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The University

Fordham, the Jesuit University of New York, offers a distinctive educational experience that is rooted in the 450-year-old Jesuit tradition of intellectual rigor and personal respect for the individual. The University enrolls approximately 14,700 students, of whom 7,652 are undergraduates.

Fordham has four undergraduate colleges and six graduate schools. In addition to its full-time undergraduate programs, the University offers part-time undergraduate study at Fordham College of Liberal Studies and during two summer sessions.

Fordham College at Rose Hill and the College of Business Administration, located on the Rose Hill campus, are adjacent to the New York Botanical Garden and the Bronx Zoo. Rose Hill is a self-contained 85-acre campus with residential facilities for more than 3,100 students and ample parking for commuters. It is easily accessible by public and private transportation. Fordham also provides an intercampus van service to transport students to and from Manhattan. Fordham College at Lincoln Center is located on Manhattans Upper West Side, overlooking the famous Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts complex. The Lincoln Center campus has an 850-bed apartment-style residence, McMahon Hall, and is accessible via the West Side Highway and major subway lines.

The University has an extensive athletics program consisting of twenty-three varsity sports and numerous club and intramural sports. The recently renovated Murphy Field is the heart of intramural and recreational sports at Fordham, hosting softball, soccer, and flag football games. The Vincent T. Lombardi Memorial Center provides facilities for basketball, squash, swimming and diving, tennis, track, and water polo.

Location

As the Jesuit University of New York, Fordham offers its students the unparalleled cultural, recreational, and academic advantages of one of the worlds great cities. More than 2,600 corporations and organizations offer valuable work experience to Fordham interns. The University also provides unusual opportunities for participating in activities of direct service to the city, ranging from small-group community initiatives to large government-sponsored projects.

Majors and Degrees

Fordham offers undergraduates more than sixty-five majors. Fordham College at Rose Hill offers programs of study leading to the B.A. or B.S. in African and African American studies, American studies, anthropology, art history, biological sciences, chemistry, classical civilization, classical languages (Latin and Greek), communication and media studies, comparative literature, computer and information sciences, economics, engineering physics, English, French, French studies, general science, German, history, international political economy, Italian, Italian studies, Latin American and Latino studies, mathematics, mathematics/economics, medieval studies, Middle East studies, music, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, religious studies, sociology, Spanish, Spanish studies, theology, urban studies, visual arts, and womens studies.

Also at the Rose Hill campus, the College of Business Administration offers programs leading to the B.S. in accounting, accounting information services, applied accounting and finance, business administration, business economics, communication and media management, e-business, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource management, information and communication systems, legal and ethical studies, management of information and communication systems, management systems, marketing, and public accountancy. The G.L.O.B.E. Program provides business students with an international study option that incorporates course offerings in language, culture, and history with business.

Special programs at Rose Hill include a cooperative engineering program, double majors or individualized majors, interdisciplinary studies, a B.S./M.B.A. program, and honors programs. Preprofessional programs are offered in architecture, dentistry, law, medicine, and veterinary medicine, and a program for teacher certification is offered in elementary and secondary education.

Fordham College at Lincoln Center offers the B.A. in African and African American studies, anthropology, art history, classical civilization, classical languages (Latin and Greek), communication and media studies, comparative literature, computer science, dance, economics, English, French, French studies, history, information science, international studies, Italian, Italian studies, Latin American and Latino studies, mathematics, mathematics/economics, medieval studies, Middle East studies, music, natural science, philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies, social science, social work, sociology, Spanish, Spanish studies, theater, theology, urban studies, visual arts, and womens studies. Special programs at Fordham College at Lincoln Center include extensive offerings in the performing arts (including a B.F.A. in dance with the Ailey School), creative writing, double majors or individualized majors, independent study, an honors program, and interdisciplinary studies. Preprofessional studies are offered in dentistry, health, and law. A teacher certification program is offered in elementary and secondary education.

Academic Programs

Students in all undergraduate colleges pursue a common core curriculum designed to provide them with the breadth of knowledge that marks the educated person. Drawn from nine disciplines, the core includes the study of philosophy, English composition and literature, history, theology, mathematical reasoning, natural science, social sciences, the fine arts, and foreign language. Business students benefit from the core curriculum as well as from required business core courses.

Off-Campus Programs

Fordham participates in a study-abroad program with other major U.S. universities and offers opportunities to study in Australia, China, El Salvador, England, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Spain, and many other countries. More than 350 Fordham students study abroad each year. Fordham also offers international community service trips through its global outreach program.

Academic Facilities

The outstanding libraries on the two campuses have combined holdings of more than 2.1 million volumes and more than 49,920 electronic and print periodicals. On the Rose Hill campus, the William D. Walsh Family Library, which serves the entire Fordham community, has seating for more than 1,500 and a state-of-the-art Electronic Information Center, as well as media production laboratories, studios, and auditoriums. Students also have access to the vast library facilities of New York City, neighboring universities, and the various specialized collections maintained by numerous local museums and other institutions. Among laboratory facilities utilized by undergraduates are Mulcahy Hall (chemistry), Larkin Hall (biology), and Freeman Hall (physics and biology). The University has more than forty buildings that provide ample space for smart classrooms, science laboratories, theaters, and athletic facilities.

Costs

At the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses, undergraduate costs for the 200708 academic year were $32,720 for tuition and fees and averaged $12,300 for room and board. Residence halls are available at each campus. Chemistry, physics, and biology fees were approximately $50 per laboratory course. Nominally priced meals are available in cafeterias on each campus. Such incidentals as transportation and laundry vary in cost. There is no difference in fees for out-of-state students.

Financial Aid

More than 85 percent of the entering students enroll with aid from Fordham as well as from outside sources. Among the major aid programs are Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Perkins Loans, work grants sponsored by both the government and the University, and University grants-in-aid. Outside sources of aid include state scholarships, the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), privately sponsored scholarships, state government loan programs, and deferred-payment programs. The University also offers academic scholarships ranging from $10,000 to the full cost of tuition and room.

Applicants for aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College Scholarship Service (CSS) PROFILE. Inquiries should be directed to Fordhams Office of Undergraduate Admission or Office of Student Financial Services.

Faculty

The University has a full-time faculty of 667 and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Most members of the undergraduate faculty also teach at the graduate level, and 94 percent of the full-time faculty members hold doctoral or other terminal degrees.

Student Government

The traditional student governing body at Fordham has been the United Student Government, composed of undergraduates attending the University.

Admission Requirements

Admission is based on academic performance, class rank (if available), secondary school recommendation, and SAT or ACT scores. Extracurricular activities and essays are also factors in the evaluation process. Religious preference, physical handicap, race, or ethnic origin are not considered. Out-of-state students are encouraged to apply. More than 85 percent of the students accepted for the freshman class ranked in the top quarter of their secondary school class. The middle 50 percent combined SAT score for students entering in fall 2007 was 12001330. Recommended are 22 high school units, including 4 in English, 3 in mathematics, 3 in science, 2 in social studies, 2 in foreign language, 2 in history, and 6 electives. For regular admission, the SAT or the ACT should be taken no later than the Januarypreceding entrance. Candidates for early action should complete the examinations by Octoberof their senior year. The University participates in the College Boards Advanced Placement Program. Personal interviews are not required.

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