Where can I find reliable Fordham University admissions statistics and how should I interpret them?

For Fordham, the most reliable sources are the university’s own admissions pages, its Common Data Set, and the first-year class profile if Fordham publishes one for the current cycle.

A very strong additional source is Fordham’s filings through IPEDS, which is federal education data.

When numbers conflict, pay attention to three things: the year, the applicant group, and whether the statistic is university-wide or campus-specific. Fordham has multiple campuses and schools, and selectivity can vary somewhat by program.

For interpretation, use the middle 50 percent test score range as exactly that: the middle half of enrolled students. If your score is above that range, it is a positive sign. If it is within the range, you are academically in the mix. If it is below, admission is still possible, but Fordham becomes more of a reach, especially for more selective programs.

For GPA, be careful because colleges often report unweighted GPA, weighted GPA, or percentage of students in the top tenth instead of one universal number. Your best comparison is your transcript in the context of course rigor.

For building your list, do not use admit rate by itself. Pair Fordham’s admit rate with your academic fit relative to its recent enrolled class. If your grades and rigor are in range and your scores are in or above range, Fordham may be a target or low reach depending on your school and major. If you are below the academic profile, it is more likely a reach.