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Fordham University
About
Fordham University is a private Jesuit research university in New York City, United States. Established in 1841, it is named after the Fordham neighborhood of the Bronx in which its original campus is located. Fordham is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the northeastern United States and the third-oldest university in New York City.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 18 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 15,000
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 15%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
- Staff
- 3,267
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | 30 | 75.0 | 2026 |
| Classics & Ancient History | 51-150 | - | 2025 |
| Marketing | 51+ | - | 2021 |
| Philosophy | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-330 | - | 2023 |
| Accounting & Finance | 301-330 | - | 2023 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 319 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 370 | 37.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Fordham University?
Fordham University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =1,199.
When was Fordham University founded?
Fordham University was founded in 1841.
What are the top subjects at Fordham University?
Top subjects at Fordham University include: Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Classics & Ancient History, Marketing, Finance, Law & Legal Studies.
Where is Fordham University located?
Fordham University is located in New York, United States.