Fordham University School of Law

New York, NY Private ABA Accredited

Fordham Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1905, Fordham University School of Law, also known as Fordham Law, is a private law school located in New York, New York. Last year, 431 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 1,575. With 423 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the acceptance rate is 21.13% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 32.14% at Fordham University School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 167 and the average GPA is 3.75. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 87.78%. For the 406 graduates in 2023, 384 students got full-time jobs and 1 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Fordham University School of Law.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 Fordham University School of Law tuition & fee is $72,282 for prospective students. The tuition & fees increased by 8.29% compared to last year from $66,750 to $72,282.
86.72% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $31,600 at Fordham University School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 43.72% of tuition & fees.
Amount
2024 Tuition & fees$72,282
2023 Tuition & fees$66,750
Average Grant Amount$31,600
Grant Received86.72%

Fordham University School of Law Directory Information

Fordham University School of Law's calendar type is Semester system. An academic year starts August and, JD degree is conferred in Sept., Feb., and May. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 83 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2024 enrollment is March 15, 2024. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $75. The application can be waived for applicants who apply on or before priority deadline. Contact school's admission office (see directory information below) for eligibility.