit, so the same $64,470 tuition and fees rate applies to all students. About 68% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $22,690. Submit the FAFSA by the November 15 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$64,470

Room and Board$24,090

Average Merit Award$22,690

Application Fee$75

Students on Aid68%

Average Aid Package$51,559

Average Debt at Grad$34,347

Fordham’s estimated cost of attendance is $88,560, combining $64,470 in tuition and fees with $24,090 for room and board. Aid is common, with 68% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $51,559. Merit aid can further reduce costs, with an average merit award of $22,690 and named scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. Graduates leave with an average debt of $34,347.