Hey y'all, anybody has any info on Fordham's common data set like GPA range, demographic breakdowns, etc? A bit of a data geek here and I'm genuinely interested.
Response: Sure, I can definitely provide you with some general information about Fordham's student demographic and admissions data. Please note that this information might vary slightly from what you would find directly on Fordham's Common Data Set, as the CDS is updated frequently.
The demographics at Fordham are reasonably diverse. As for the undergraduate population, the racial/ethnic breakdown in a recent year was about 47.9% White,17.3% Hispanic/Latino, 7.44% African American/Black, 10.8% Asian, and 3.89% who identified as two or more races. About 4% were international students.
In terms of academics, Fordham is quite selective. As per the latest stats, Fordham's average GPAs for admitted students range around 3.6-3.8 unweighted on a 4.0 scale. However, remember that Fordham, like many colleges, uses a holistic admissions process so factors beyond GPA like extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and essays are also important.
For test scores, Fordham University has reinstated the SAT/ACT requirement for the Fall2025 admission cycle after being test-optional for a certain period. Scores of admitted students typically range from 1320-1480 on the SAT and 30-33 on the ACT. But remember SAT and ACT scores are just one part of Fordham's comprehensive admissions process.
This is just a brief summary, and I would recommend reaching out to Fordham's admission office or checking their official website for the most updated and detailed information, especially the Common Data Set which has extensive details on all of the above and more.
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