Fordham University SAT and ACT scores
Bronx, NY · private college · 10,307 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Fordham University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Fordham University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Fordham University scored 1320 to 1480, with an average of 1418. A score at or above 1400 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Fordham University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 30 to 33. A 33 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Fordham University require the SAT or ACT?
Fordham University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Fordham University accept the CLT?
Fordham University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in New York with similar scores
- The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtSAT 1295–1501
- Union CollegeSAT 1310–1480
- Skidmore CollegeSAT 1340–1480
- Stony Brook UniversitySAT 1330–1500
- Binghamton UniversitySAT 1340–1500
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Colorado School of MinesSAT 1320–1480
- University of FloridaSAT 1320–1480
- University of MiamiSAT 1320–1480
- University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesSAT 1300–1500
- Bryn Mawr CollegeSAT 1280–1510
- Denison UniversitySAT 1320–1490
More about Fordham University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Fordham University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026