Fordham University

113 W. 60th Street
New York, NY 10023

Visit Website: http://www.fordham.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Private institution
Year Founded:
1841
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
7,528
Local Setting:
Urban
Endowment:
$294,135,285
Application Deadline:
January 15
Application Fee:
$50
Selectivity:
More selective
Tuition Costs:
$30,445
Room & Board Costs:
$11,630

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Student Organizations:
133
Honor Societies:
Alpha Sigma Lambda, Alpha Sigma Nu, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Society of Sigma Xi, Psi Chi
Religious Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministry, Muslim Student Organization, Jewish Student Organization
International Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) International Black Student Union, El Grito, Filipino-American Society, Dante Society, International Clubs
Other Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Band, Theatre, Film Study, Public Speaking, Debate, Global Outreach, Community Service, Weekend Activities Committee, Academic & Cultural/Social Clubs
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) Ram (weekly), Observer (weekly), The Paper (weekly)
Number of Fraternities:
0
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
0%
Number of Sororities:
0
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
0%

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other
Remedial:
study skills
Counseling:
minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career:
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
Local Hiring Firms:
JP Morgan Chase, KPMG LLP, Ernst & Young, Deloitte & Touche, Price Waterhouse Coopers, UBS Warburg, Teach for America, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
2,113,225
Library Facilities:
Electronic Information Center: Archives and Special Collections.
Museums
N/A
Computers Available:
1,400
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
300
Wired Labs:
100
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, in all school buildings and on all school property
Wireless Capacity:
15,000
Online Registration:
Yes
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
No
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms (38%), apartment for single students (41%), other housing options (21%)
Sprinkler System:
69%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
93 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
New York City (11), New York City (17)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
New York City (2)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
New York City (1)
Cars Permittedt:
No
Army ROTC
Offered on campus
Navy ROTC:
Offered at cooperating institution (SUNY Maritime College)
Airforce ROTC:
Offered at cooperating institution (Manhattan College)
Alcohol Permitted:
Yes
Additional Policies:
class attendance mandatory, class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
Popular Events:
Spring Weekend, Fall Concerts, New York City Museums, Broadway Shows