GSAS Standardized Test Scores for Admissions

GRE and English Language Proficiency Exams

Please note, the GRE requirements for future application years are subject to change.

Applicants whose native language is not English must meet the English language proficiency requirements and are required to submit scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test (DET), PTE Academic, or Cambridge English Qualifications unless they qualify for an exemption.

Fordham’s GRE-ETS school code is 2259. No department code is required. GRE scores are valid for five years from the testing date. Any questions about your GRE scores should be directed to ETS.

ETS is currently offering a version of the GRE that can be taken at home called the GRE^® General Test at Home. For more information, please visit the ETS GRE web page.

Applicants should have official test scores sent by the testing service no later than three weeks before the deadline to ensure timely receipt by published application deadlines.

Ph.D. Programs | Master's Programs | Master Theological Studies Program | Subject Scores

Ph.D. Programs

Ph.D. Programs	GRE General Test Required, Optional or Not Required?
Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology	Optional
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences	Optional
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology	Not required
Ph.D. in Computer Science	Required
Ph.D. in Economics	Required
Ph.D. in English	Optional
Ph.D. in History	Optional
Ph.D. in Philosophy	Optional
Ph.D. in Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology	Optional
Ph.D. in Theology	Optional

Master's Programs

Master's Programs	GRE General Test Required, Optional or Not Required?
M.A. in Catholic Theology	Optional
M.A. in Economics	Required
M.A. in English	Optional
M.A. in Ethics and Society	Optional
M.A. in Global History	Optional
M.A. in History	Optional
M.A. in International Political Economy and Development	Required
M.A. in Medieval Studies	Optional
M.A. in Philosophy	Optional
M.A. in Philosophy and Society	Optional
M.A. in Public Media	Not required
M.A. in Urban Studies	Optional
M.S. in Applied Psychological Methods	Optional
M.S. in Biological Sciences	Optional
M.S. in Biotechnology	Optional
M.S. in Clinical Research Methods	Optional
M.S. in Computer Science	Optional
M.S. in Cybersecurity	Optional
M.S. in Data Science	Optional
M.S. in Data Science and Quantitative Economics	Optional
M.S. in Health Administration	Not required
M.S. in Humanitarian Studies	Optional

Master Theological Studies Program

M.T.S	GRE General Test Required
Master Theological Studies	Optional

Subject Scores

Subject scores are optional for the following program
Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology