Fordham University
- Private
- Research university
Fordham University: international tuition 64,915 USD per year, one-year total cost 82,762 USD, acceptance rate 59.3%. Need-based aid is open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 125.
A Vietnamese first-year applicant on a non-immigrant visa may apply for need-based aid and has scholarships listed for international students. Fordham is need-sensitive for international applicants, does not meet full demonstrated need, and requires the CSS Profile for need-based aid.
Getting in. The school admits 59.3% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 660–730, Math 660–750, ACT 30–33. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 7+, TOEFL iBT 90+ or Duolingo 125+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 82,762 USD, before any scholarship. 8 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2019-2020, 238 international students got financial aid, 23,346 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Fordham University?
International tuition is 64,915 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 82,762 USD.
Does Fordham University offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is open to international students. A Vietnamese first-year applicant on a non-immigrant visa may apply for need-based aid and has scholarships listed for international students. Fordham is need-sensitive for international applicants, does not meet full demonstrated need, and requires the CSS Profile for need-based aid.
What English scores does Fordham University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 125.
What is the acceptance rate at Fordham University?
The acceptance rate is 59.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Katelyn DeWitt2025Vlog
- Kaya 2025Vlog
- Katelyn DeWitt2023Vlog
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 16/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says merit is automatic with no extra materials, but that statement does not explicitly identify international applicants, so this claim is inconclusive.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?NoFordham explicitly says international application review is need-sensitive, so demonstrated financial need may affect the admission decision.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesInternational applicants seeking need-based aid must submit the CSS Profile; missing it by the deadline removes aid consideration.
Need-aware: applying for aid can affect admission
Scholarships at this school
Dean's ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page25,000 USD/year≈ ₫652M
The scholarship is listed on Fordham’s official International Student Scholarships and Awards page.
- Renewable in later years
Excellence in Theatre ScholarshipFull ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool pageFull ride
The scholarship is listed on Fordham’s official International Student Scholarships and Awards page.
- Renewable in later years
Fordham Presidential ScholarshipFull ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool pageFull ride
The scholarship is listed on Fordham’s official International Student Scholarships and Awards page.
- Renewable in later years
Fordham ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
Award: Full tuition, excluding fees.
The scholarship is listed on Fordham’s official International Student Scholarships and Awards page.
- Renewable in later years
Fordham Theatre ScholarshipTalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page7,000 USD/year≈ ₫182M
The scholarship is listed on Fordham’s official International Student Scholarships and Awards page.
- Renewable in later years
Jogues ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page1,000 – 10,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M – ₫261M
The scholarship is listed on Fordham’s official International Student Scholarships and Awards page.
- Renewable in later years
Loyola ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page1,000 – 12,500 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M – ₫326M
The scholarship is listed on Fordham’s official International Student Scholarships and Awards page.
- Renewable in later years
Tuition AwardMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The scholarship is listed on Fordham’s official International Student Scholarships and Awards page.
- Renewable in later years
Faber AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: CSS Profile: November 1 (ED I/EA), January 3 (ED II), January 15 (Regular Decision).
Financial aid dates (first year)
- 15/11Priority filing date
- 01/02Aid application deadline
- 01/02Aid notification
- 01/05Reply by
U.S. student figures2019–20Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- InterviewOptional
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Action application deadline (fall enrollment) (EA)Applicationabout17days
- Early Decision I application deadline (ED)Application+17 days
- CSS Profile deadline for Early Action and Early Decision I (EA)Financial aid+17 days
- Application deadline for spring (January) enrollmentApplication+17 days
- Early Decision I CSS Profile deadline (ED)Financial aid+17 days
- CSS Profile deadline for Early Action need-based aid (EA)Documents+17 days
- CSS Profile deadline for Early Decision I need-based aid (ED)Documents+17 days
- Partner interview deadline for Early Action (EA)Other+31 days
- Partner interview deadline for Early Decision I (ED)Other+31 days
- Financial aid offer notification, Early Decision I (if aid process completed by Nov 20) (ED)Decision+66 days
- Early Decision II application deadline (ED2)Application+80 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (RD)Application+80 days
- CSS Profile deadline for Early Decision II (ED2)Financial aid+80 days
- CSS Profile deadline for Early Decision II need-based aid (ED2)Documents+80 days
- CSS Profile deadline for Regular Decision (RD)Financial aid+92 days
- Early Decision I deposit deadline (ED)Deposit+92 days
- CSS Profile deadline for Regular Decision need-based aid (RD)Documents+92 days
- Partner interview deadline for Regular Decision (RD)Other+123 days
- Partner interview deadline for Early Decision II (ED2)Other+123 days
- Early Decision II deposit deadline (ED2)Deposit+151 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- Application essayImportant
- RecommendationsImportant
- Extracurricular activitiesImportant
- Talent / abilityImportant
- Character / personal qualitiesImportant
- Volunteer workImportant
- Work experienceImportant
- Class rankConsidered
- SATACTConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Alumni relationConsidered
- Geographical residenceConsidered
- Level of applicant's interestConsidered
- InterviewNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Early rounds & waitlist
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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