Fordham University Acceptance Rate
Bronx, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 43,663
- Admitted
- 24,573
- Yield
- 9.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Fordham University's acceptance rate has risen from 48.1% in 2014–15 to 56.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 40,912 to 43,663 (+7%) over that period.
Its 56.3% rate makes Fordham University more selective than about 79% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 74%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (58.9% for women vs 51.9% for men, a 7-point gap). Fordham University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 9.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 40,912 | 19,685 | 48.1% | 2,258 |
| 2015–16 | 42,811 | 20,366 | 47.6% | 2,211 |
| 2016–17 | 44,816 | 20,268 | 45.2% | 2,199 |
| 2017–18 | 45,147 | 20,966 | 46.4% | 2,283 |
| 2018–19 | 46,308 | 21,313 | 46% | 2,299 |
| 2019–20 | 47,930 | 21,988 | 45.9% | 2,270 |
| 2020–21 | 47,936 | 25,180 | 52.5% | 2,086 |
| 2021–22 | 46,275 | 26,980 | 58.3% | 2,879 |
| 2022–23 | 47,203 | 25,550 | 54.1% | 2,594 |
| 2023–24 | 43,663 | 24,573 | 56.3% | 2,426 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 27,302 | 16,076 | 58.9% |
| Men | 16,361 | 8,497 | 51.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 670–730 | 23% |
| SAT Math | 660–760 | |
| ACT Composite | 30–33 | 9% |
How Fordham University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Fordham University's acceptance rate?
Fordham University's acceptance rate is 56.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (24,573 admitted of 43,663 applicants).
Is Fordham University test optional?
Fordham University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Fordham University?
Fordham University received 43,663 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 24,573.
What SAT score do you need for Fordham University?
Admitted students at Fordham University typically scored 670–730 on SAT Reading/Writing and 660–760 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Fordham University getting harder to get into?
Fordham University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 48.1% in 2014–15 to 56.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.fordham.edu/.