Fordham University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions released its admissions notifications beginning on Dec. 20 for students who applied early action or early decision. Notifications for students who applied by the regular decision deadline on Jan. 1 were released no later than April 1.

According to the enrollment overview for the Class of 2025, the university received 46,160 applications, which is fewer applications than were submitted for this year. In a previous article The Observer published on April 10 regarding a decrease in class size and resident occupancy, Peek noted that the Office of Admissions was looking to bring in a smaller first-year class across the colleges. 

As of April 22, the university received 47,105 applications for the Class of 2026, according to Patricia Peek, dean of undergraduate admissions. Peek added that the university’s acceptance rate is currently 53.6%, compared to last year’s acceptance rate of 58.3%.

Prior to the decision day deadline on May 1, students who had already committed to Fordham discussed their expectations for the fall 2022 semester and their first-year experience. 

Jane Roche, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’26 and a student from Park Ridge, Illinois, is planning on majoring in political science on the pre-law track. The small-to-medium size and location of the campus were two of the reasons she was drawn to Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus. Roche was also impressed with the core curriculum that the university offers and the benefits of smaller class sizes. 

“I also know that Fordham’s law program is one of the best in the country. The opportunity to attend would be a dream.” Jane Roche, FCLC ’26

“As a student, I work best when I can have familiar relationships with my teachers,” she said. “I also know that Fordham’s law program is one of the best in the country. The opportunity to attend would be a dream.” 

Roche is looking forward to living in New York City, meeting new people and familiarizing herself with her new home in Manhattan. She is also excited to attend classes in person as Fordham relaxes its COVID-19 policies. 

“I want to be safe and take all the necessary precautions, but learning in person as opposed to virtually is much more my speed and keeps me motivated to do my best,” she said. 

Ellie Kroznuski, Gabelli School of Business at Rose Hill (GSBRH) ’26 and a student from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, echoed Roche’s sentiments. 

“I really hope to get the normal college experience that I did not get during high school.” Ellie Kroznuski, GSBRH ’26

“I really hope to get the normal college experience that I did not get during high school,” she said, adding that she cannot wait to be back in the classroom. 

Kroznuski, who will be majoring in business management, mentioned that she chose Fordham due to its location in New York City. In the future, she wants to enter the entertainment industry, which made Fordham’s proximity to Broadway, films and the arts important to her. During her time at Fordham, Kroznuski hopes to participate in musicals and music programs on campus. 

Daniela Cadena Hernandez, FCLC ’26 and an international student from Monterrey, Mexico who is currently studying in Ontario, Canada, is planning to major in political science. Hernandez noted that she chose to commit to Fordham because she believes the environment will foster her personal, professional and academic growth. 

“Meeting new people is so much easier in person, and it will make our university experience so much fun” Daniela Cadena Hernandez, FCLC ’26

“Fordham has a culturally diverse community which will help me broaden my horizons,” she said. 

Hernandez added that she is also excited to live in the city of her dreams and meet new people. She noted that studying in New York City will enable her to learn outside of the classroom and will provide Fordham students with many different opportunities. 

“Meeting new people is so much easier in person, and it will make our university experience so much fun,” Hernandez added.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions publishes a snapshot of the incoming class after decision day which includes facts about application numbers, diversity and an academic profile of the first-year class. The enrollment overview for the Class of 2026 has yet to be released.