Fordham University-Bronx

441 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458

Website: Fordham University-Bronx

The Administration Building at the Rose Hill campus, constructed circa 1841.
The Administration Building at the Rose Hill campus, constructed circa 1841.
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Fordham University-Bronx School Description

Founded as St. John’s College by Bishop John Hughes, Fordham opened in 1841 to serve the immigrant Church of New York. At the invitation of Bishop Hughes, the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) assumed responsibility for the College in 1846. In 1907 the institution achieved university status. Its name was officially changed to Fordham University. During the 20th century, the University grew to encompass eleven schools, with campuses in the Bronx, Manhattan and Westchester County.

Fordham University, the Jesuit University of New York, is committed to the discovery of Wisdom and the transmission of Learning, through research and through undergraduate, graduate and professional education of the highest quality. Guided by its Catholic and Jesuit traditions, Fordham fosters the intellectual, moral and religious development of its students and prepares them for leadership in a global society.

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Fordham University-Bronx

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Fordham University is a private university in the United States, with three campuses located in and around New York City. It was founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841 as St. John's College, placed in the care of the Society of Jesus shortly thereafter, and has since become an independent institution under a lay Board of Trustees which describes the university as "in the Jesuit tradition."

Enrollment at Fordham University includes more than 8,000 undergraduate students and 7,000 graduate students spread over three campuses in New York State: Rose Hill in The Bronx, Lincoln Center in Manhattan, and Westchester in West Harrison. The University also offers programs in the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom. Fordham awards bachelor's (BA, BFA, and BS), master's, and doctoral degrees.

Fordham University is composed of four undergraduate colleges and six graduate schools, including the tier-1 Fordham Graduate School of Social Service and the particularly selective tier-1 Fordham School of Law. "Tier-1" law schools are popularly understood to be the top 50 schools as listed in U.S. News and World Report magazine. The claim that the school is "particularly selective" comes from the fact that, though the school is ranked 25th, the acceptance rate is the 15th lowest in the country The University offers a BA/BS engineering program in cooperation with Columbia University and a BFA degree program for dance in partnership with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

The university was affiliated with Fordham Preparatory School, a four-year, all-male, college preparatory school, with which it shares its founding. Since legally separating from the University in 1972, "Fordham Prep" moved to its current location on the northwest corner of the Rose Hill Campus.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Rams

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
7,528
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 32,720
Students Receiving Aid:
90%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Fordham University-Bronx Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Fordham University-Bronx Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 52%
Men 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 53%
Other 25%
Hispanic 10%
African-American 7%
Asian 5%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 51%
In-State 49%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New York 49%
New Jersey 13%
Pennsylvania 6%
Connecticut 6%
Massachusetts 4%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 34%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Patriot League)
Basketball (Atlantic 10 Conference)
Baseball (Atlantic 10 Conference)
Track (Atlantic 10 Conference)

Fordham University-Bronx Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 32,720    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 31,375    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 745    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,904 22%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,499 30%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 11,359 88%  
Student Loans:
$ 6,381 59%  
Any Aid:
  90%  

Fordham University-Bronx Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 42% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 93%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 570, Math: 560
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 670, Math: 660

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Fordham University-Bronx

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Question: honestly which university is better in ny st.johns or fordham-rose hill?

and i mean academics, sports, campus, ousing, better night life, diversity. everything. and ofc ourse overall. thankz a bunch
32 months ago

Best Answer

Academically speaking, Fordham is much better then St. Johns. For those who want to part, St. Johns is the place to go. Fordham has a really good career services and graduate program though! Go with Fordham.

Question: Any Fordham University Students?

What's good about it? What's bad?
34 months ago

Best Answer

Right in New York - a very good school. Not quite the equivalent of the Ivies, but very respectable. The Lincoln Center campus is right in downtown Manhattan!

Question: Help! Fordham Transfer Chances?

