Is Bronx Dangerous?

Peter_Farrell
Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:27:16 +0000

The Bronx is a city with over 1.3 Million people. Like any large city, there is crime. Yet, on per capita basis, there is less crime in the Bronx than in a city like San Francisco (or Boston or Minneapolis). The police precinct that borders our campus contributes less than 10% of all the crime that transpired in the Bronx last year. Do we sometimes have students impacted by this, yes. But the overall numbers of students who encounter these issues is small.

The area around Fordham’s campus in the Bronx is, without a doubt, poor. It has been and continues to be a place where immigrants get their toehold on the American dream. But, don’t confuse poor or diverse with dangerous.

Not every student will feel comfortable confronted with such a dynamic and diverse community which is fine. You should visit to determine if, in fact, this community is one were you would feel comfortable. The students who are going to have the most successful experience here are those who at ease with the idea that the neighborhood that surrounds campus will enhance their college years. If you start out thinking the Bronx is something you need to tolerate in order to go to Fordham, you’re starting off on the wrong foot.

Best of luck on selecting the place that will be the best home for you.

Peter Farrel
Dean of Admission