Military Science program has several notable alumni, including former Secretary of State Colin Powell, four-star General John M. Keane, and at least four recipients of the Medal of Honor. Furthermore, it has been distinguished as being in the top fifteen percent of military science programs in the country.
In addition to its ROTC program, the university contributes to military education through its Veterans Initiative, which provides full-tuition scholarships and other benefits to post-9/11 veterans of the U.S. military. Because of the initiative, Fordham was named one of the 25 best colleges in the country for veterans in 2013 by Military History Monthly Magazine.
=== Rankings and reputation ===
Fordham University is ranked by several national organizations. In 2025, the university was ranked tied for No. 91st by U.S. News & World Report in "Best National Universities," tied at No. 57 in "Best Colleges for Veterans", tied at 40th for "Best Undergraduate Teaching", 73rd in "Top Value Schools", and tied for …