If anyone has attended Fordham, please tell me what it's like! I want to major in Journalism at Lincoln Center. Also, here are my stats. I am hoping for a scholarship: 3.75 GPA at a private Catholic university 3.5 GPA at an arts high school AP, Gifted&Talented, Honors Courses throughout high school Honor Roll for Four Years EXTRACIRRICULARS: (College) -Photo Editor/Writer at College Newspaper -10 hr/week job -Co-Coordinator of Gay/Straight Alliance -Member of Italian Club -TV Station News Editor (High School) -Writer/Copy-Editor at Newspaper -Coordinator, founding member of Scrabble Club -Guitar Lessons for 2 years -Summer Photography Course -20-40 hr/wk. job for one year -Film Society -Twice over Teacher's Assitant -Engineering Club -Photographer for a Movie Shoot SATS: 620 V, 510 M, 670 W 11/12 on Essay Thanks!
35 months ago

Best Answer

I think you look pretty good for admittance, but not so good for a scholarship. I guess it depends on how they look at your current school and the particular courses you took. Fordham is a great school, underrated in my opinion. I'm sure you'll have a great time there. FCLC is a fabulous location!!!

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I was there not too long ago. Rose Hill is very nice, it is the nicest college campus in the NY city area - lawns and trees. The campus is surrounded by a secure fence with security guards. Outside the fence is NY city - but it is not too bad. On one side is a huge park with a giant zoo, and on the other side is a city neighborhood with lots of stores and restaurants and everything you would see in a city. It is not a bad neighborhood. Middle class city stuff. You can get on a train right outside the campus and go right down into the heart of Manhattan. For a city school, it is pretty nice.

Question: fordham university?

ive begun looking into some different colleges, and fordham is at the top of my list. can anybody tell me about it, and maybe what i can do to get in? also like campus life, etc.
37 months ago

Best Answer

They have a good website that tells a lot about the school. Check it out. Fordham is a very respectable school in New York. They have a campus in the Bronx - it's very nice - really, the nicest campus of any NY city school. And they have another campus in midtown right across from the Lincoln Center arts area. Fordham is run by the Catholic Jesuits, but you do not have to be Catholic to go there. The admission is rather selective... you have to be a good solid B+ - A- student to get in. I liked this school a lot when my kids visited it, but they wound up going to other schools.

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I was thinking about that too...From what I've read thus far, Lincoln Center offers a fast-paced, exciting cultural network that allows you engage a breadth experiences. RoseHill, is much more quiet, but nonetheless still very much exciting. I would imagine its appeal lies in its traditional college atmosphere, where you're in a close-knit community with like minded inviduals with different and similiar backgrounds. You really can't go wrong with either college. I hope that made sense. I'm currently applying to Fordham.

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In a bad neighborhood, like most NY schools, but many of my friends are looking into it and it has a nice name. I'd say it's a great school.

Question: Anybody GO To Fordham University Rose Hill?

How is the business program The Dorms The Social Life
41 months ago

Best Answer

yea i go to rose hill and im in the business program. the dorms for freshmen aren't that great, but they could be worse. the business program is pretty competitive, students here are pretty serious about their work. and as for the social life, it's pretty easy to make friends and meet new ppl. there are a bunch of bars nearby, and the campus is close to the city so u could go clubbing or drinking or watever u wanna do there.

Question: Is Fordham University (In Manhattan - Master's degree) a good school?

I am from Brazil and I am choosing the best school to go for after I get my bachelor degree in here. Does anyone know that school?
45 months ago

Best Answer

It has a good reputation, especially if you are a devout Catholic. It's not much of a party school, and the Portuguese-language community in New York is not enormous. But New York is very expensive. You might also look into the similar Marquette University, in Milwaukee; similar climate, but much less expensive (in a smaller city, but close to Chicago).

Photos

  • The Administration Building at the Rose Hill campus, constructed circa 1841.
    The Administration Building at the Rose Hill campus, constructed circa 1841. [source]
  • Keating Hall at the Rose Hill campus circa February 1937.
    Keating Hall at the Rose Hill campus circa February 1937. [source]
  • Keating Hall with Edwards Parade in the foreground (Rose Hill campus).
    Keating Hall with Edwards Parade in the foreground (Rose Hill campus). [source]
  • Fordham Rams logo
    Fordham Rams logo [source]
  • The Rose Hill Gym
    The Rose Hill Gym [source]
  • The Southern Boulevard entrance to the Rose Hill campus.
    The Southern Boulevard entrance to the Rose Hill campus. [source]
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