✓ From the official admissions page
Nov 1, 2026
Early Decision
Decision by Dec. 20, 2026 · Binding
Closed
Nov 1, 2026
Early Action
Decision by Dec. 20, 2026 · Non-binding
Closed
Jan 3, 2027
Early Decision II
Decision by Feb. 15, 2027 · Binding
55 days left
Jan 3, 2027
Regular Decision
Non-binding
55 days left
“Early Decision I (binding) Nov. 1, 2026 Nov. 15, 2026 Nov. 1, 2026 (international students) Nov. 15, 2026 (domestic students) Nov. 20, 2026 Dec. 20, 2026 Jan. 15, 2027”
Application
The Common Application
Testing
Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Essays
1 essay prompt listed on the official page
Fee
$80
Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.
Fordham College at Rose Hill
Students must select a campus (Rose Hill or Lincoln Center) and a college when applying.
Separate admission
Fordham College at Lincoln Center
Fordham College at Lincoln Center
Separate admission
Gabelli School of Business (Rose Hill and Lincoln Center)
the Gabelli School of Business at Rose Hill and Lincoln Center
Separate admission
Dance major (Ailey/Fordham BFA)
Special admission requirements; must apply by Early Action deadline on Common Application and Ailey Application; selected candidates invited
Audition · Early Action deadlin
Theatre major
Creative review: prescreen submission followed by live audition (Performance) or interview (Design & Production, Directing, Playwriting)
Audition · Early Action deadlin
Visual Arts major
Recommended portfolio of maximum 10 samples or maximum three short videos
Portfolio
- Tuition & fees
- $67,897
- Median earnings, 10 yrs
- $92,809
- 6-year graduation
- 81%