Fordham University

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Doing due diligence here for anyone who’s interested.

77% of students are from outside NYC tri-state area.
23% of students are from 5 NYC boroughs.

States outside of Tri-State with Highest Numbers of Students: California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas, Maryland, Florida, Illinois, Virginia

Countries with Highest Numbers of International Students: India, Vietnam, Canada, China, Brazil, Italy, Mexico, Philippines

Student Residency
Living On Campus: 73.5%
Living Off Campus or Commuting: 26.5%

For the Class of 2024, 94% of graduates were employed, continuing their education, engaged in public service, or pursuing other meaningful endeavors within six months of graduation (including startups)

2025 stats not available yet.

From my perspective: No frats or sororities. No social separation of campuses, sports, ethnicity, religion, clubs or identity. They all wind up on Arthur Ave and in Manhattan to party.

It’s a very rigorous school. No students escape the extensive liberal arts requirements, and fewer can get by with less than 17 credits per semester. Doesn’t matter if they’re a biz, science, math, finance, liberal arts major, they’ll all be pushing through multiples of ESG, theology, philosophy, sociology, language, law, advanced composition, literature, fine arts, accounting, calc, micro/macro stats, finance, management, leadership, entrepreneurship…and local/global community service.

His friends at NYU and similar say “aw fck no” to the above. But the campus and Jesuit education is worth it. Jesuits are the black liberal sheep who covet education and equally — Cura Personalis, Eloquenta Perfecta, Magi.

20,000+ family and friends attended this year’s graduation from 50 states, and many countries. I’ve attended lots of college graduations and never saw this level of diversity since Fordham.

I’d post pics to prove it, but privacy. Son graduated May 17. Partied like it was 1999 from May 6th till moving out of off-campus apartment on the 20th. Started full time job on the 22nd. He had internships all four years. None from 100s of apps on job sites. All from contacting alums. Oddly, his current job was random. Hired by VP in 12 hours. 80k, 3k bonus after 90 days, upward mobility. VP told him, you’re gonna ride with me. I was like how? Then he emailed me his cover letter. Thank you Fordham for instilling Eloquentia perfecta.

It’s been really tough for 2025 grads. Hang in there! And take any job you get within the salary range that’s palatable even if it’s only tangentially related to your blood, sweat and tears major. It can be spun into a good “about you” dialogue for next interviews or when Taco is recalled. Whichever comes first.

Your math stinks. 23% from 5 boroughs, but 77% from outside tri-state area? That means there are zero students from the tri-state area who are not from the five boroughs, which I am 100% sure is not true.

What industry is your child working in? In most financial services roles, VPs are nobodies. They have no hiring authority and are not people whose coattails you want to ride. Your child will hopefully hit VP before age 30.

Don't mean to be sour grapes. Other info is interesting and I'm glad your child had such a great experience. Fordham is a very good school. But you dilute your value with incorrect info.

[Anonymous]

I’m a grad from Florida. It is not a commuter school unless you regard city schools as such. Columbia and NYU have similar percentages.

I also find the inclusion of Villanova and the absence of Georgetown interesting in the “didn’t get into…” comment. I recall Villanova being easier to get into when I applied to college (did not apply to Villanova) and I thought the number of classmates I had who mentioned Villanova was one of the schools they got into confirmed this. I got the impression Fordham had the better reputation in south Florida so maybe there’s pockets of regional appreciation that regards Villanova very highly? I did know a few kids that did apply to Georgetown and were waitlisted/rejected/it was too expensive etc. so interesting that you didn’t mention that

[Anonymous]

Fordham is a very solid Jesuit university with all the benefits that come with a NYC city location. Our student really liked the Rose Hill campus after a recent tour and it’s on the list as a target. We took the subway there from midtown, which gave a good feel for what to expect as far as getting around and the Bronx location.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it was discussed recently. Surprisingly good school. Does quite well placing in NYC finance as it has a strong alumni network. Campus is nice but not in a great area (referring to the Bronx campus - also one in Manhattan near Lincoln Center). Not sure what the degree is worth outside of metro-NY.

Lots of local kids - not a commuter school but feels that way in a sense. Kids from Chaminade, Delbarton, Sacred Heart, Marymount, Dominican, etc. who are bright but didn't get into ND, BC, Villanova or didn't want to go away.

don’t think delby has sent a kid to Fordham in at least five years. They have a direct pipeline to ND, and then the rest of the graduating class is at top 20s or WASP for sports. Chaminade is probably closer to Fordham target for applicants

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it was discussed recently. Surprisingly good school. Does quite well placing in NYC finance as it has a strong alumni network. Campus is nice but not in a great area (referring to the Bronx campus - also one in Manhattan near Lincoln Center). Not sure what the degree is worth outside of metro-NY.

Lots of local kids - not a commuter school but feels that way in a sense. Kids from Chaminade, Delbarton, Sacred Heart, Marymount, Dominican, etc. who are bright but didn't get into ND, BC, Villanova or didn't want to go away.

don’t think delby has sent a kid to Fordham in at least five years. They have a direct pipeline to ND, and then the rest of the graduating class is at top 20s or WASP for sports. Chaminade is probably closer to Fordham target for applicants

The Jesuits don’t really like Benedictine kids so that makes sense. Lots of issues with them being spoiled and privileged so they don’t fit the Jesuit mold.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it was discussed recently. Surprisingly good school. Does quite well placing in NYC finance as it has a strong alumni network. Campus is nice but not in a great area (referring to the Bronx campus - also one in Manhattan near Lincoln Center). Not sure what the degree is worth outside of metro-NY.

