,·Private Research University (Jesuit)·Est. 1841
“The Jesuit University of New York — forging scholars and leaders on two iconic campuses in the heart of the world's most dynamic city.”
Fordham University is New York City's Jesuit university, operating from two distinctly different campuses that together embody the full breadth of the New York experience. The Rose Hill campus in the Bronx is a classic collegiate enclave with Gothic architecture and tree-lined paths, while the Lincoln Center campus in Midtown Manhattan places students steps from Broadway, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and the business center of the world. Founded in 1841, Fordham offers more than 60 undergraduate majors across its Fordham College at Rose Hill, Fordham College at Lincoln Center, and the Gabelli School of Business. The university's Jesuit tradition emphasizes a whole-person education—intellectual rigor combined with ethical reflection and service. Fordham consistently ranks among the top universities in New York and the nation for return on investment and career outcomes. With the entire New York City metro area as its extended campus, Fordham students enjoy unparalleled access to internships across finance, media, law, fashion, healthcare, and technology. Alumni include prominent figures in law, government, entertainment, and business, and Fordham's alumni network is among the most powerful in New York City.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
National Universities
US News 2026
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Official SourceEarly Action
Non-binding; priority scholarship consideration
Regular Decision
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$67,452
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Fordham's flagship liberal arts college, offering a classical Jesuit curriculum with 47 majors in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
A smaller, specialized liberal arts college in Manhattan with programs in the performing arts, visual arts, and humanities.
AACSB-accredited business school located at both campuses, with programs in accounting, finance, management, marketing, and information systems.
4 years
AACSB-accredited; five top-20 specialty rankings (US News 2026): #10 International Business, #15 Finance, #18 Entrepreneurship, #20 Accounting, #20 Marketing. Lincoln Center campus puts students minutes from Wall Street; Manhattan internship pipelines into IB, asset management, and consulting are a key differentiator.
4 years
Top-ranked NYC media/journalism program with Lincoln Center proximity to NBC, CNN, ABC, and the city's PR/advertising industry. Strong tracks in journalism, digital media, and film/screen studies.
4 years
Leverages Fordham's Jesuit network of global partner universities and NYC location for UN, NGO, and government internships. Strong feeder to law school and Foreign Service careers.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $94,115
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
