
Fordham University's acceptance rates have shown a fluctuating trend over the last several years. In 2023, the overall acceptance rate was 56.2%, with 43,663 applicants and 24,573 accepted. This marked a slight increase from 2022's acceptance rate of 54.1% (25,550 accepted out of 47,203 applicants). Notably, the acceptance rate in 2021 was higher at 58%, but it has generally trended downwards from 58% in 2021, indicating increased selectivity over time compared to earlier years like 2019 and 2018, where acceptance rates were 45.8% and 46%, respectively.