Fordham University
Fordham University SAT and ACT Requirements
Fordham University is test-optional for the 2026-27 cycle. The middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored 1320 to 1480 on the SAT and 30 to 33 on the ACT.
2026-27 policy
Test-Optional
SAT middle 50%
1320–1480
ACT middle 50%
30–33
Acceptance rate
59%
Fordham University SAT scores by section
| Section | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 660 | 730 |
| Math | 660 | 750 |
| Total | 1320 | 1480 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 33 |
The total is the sum of the section percentiles, the standard way to estimate a middle 50% for the combined score.
Where your score puts you
- Below 1320: lower than three quarters of enrolled students. A retake has the most upside here, and at a test-optional school you can also leave the score off.
- 1320 to 1480: in line with the class. The rest of your application decides it.
- Above 1480: higher than three quarters of enrolled students. Testing is no longer what holds the application back.
Keep these numbers
Frequently asked questions
Does Fordham University require the SAT or ACT?
Fordham University is test-optional for the 2026-27 cycle. Official policy: 'The Office of Undergraduate Admission does not require scores from the SAT or ACT.' No penalty for opting out; submitted scores are superscored and reviewed holistically. No future reinstatement announced.
What SAT score do you need for Fordham University?
The published range is not a cutoff. Among enrolled first-year students, a quarter scored below 1320, half scored between 1320 and 1480, and a quarter scored above 1480. A score at or above 1480 puts you ahead of most of the class on testing; a score below 1320 works against you.
What ACT score do you need for Fordham University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 30 to 33 on the ACT. On the official conversion table that is an SAT 1370 to 1460.
Score ranges: College Scorecard API — U.S. Department of Education (api.data.gov) and Editorial overrides layer (overrides.json) — Common Data Set & institutional sources. They describe students who enrolled, not everyone admitted. Test policy: Fordham University admissions, verified for 2026-27.
