As a Jesuit school it's very strong in the liberal arts. Econ is great but they also offer a degree in International Political Economy which was popular, and most departments have 5-year accelerated master's programs. I loved my education there, one of the best decisions I made. Good location to get a lot of internships--even if Fordham isn't that famous in the rest of the country, it's well respected in the city.
I knew a couple girls who were walk-ons to XC/Track but I think it's more competitive for the guys (it's a Title IX thing). A girl there now tells me there's a club team for men from which they can move up to varsity. Someone else might be able to confirm this...