<p>D received the full tuition semi finalist scholarship to Fordham, for which we are incredibly grateful. As the results have come out, the scholarship is by no means automatic so she is feeling glad she applied early and glad to have this option early in the college search as she awaits RD results and packages. We are wondering if there are any students or parents on this board who have had experience with Fordham? If so:</p>
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<li><p>How is the diversity on campus? Is there an active African American student group or multicultural group? There is one listed, but we don't know how active it really is.</p></li>
<li><p>A friend mentioned that she 'thinks' a lot of the Hispanic and African American kids are commuters...any thoughts on this? Our child would be coming from another region in the country.</p></li>
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<p>We are confident that the academics re rock solid and Fordham's location works for D...she likes the RH campus and likes the whole idea of service in the surrounding community while also having a great campus and access to Manhattan. The Jesuit philosophy is great. But, she is curious about the campus life, the mingling of kids and the support within and for minority students.</p>
<p>I'll post this on the Hispanic board too. Any opinions as a student, parent (former or current) or just one who has researched the school are welcome.</p>
<p>T</p>