by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 9,399 undergraduates in 2020, Fordham U is a large, private university located in Bronx, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Fordham U offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Fordham U can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Fordham U Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Fordham U. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Fordham U Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Fordham U does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Fordham U Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Fordham U for Veterans Guide.
Fordham U offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Fordham U has a comparatively large, student body. There were 9,399 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 8,887 (94.6%). Part-time attendance was 512 (5.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 8,887 | 512 | 9,399 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Fordham U receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Fordham U #124 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Fordham U by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Fordham U Diversity Guide.
Fordham U has a total of 693 student athletes, 403 men and 290 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $25,215,048 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $25,215,048 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Fordham University Athletics
