Published cost of attendance is $82,762. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $32,474, middle-income families pay around $37,313, higher-income families pay approximately $52,228.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $82,762 |
| Tuition and Fees | $64,915 |
| Room and Board | $24,090 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,590 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$38,424 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $44,338 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $32,474 |
| $30–48k | $31,657 |
| $48–75k | $37,313 |
| $75–110k | $42,030 |
| $110k+ | $52,228 |
Published cost of attendance is $82,762. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $32,474, middle-income families pay around $37,313, higher-income families pay approximately $52,228. Azimuth ranks Fordham University #1378 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 3.3 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,300; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $37,095. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $84,203, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $275 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Fordham University earn median 4-year earnings of $84,203, placing Fordham University in the 87.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $95,739 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $1,806 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Fordham University in the 65.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Fordham University #127 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Fordham's concentration in business and professional fields. Finance is the largest program with 229 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $141,860, performing at 1.7x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 198 students earning $90,192, while Psychology, General with 164 graduates reaches $62,273. Political Science and International Business round out the top five, with 156 and 153 graduates respectively earning $74,419 and $106,665. The concentration in Business — which represents a substantial share of Fordham's degree output — aligns with the institution's above-average earnings trajectory and contributes to its strong return-on-investment standing.
