Fordham University

Overview of Fordham University

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After class, students have time to explore one of the greatest cities on Earth, New York City. Some call it Planet New York, and Fordham students will soon understand why. Not only can they take advantage of some great cultural opportunities, but students will also find innumerable opportunities for internships, part-time jobs, and more.

Students also enjoy expanding their education via the many student organizations, recreational opportunities, and both club and intramural sports. The clubs and organizations offer students an opportunity to expand on their academic work, but also to branch into new interests or hobbies. Intramural athletes can compete in basketball, dodgeball, and kickball, among others. Club sports include men's and women's rugby, lacrosse, softball, tennis, and ultimate, to name a few.

Top Rankings For Fordham University

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Admissions

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Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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The cost of education is on everyone's mind these days and Fordham students are no exception. This private institution can't offer the low costs of a New York public college or university. However, they are competitive with other schools in their class. Students at Fordham see gross costs for books, tuition, and fees around $56,000. Once all living expenses are added to the gross price, on campus students are reported to pay $79,000 and those living off campus pay $72,000. Keep in mind that off-campus prices are subject to market rates for New York apartments, which can vary widely.

This may give some sticker shock, but the final net price paints a far rosier picture. The average net cost for a year at Fordham, including living expenses, is a mere $39,000. Lower income students pay even less, with net costs of around $23,000. At the top end, households that earn over $110,000 pay a net cost of $43,000. Considering the long-term value of a Fordham diploma, these costs are a true value.

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Academics

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Fordham University's Jesuit tradition virtually guarantees that students will receive a rigorous, thorough education. However, a mere reputation doesn't tell the full story behind why a college or university is considered to achieve excellence. To arrive at an objective assessment of an institution's academic standing, it's important to review their retention and graduation rates. Here, Fordham shines.

Of their first-time, full-time students, Fordham reports that 91% return for a second year. Few schools surpass this number, thus placing Fordham in company with schools in the Ivy Leagues. This number represents student satisfaction with the school's academics, including their curriculum, faculty, and even the extra-curricular learning opportunities. Fordham supports its stellar retention rate with an equally impressive graduation rate, which is 83%. Topping that off is the 11% transfer-out rate. Given that most transfer students venture off to schools from which they later graduate, they surely make that transition based on the strong academic foundation they forged at Fordham. Thus, all-in-all it can be said that Fordham's students graduate with a bachelor's degree at a rate of around 94%, even if 11% hold diplomas from elsewhere.

This is all due in no small part to Fordham University's outstanding student-to-faculty ratio. This average figure gives researchers an idea of what a typical classroom is like at Fordham. Since the school's average class size is 13 students, it's clear that incoming first-year students won't get lost in large lecture halls.

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Outcome & Salary

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Upon graduation, Fordham students are surely snapped up by the top firms in the greater New York Metro area. In fact, their top-earning graduates hold degrees in finance and accounting. The top earners, finance majors, report a median salary of $73,000. The next highest earners hold degrees in accounting, and they boast median salaries of $71,000. Ostensibly, these alums actually take home a lot more, since both of those fields generally incentivize their professionals with healthy bonus and benefits packages. Since Fordham offers such top-notch academics, it's easy to surmise that many of their alums eventually head to graduate school and then boost their salaries even higher.

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