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Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a large, private institution located in Syracuse, ny. Founded in 1870, Syracuse University offers undergraduate degrees in 281 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 1

15,739 undergraduates

$63,061 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Syracuse University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 41.7%

SAT score average 1351

ACT score average 30

Average high school GPA 3.8

Application fee $85

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Key deadlines

November

334 days away Early Decision date

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January

20 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Syracuse University is known for one of its top majors: Computer and Information Sciences, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

15 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Computer Science and Information Technology

Business and Management

Social Sciences and Psychology

Public Policy and Administration

Law and Legal Studies

Health and Medical Professions

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Psychology, General

Finance and Financial Management Services

Economics

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Information Science/Studies

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $63,061

Additional expenses

Room & board $18,444

Books & supplies $1,690

Other expenses $1,952

Cost of attendance* $85,147

Average financial aid package $52,888

Estimated cost $32,259 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $63,061

Additional expenses

Room & board $18,444

Books & supplies $1,690

Other expenses $1,952

Cost of attendance* $85,147

Average financial aid package $52,888

Estimated cost $32,259 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Syracuse University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,739, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

22,948

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

51%

African American %

Hispanic American %

10%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

21%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Syracuse University, students love their University Union (campus programming board), student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

900 South Crouse Ave., Syracuse, NY 13244

3154431870

https://www.syracuse.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

University union (campus programming board)

Syracuse university volunteer organization

Asian students in america

Muslim student association

Citrustv

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Syracuse University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Syracuse University?

Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Syracuse University?

The acceptance rate for Syracuse University is 42%.

What’s the average GPA for Syracuse University?

The average high school GPA for Syracuse University students was 3.8.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Syracuse University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Syracuse University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $340,588.

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