Fordham University

Fordham University Entry Requirements

Freshmen students can apply for admission to FU by November 1 for early action and early decision. The regular decision deadline is January 1. It is advised to apply for desired programs as early as possible. Students can apply through the online portal with an application fee of $70. Below is a list of Fordham University entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate studies -

Undergraduate Admission Requirements:

• Completed application
• Academic transcripts from previous institutions
• Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
• Essay
• SAT or ACT (Optional)
• English Proficiency Requirements Scores -
  • TOEFL iBT: 90
  • IELTS: 7.0
  • Duolingo: 120+

 

Graduate Admission Requirements:

• Academic transcripts from the previous university or high school
• A GPA of 3.0 to 3.5 on a 4.0 scale  which is approximately 83% - 89%
• Resume/CV
• 2 Letter of Recommendations (LOR) 
• Personal statement
• GRE or MAT exam score (Optional for some courses)
• English Proficiency Requirements Scores -
  • TOEFL iBT: 90
  • IELTS: 7.0

 

Additional Requirements:

• Copy of the biography page of the passport
• Bank statement with a minimum of 30,000 USD
• ID Proof
• Insurance documentation
• Valid US student visa

 

Fordham University Fees

The Fordham University fees for each program are determined based on the type of course specializations and the level of program students choose. Universities also charge an additional sum for the services and facilities provided on-campus. Here is a breakdown of the fees based on each field of study -

• Accounting & Finance: $24,510 - $54,730
• Medical & Pure Sciences: $23,190 - $54,730
• Business Management & Entrepreneurship: $48,510 - $55,075
• Computer Science & Technology: $41,400 - $54,730
• Marketing & Advertisement: $54,730
• Political & Social Sciences: $28,890 - $54,730

 

Placement

Students enrolled in the Graduate Program in International Political Economy and Development (IPED) have access to the University's Career Planning and Placement Office. The Office's services for Fordham University placements can be used by students to search for jobs throughout the year. The Career Planning and Placement Office at the University hosts a number of Job Fairs and on-campus recruitment opportunities. It keeps an exhaustive list of internship opportunities. Finally, students can get help developing resumes and conducting interviews.

45% of MA graduates went on to pursue PhD studies, which is much higher than the average for MA programs. About half enrolled in PhD programmes at Fordham, while others attended Berkeley, Cambridge (UK), Columbia, CUNY, Kentucky, Michigan, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Pennsylvania, Tennessee-Knoxville, Texas-Austin, Toronto, and Yale, among others. 17% of MA graduates went on to seek post-graduate degrees in fields such as business, divinity, education, law, and, most notably, library science.