Abstract: Fordham University
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Fordham University
fordham.edu
Bronx, NY
Private | Doctoral University | Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit)
10582 Undergraduates | 16150 Total Enrollment | Student Faculty Ratio: 14:1
ATHLETICS
Mascot: Rams | NCAA Division I | Atlantic 10 Conference
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Tuition: $62,990
Total Cost: $94,115
Average Net Price: $48,190
Average Financial Aid: $33,993
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Applicants: 43,364 | Percent Accepted: 59%
INCOMING FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT 25th Percentile: 1320 | Median: 1410 | 75th Percentile: 1480
% Submitting SAT: 17%
ACT 25th Percentile: 30 | Median: 32 | 75th Percentile: 33
% Submitting ACT: 6%
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application Portal: Common App
Early Action Deadline: November 1
Priority Deadline:
Early Decision Deadline: November 1 (ED I); January 10 (ED II)
Regular Decision Deadline: January 10
Test Optional
Recommendations:
We prefer that your primary letter come from an academic source. These teachers or counselors can best speak to how you navigate an academic environment (no matter what that environment looks like!). They can also speak to your character as a citizen of your school community. If, however, you would like to submit additional letters, please know we will consider them as part of your application's review.
Supplemental Essays:
Short Response
Your choice of one of four short response questions (300 words max) is meant to help you reflect on your personal growth and community impact. How will you continue to grow and impact our communities at Fordham and in New York City?
A. At Fordham, we expect students to care for and engage with their communities and be active citizens for positive change. Please share an experience you had that caused you to develop a new perspective, change your point of view, and/or empower you to take an action or be courageous. Your response should include examples of your personal growth (e.g., what did you learn, did your point of view change, did you develop new skills or strengths?).
B. Fordham, as a Jesuit university, recognizes the dignity, uniqueness and potential of each person. A Fordham education is student-centered and rooted in close collaboration among students, faculty, and staff. Describe how you would contribute to our campus community as an actively engaged learner and leader. Specifically draw on your personal story, identity, experiences, strengths, and perspectives.
C. Our motto is “New York is my campus, Fordham is my school.” New York City is a diverse and global city that provides Fordham students with a special kind of educational experience, full of both challenge and opportunity. What has prepared you to embrace the unique opportunity of living and learning in New York City?
D. Is there something that you are proud of that you would like to share with the Admission Committee?
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