Fordham Is Leading the Way

Fordham rose 12 spots to No. 85 among national universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings. The jump comes at a time of momentum for Fordham, which is in the top 20% of national universities and also earned strong marks in areas including undergraduate business, teaching, and best value.

Where Fordham Shines

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Top 7% in Long-Term Value

Fordham is in the top 7% of U.S. four-year colleges and universities for long-term value according to Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce.

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96% First-Destination Success Rate

96% of the Class of 2025 was employed, continuing their education, or engaged in public service or other meaningful endeavors within six months.

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Top Fulbright Producer

The U.S. Department of State has recognized Fordham as a top producer of Fulbright students.

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No. 1 ‘Best for Vets’ College in New York

Fordham is ranked No. 1 in New York and No. 23 nationwide for military-connected students and veterans according to Military Times. We are committed to supporting “the full student veteran life cycle” and were named a Top Yellow Ribbon School by U.S. Veterans Magazine.

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Gabelli School of Business

6 Top-25 Business Areas Our specialty undergraduate business areas—including entrepreneurship and finance—are in the nation’s top 25 according to U.S. News.

No. 24 Executive MBA Program Our EMBA program is ranked No. 24 in the nation by Poets&Quants.

5 Top-20 MBA Specialty Areas Our specialty MBA areas, including accounting and business analytics, are in the top 20 according to U.S. News.

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Top 10% Master of Social Work

Fordham’s MSW is ranked in the top 10% in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report.

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No. 40 in Undergraduate Teaching

U.S. News & World Report ranks Fordham professors among the most exceptional teachers in the country.

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Most Scholar-Athletes in the Atlantic 10

With 351 honorees, Fordham had the top number of student-athletes on the Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

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Fordham Law School

No. 3 & No. 38 Law Programs Our part-time program is No. 3—and our full-time program No. 38—according to U.S. News.

8 Top-20 Specialty Law Areas Our specialty areas—including trial advocacy and intellectual property—are in the top 20 according to U.S. News.

No. 3 Law Graduate Employment We are third in the number of grads employed by the top 100 law firms in their NYC offices, according to the Am Law 100 and ALM Legal Compass.

Top Green College

With a sustainability score of 93/99, Fordham was named to The Princeton Review’s “Top Green Colleges List: 2026 Edition” for our initiatives and course offerings that prepare students to make a positive environmental impact.