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Fordham University

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

21% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Fordham enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$23,075
Total Cost of Attendance	$82,762

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$32,474	$129,896
$30-48k	$31,657	$126,628
$48-75k	$37,313	$149,252
$75-110k	$42,030	$168,120
$110k+	$52,228	$208,912

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Fordham University

21.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$24,300

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Fordham University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$85,569

Median Earnings (10yr)

$24,300

Median Debt

3.5x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Fordham University — 3.5x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Fordham University True Cost by Family Income

21% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Fordham enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$32,474	$129,896
$30-48k	$31,657	$126,628
$48-75k	$37,313	$149,252
$75-110k	$42,030	$168,120
$110k+	$52,228	$208,912

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$23,075
Total Cost of Attendance	$82,762

Financial Aid & Student Debt

21.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$24,300

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$68,008

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Fordham University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Fordham University actually cost per year?

Fordham University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $82,762/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $39,140/yr, a 53% discount off sticker price.

Does Fordham University offer good financial aid?

21% of Fordham University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Fordham University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Fordham University requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Fordham University?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $32,474/yr at Fordham University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $52,228/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Fordham University worth the cost?

Fordham University graduates earn a median of $85,569 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $331,048 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.