Lots of local kids - not a commuter school but feels that way in a sense. Kids from Chaminade, Delbarton, Sacred Heart, Marymount, Dominican, etc. who are bright but didn't get into ND, BC, Villanova or didn't want to go away.

don’t think delby has sent a kid to Fordham in at least five years. They have a direct pipeline to ND, and then the rest of the graduating class is at top 20s or WASP for sports. Chaminade is probably closer to Fordham target for applicants

The Jesuits don’t really like Benedictine kids so that makes sense. Lots of issues with them being spoiled and privileged so they don’t fit the Jesuit mold.

or, more likely, delby kids have much much better options!

[Anonymous]

A different CC told us to avoid it - very little merit aid if any, expensive to attend, an expensive place to live. He said unless kid was going directly into Finance, for which it is well placed, and you're already rich, forget it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A different CC told us to avoid it - very little merit aid if any, expensive to attend, an expensive place to live. He said unless kid was going directly into Finance, for which it is well placed, and you're already rich, forget it.

Fordham gives full merit scholarships for NMSF, I believe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it was discussed recently. Surprisingly good school. Does quite well placing in NYC finance as it has a strong alumni network. Campus is nice but not in a great area (referring to the Bronx campus - also one in Manhattan near Lincoln Center). Not sure what the degree is worth outside of metro-NY.

Lots of local kids - not a commuter school but feels that way in a sense. Kids from Chaminade, Delbarton, Sacred Heart, Marymount, Dominican, etc. who are bright but didn't get into ND, BC, Villanova or didn't want to go away.

don’t think delby has sent a kid to Fordham in at least five years. They have a direct pipeline to ND, and then the rest of the graduating class is at top 20s or WASP for sports. Chaminade is probably closer to Fordham target for applicants

The Jesuits don’t really like Benedictine kids so that makes sense. Lots of issues with them being spoiled and privileged so they don’t fit the Jesuit mold.

or, more likely, delby kids have much much better options!

Delbarton’s school profiles shows that they had 3+ students from the classes of 2021-2024 enroll at Fordham.

[Anonymous]

My friend sent his son there. We aren't from the tri state area. He believes that kids should go to school that has a campus and is in the city. Fordham is a great example.

[Anonymous]

We took the subway there from midtown, which gave a good feel for what to expect as far as getting around and the Bronx location.

There is also a Metro North station right outside the campus, so for kids to whom the subway is a bit daunting, especially late at night, you can take Metro North, the suburban commuter train, directly into Grand Central in about 20 minutes. Plus, of course, there's the Ram Van.

I have no affiliation with Fordham but attended an on campus event there a number of years ago. Rose Hill campus is beautiful, just beautiful. Really surprised by the football stadium. Not what I expected in the Bronx.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is pretty much a commuter school. Great school with great placement. But coming out of state you will be a fish out of water.

DS started at Fordham. We are from Texas. He transferred in the end of his sophomore year to Cornell. Fordham was a great school. Clearly his experience and grades allowed him to transfer to Cornell so that should speak fo the school. But all of his friends were local and most of them either lived at home and commuted or lived nearby but went home on weekends. Not the best of college environments if you are looking for a real campus environment.

Seriously? Moving from a pretty campus that is close to all NYC has to offer to go hours north to Ithaca??

Has he found Cornell an improvement? Most dc would probably prefer fordham!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it was discussed recently. Surprisingly good school. Does quite well placing in NYC finance as it has a strong alumni network. Campus is nice but not in a great area (referring to the Bronx campus - also one in Manhattan near Lincoln Center). Not sure what the degree is worth outside of metro-NY.

Lots of local kids - not a commuter school but feels that way in a sense. Kids from Chaminade, Delbarton, Sacred Heart, Marymount, Dominican, etc. who are bright but didn't get into ND, BC, Villanova or didn't want to go away.

don’t think delby has sent a kid to Fordham in at least five years. They have a direct pipeline to ND, and then the rest of the graduating class is at top 20s or WASP for sports. Chaminade is probably closer to Fordham target for applicants

What’s WASP for sports?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it was discussed recently. Surprisingly good school. Does quite well placing in NYC finance as it has a strong alumni network. Campus is nice but not in a great area (referring to the Bronx campus - also one in Manhattan near Lincoln Center). Not sure what the degree is worth outside of metro-NY.

Lots of local kids - not a commuter school but feels that way in a sense. Kids from Chaminade, Delbarton, Sacred Heart, Marymount, Dominican, etc. who are bright but didn't get into ND, BC, Villanova or didn't want to go away.

don’t think delby has sent a kid to Fordham in at least five years. They have a direct pipeline to ND, and then the rest of the graduating class is at top 20s or WASP for sports. Chaminade is probably closer to Fordham target for applicants

The Jesuits don’t really like Benedictine kids so that makes sense. Lots of issues with them being spoiled and privileged so they don’t fit the Jesuit mold.

That's ludicrous. Both you and the poster you are responding to need to get a grip.

[Anonymous]

There is a free school bus between Bronx and Manhattan campus so kids can go to NYC easily as well as subway, Manhattan College also in Bronx is popular.

Btw that is a very safe part of Bronx by Botanicals Gardens and Zoo. I went to St. John’s in Queens and had friends at Fordham. Also a few bars/Restaurants by campus kids go to