Trajecta score
-2.3 since '20Ranked #156 of 2,375
5-year trend
63.2 · #142
2020
63.3 · #253
2021
62.2 · #309
2022
61.3 · #343
2023
60.9 · #377
2024
Academic Profile
58/ 100
Career Outcomes
83/ 100
Student Success
69/ 100
Affordability
34/ 100
Academic Investment
91/ 100
Access & Equity
22/ 100
Academic Profile
58
Career Outcomes
83
Student Success
69
Affordability
34
Academic Investment
91
Access & Equity
22
AI Fit Analysis
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Cost / Net Price
$83k / $44k
SAT Avg
1,418
Retention
89%
Grad Rate
81%
Admissions
Test Scores
Scores represent the midpoint of enrolled students, not a cutoff.
Finances
Tuition
In-State Tuition
$64,915
per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,915
per year
Aid & Debt
Pell Grant Share
21%
undergraduates receiving Pell
Federal Loan Share
47%
students borrowing
Median Debt
among completers
$24,300
Admissions Factors
Self-reported by the school in its Common Data Set (section C7) — the school's own statement of which application factors matter in its admissions decisions.
3.71
average high school GPA of enrolled freshmen · 100% reporting
Source: Common Data Set 2022-2023, what Fordham University reports weighing in admissions.
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important | |||
| Class rank | Class rank: Considered | |||
| Academic GPA | Academic GPA: Very Important | |||
| Standardized test scores | Standardized test scores: Considered | |||
| Application essay | Application essay: Important | |||
| Recommendation(s) | Recommendation(s): Important | |||
| Extracurricular activities | Extracurricular activities: Important | |||
| Talent/ability | Talent/ability: Important | |||
| Character/personal qualities | Character/personal qualities: Important | |||
| First generation | First generation: Considered | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | Alumni/ae relation: Considered | |||
| Geographical residence | Geographical residence: Considered | |||
| State residency | State residency: Not Considered | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered | |||
| Volunteer work | Volunteer work: Important | |||
| Work experience | Work experience: Important | |||
| Level of applicant's interest | Level of applicant's interest: Considered |
Supplemental Essays · 2026-27
school's admissions site ↗Optional Short Response A
OptionalChoose 1300 wordsAt 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?).
Optional Short Response B
OptionalChoose 1300 wordsFordham, 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, experiences, strengths, and perspectives.
Optional Short Response C
OptionalChoose 1300 wordsOur 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?
Optional Short Response D
OptionalChoose 1300 wordsIs there something that you are proud of that you would like to share with the Admission Committee?
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Methodology
The Trajecta Score (0–100) blends six dimensions of public college data into one comparable number, then nudges it by how much data each school reports. Selectivity tiers are separate — they’re based purely on a school’s admission rate.
Read the full methodologyMedian earnings 10 years out, earnings vs. a high-school grad, and loan repayment.
Admission selectivity and the incoming class’s SAT / ACT scores.
Average net price after aid and the typical debt of graduates.
Graduation rate and first-year retention.
Instructional spending and faculty salaries per student.
Share of Pell-grant students and reliance on federal loans.
Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and IPEDS. Figures are the most recent reported and may lag a year or two. This tool is read-only and not personalized — inside the Trajecta app, scores are tailored to your profile as a fit score.
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