FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
- 441 E Fordham Rd
- Bronx, NY 10458
- OPEID College Code: 00272200
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- General Phone: (718) 817-1000
- President: Fr. Joseph P Mcshane, Sj
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 14,544
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- Distance Learning Opportunities
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- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
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- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
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Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.fordham.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $70.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 9,898 | 14,659 | 24,557 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 5,236 (53%) | 6,945 (47%) | 12,181 (50%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 898 (17%) | 937 (13%) | 1,835 (15%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,644 | 90% |
| ACT ® Exam | 533 | 29% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 570 | 670 |
| SAT ® Math | 570 | 670 |
| SAT ® Writing | 570 | 670 |
| ACT ® Composite | 26 | 30 |
| ACT ® English | 26 | 32 |
| ACT ® Math | 24 | 29 |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 51% | 19% | 25% | 93% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,637 | $5,054 | $3,660 | $14,097 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Number in Default | 66 | 58 | 66 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,870 | 2,817 | 5,025 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $36,882 | $35,257 | $32,720 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $36,882 | $35,257 | $32,720 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $36,882 | $35,257 | $32,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $880 | $840 | $820 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $13,716 | $12,980 | $12,300 |
| Other Expenses | $2,446 | $2,330 | $2,270 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $13,716 | $12,980 | $12,300 |
| Other Expenses | $2,446 | $2,330 | $2,270 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,184 | $2,330 | $2,070 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $53,924 | $51,407 | $48,110 |
| In-State | $53,924 | $51,407 | $48,110 |
| Out of State | $53,924 | $51,407 | $48,110 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $53,924 | $51,407 | $48,110 |
| In-State | $53,924 | $51,407 | $48,110 |
| Out of State | $53,924 | $51,407 | $48,110 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $39,946 | $38,227 | $35,610 |
| In-State | $39,946 | $38,227 | $35,610 |
| Out of State | $39,946 | $38,227 | $35,610 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 14,544 Undergraduate: 7,950 Graduate: 6,594
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,362 Female: 8,182
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,726 Female: 4,224
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,636 Female: 3,958
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 10,908 Part-Time: 3,636
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,370 Part-Time: 580
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,538 Part-Time: 3,056
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 715 | 5% |
| American Indian | 51 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,019 | 7% |
| Asian | 966 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1,645 | 11% |
| White | 7,333 | 50% |
| Unknown | 2,815 | 19% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 231 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,441 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,241 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,146 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,664 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,164 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 525 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 681 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 390 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 26 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 35 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,962 | 2,087 | 875 |
| Faculty Status | 595 | 595 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 382 | 382 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 383 | - | 383 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,369 | 699 | 670 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,369 | 699 | 670 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 719 | 671 | 48 |
| Other Professionals | 360 | 285 | 75 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 514 | 432 | 82 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 258 | 232 | 26 |
| Skilled Crafts | 54 | 52 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 183 | 130 | 53 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $100,212 (699) | $104,924 (416) | $93,285 (283) |
| Professor | $131,536 (217) | $133,752 (156) | $125,867 (61) |
| Associate Professor | $97,728 (214) | $97,572 (119) | $97,923 (95) |
| Assistant Professor | $84,832 (201) | $86,126 (108) | $83,330 (93) |
| Instructor | $82,000 (1) | $82,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $58,032 (36) | $62,159 (19) | $53,418 (17) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $100,212 (699) | $104,924 (416) | $93,285 (283) |
| Professor | $131,536 (217) | $133,752 (156) | $125,867 (61) |
| Associate Professor | $97,728 (214) | $97,572 (119) | $97,923 (95) |
| Assistant Professor | $84,832 (201) | $86,126 (108) | $83,330 (93) |
| Instructor | $82,000 (1) | $82,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $58,032 (36) | $62,159 (19) | $53,418 (17) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $9,876,865 | $5,689,443 | $4,187,422 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 658 | 392 | 266 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 521 | 312 | 209 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| All Track Combined | 219 | 121 | 98 |
| Football | 102 | 102 | - |
| Golf | 13 | 13 | - |
| Rowing | 55 | - | 55 |
| Soccer | 54 | 32 | 22 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Squash | 10 | 10 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 61 | 30 | 31 |
| Tennis | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Water Polo | 22 | 22 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $140,312 | $60,295 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $34,269 | $21,794 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 66 | 36 | 30 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Rowing | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Squash | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Tennis | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Water Polo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 90%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 79% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 80% |
| Female | 78% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 69% |
| Asian | 75% |
| Hispanic | 73% |
| White | 81% |
| Unknown | 79% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 75% |
| 5 Years | 78% |
| 6 Years | 79% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 8 | 11 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 31 | 35 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009