First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 20, 2026 | |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 20, 2026 | |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Spring | November 1, 2026 | |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 3, 2027 | February 15, 2027 | |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 3, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: fordham.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Fordham University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| Biology | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| Chemistry | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| United States History | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits |
Show all 37 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| Biology | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| Chemistry | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| United States History | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| Psychology | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy major/minor requirements (but not core requirements) | |
| Statistics | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| European History | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| Human Geography | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| Art History | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| Music Theory | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| African American Studies | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| Art: Studio Art - Drawing Portfolio | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| Government and Politics: US | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| Latin | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| Physics B | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the…may be awarded 3 credits that may satisfy the core or major requirements in the following areas | |
| Precalculus | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | may be awarded 3 non-major elective credits |
Source: fordham.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Financial Mathematics | 253 |
| Psychology | 177 |
| Business Administration and Management | 149 |
| Political Science and Government | 141 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 136 |
| English Language and Literature | 94 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 93 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 80 |
Show the other 49 majors
| Communication | 80 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 78 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 77 |
| Business Analytics | 67 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 58 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 50 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 41 |
| Accounting and Finance | 39 |
| History | 39 |
| Dance | 37 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 36 |
| Journalism | 33 |
| Accounting | 32 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 29 |
| Environmental Studies | 25 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 20 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 20 |
| Neuroscience | 20 |
| Sociology | 19 |
| Mathematics | 16 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 16 |
| Information Science/Studies | 13 |
| Philosophy | 11 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 10 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 10 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 9 |
| Environmental Science | 8 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| Organizational Leadership | 8 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 7 |
| Information Technology | 7 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 7 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 7 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 |
| Social Work | 6 |
| Music | 6 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 4 |
| Business/Commerce | 3 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 3 |
| Western European Studies | 2 |
| Comparative Literature | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 |
| Real Estate | 1 |
| Biochemistry | 1 |
| Chinese Studies | 1 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Fordham University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #10 for International businessof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic 10 Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Water Polo
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic 10 Conference
Basketball, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic 10 Conference
Squash
ROTC
Air Force, Army, Navy
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
19,940,274 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Laguardia (LGA)
Nearest hub airport
Laguardia (LGA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.7 of 20
Elevation
94 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
27°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
29.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
22 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,510 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- CUNY Lehman College1 mi
- Manhattan University2 mi
- Yeshiva University3 mi
- Boricua College4 mi
- University of Mount Saint Vincent4 mi
- CUNY City College4 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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