by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Fordham University, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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The total published cost of attendance at Fordham University is about $77,351.00 per year.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $64,915.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,436.00 |
| Total cost | $77,351.00 |
| That is 136% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $77,351.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$38,424.00 |
| Net price | $38,927.00 |
| That is 19% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $77,351.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$50,288.00 |
| Net price | $27,063.00 |
| That is 17% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing by roughly 5.0% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Freshman year | $28,403.00 | $40,854.00 | $81,180.00 |
| Senior year | $32,833.00 | $47,226.00 | $93,842.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $122,328.00 | $175,955.00 | $349,636.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $46,603.00 | $67,032.00 | $133,199.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,408.00 | $2,025.00 | $4,024.00 |
| Total amount paid | $168,931.00 | $242,987.00 | $482,835.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Freshman year | $28,403.00 | $40,854.00 | $81,180.00 |
| Senior year | $29,809.00 | $42,876.00 | $85,198.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $58,211.00 | $83,730.00 | $166,378.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $22,176.00 | $31,898.00 | $63,384.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $670.00 | $964.00 | $1,915.00 |
| Total amount paid | $80,388.00 | $115,628.00 | $229,762.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the Net Price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $44,338.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $42,581.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $31,239.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $33,504.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $38,039.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $41,753.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $50,121.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Fordham University Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid page.
The median graduating debt at Fordham University comes to $20,500.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Moderate ($20-30k) debt-burden bucket.
Across borrowers, debt at graduation distributes like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $5,500.00 |
| 25th | $11,450.00 |
| Median (50th) | $20,500.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $32,230.00 |
The gap between 10th and 90th percentile borrowers gives a sense of how uneven debt outcomes are.
Dig deeper into debt on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $14,500.00 |
| Middle income | $20,500.00 |
| High income | $23,000.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $19,246.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $21,500.00 |
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The Pell-versus-non-Pell median debt difference at Fordham University works out to $-2,388.00.
The default-rate classification at Fordham University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 3.4% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Fordham University add up to $1,323,471,566.00 over 45,271 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 225 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $28,513.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 3 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,750.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veteran aid breakdown.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Fordham University, keep these questions in mind:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.