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Counseling Snapshot

Jay Tier
4
Admit Rate
59%
Early Rate
ED: 68%
Early Plan
Early Decision I & II, Early Action
SAT Range
1300 to 1480
COA/yr
~$80,000
Test Policy
Test-Optional
Yield
9.9%
LocationNew York, NY
Top MajorsFinance, Psychology, Political Science
Need-Aid ReadNeed-blind: Verify; Meets need: Verify
COA DefinitionCOA/yr is annual sticker Cost of Attendance before aid, typically including tuition, mandatory fees, housing, food, books, and personal expenses.
Rigor: Very ImportantGPA: Very ImportantTesting: Very ImportantEssays: ImportantRecs: ConsideredActivities: ImportantCharacter: ImportantInterest: Considered

Fordham University

Tier 4 · Lite Profile

Tier 4 in Jay’s 2026 framework – solid mid-selectivity with regional pull. Lite profile: structured stats only, no fabricated narrative.

Overview

Field Value
Name Fordham University
Location New York, NY
Tier 4
Student Population 9645
Campus Setting Urban

Stats

Field Value
Acceptance Rate 0.59
SAT Range 1300 to 1480
Yield Rate 0.0987

Majors

Application

Field Value
Early Application Early Decision I & II, Early Action
ED II / EA II Yes
Test Policy Test-Optional

Cost

Field Value
Total Cost of Attendance (2024-25) ~$80,000
Net Price 44420

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