Overview



Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY, USA
Private
4 Year
Overview
Syracuse University is a private, research institution located in the New York town of the same name. SU’s 13 academic divisions offer 200 majors and 100 minors for undergraduate students, as well as multiple international study programs in 60 countries, including Madrid, London, Hong Kong, and Beijing. Over 30 research centers and institutes are on the Syracuse, NY, campus, along with the Coalition of Museum and Art Centers, “The Dome,” and 21 residential halls. The university also maintains the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) to “research, educate, and empower.”
Acceptance Rate:
52%
Average Net Price:
$47,177
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
29
Average SAT Composite
1291
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $63,061 |
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $63,061 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $18,444 |
Books and Supplies | $1690 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$19,613
$30k - $48k
$22,929
$48k - $75k
$26,730
$75k - $110k
$30,860
$110k+
$43,271
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: finmail@syr.edu
Aid & Grants
0
100
96%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
17%
Average Aid Per Year
$34,737
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,373
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$31,974
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
12%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4129
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,373
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$59,182
$30k - $48k
$59,036
$48k - $75k
$54,566
$75k - $110k
$43,761
$110k+
$24,696
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$270,322,240
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$99,335,619
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
41%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,986
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$24,526
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
40%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,319
Average Other Loans Per Year
$29,622
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
41489
Students Applied
46%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
324
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 5 | February 15 |
Fall Regular Decision | January 5 | May 1 |
Spring Regular Decision | November 15 | December 30 |
Application Fee
$85
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
28%
Out-Of-State Students
64%
11%
Submitting ACT
26%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1291
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
630
75th
720
Reading
25th
630
75th
710
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
42%
3.50 - 3.74
20%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
8%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
34
Top 25%
68
Top 50%
92
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
22,698
Total Number of Undergrads
15,421
0
100
71%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
83%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
190
Majors
A B M D
A B M D | |
---|---|
ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | |
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ✓ ✓ |
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
EDUCATION | |
ENGINEERING | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
HISTORY | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | |
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
LIBRARY SCIENCE | |
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
PSYCHOLOGY | |
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
Faculty Overview
0
100
90%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
46%
US National: 44%54%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
28%
Out-Of-State Students
64%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
54
Countries Represented
91
Ethnicity
African American
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
Hispanic
11%
Native American
1%
White
55%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
19%
Student Organizations
464
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
75%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
54%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Orange
School Colors
orange
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Atlantic Coast Conference
Total Male Athletes
304
Total Female Athletes
263
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
6
Syracuse University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$69,200
Top 5 Cities
New York
Syracuse
Boston
Washington
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Syracuse University
IBM
US Army
EY
Microsoft
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Arts and Design
Media and Communication
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$24,526
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe selection of classes is amazing -- it is impossible to be disinterested in each and every one. Even in the required courses (generally speaking, there's only one, all the rest are options) you will be able to learn and stay interested consistently. The professors generally want you to do well, and there are many ways students can do that. Every class has something to offer, and you're free to choose.
Angela from Syracuse, NY
Syracuse's classes are absolutely fantastic. They have so many classes in so many different majors and almost all the Professors really know what they're talking about and genuinely seem to care about their students. I've only been at SU for a year but I feel like I am really getting prepared everyday to enter the work force.
Alison from Schenectady, NY
I am learning everything there is to know about being alone in college, from the cost to the problems. The biggest lesson I learned was, college is not cheap. From day one it has been nothing but money, money and more money. From printing out essay to doing laundry, nothing is free. Also time management was a big wake up call. There is no one to remind you when assignments are due. When you get to college your planner is your best friend.
Yes studying and doing work is important, but do not try to kill yourself with the all nighters, especially freshmen year. Yes college is way more work than high school, but it isn't unmanageable. Go out with your friends have fun, meet new people and network. In the real world the connects you make in college may turn out to be very useful.
Yes studying and doing work is important, but do not try to kill yourself with the all nighters, especially freshmen year. Yes college is way more work than high school, but it isn't unmanageable. Go out with your friends have fun, meet new people and network. In the real world the connects you make in college may turn out to be very useful.
Raneish from Bay Shore, NY
This school has an immense amount of school pride. The list of things to do on campus is endless. Everyone who goes here is really happy to be a student here and always puts their best foot forward in everything they do.
Imani from Syracuse, NY
There are a phenomenal number of classes here, and it's very easy to take classes outside of your major. I am a dual music major, but I am also working on a business minor. I haven't yet had any classes that I regret taking, or where I felt like I didn't learn anything. Some professors may have big classes, but if you make yourself stick out in class you will get as much attention from them as you need to get the grades you want!
Fiona from Long Valley, NJ
Syracuse University is a large university providing numerous courses, majors, minors, etc. Syracuse University even has the opportunity for you to create your own major! As someone interested in the sciences/mathematics, Syracuse University not only offers the general courses, but they provide classes that are geared towards your own specific interest in the sciences (ex. Science + Teaching? = Science Teaching elective major!!). In general, the professors are more than approachable. They encourage questions, discussions, and even debates/arguments. If you want a school that gives you an opportunity to acquire your personal academic goals, or the chance to explore others, Syracuse University is that place.
Kadiah from Jacksonville, FL
Since this is a private university and known for being pretty prestigious, the academic rigor is pretty high. Considering this though, I have been reassured that the professors ate very willing to help those who are struggling and are definitely one of the resources that one can use to succeed.
Danielle from Rochester, NY
My first semester at SU was an extremely positive experience. Classes were challenging but I was able to jump right into my major right away, so it didn't feel like work. Socially, there seems to be a group for everyone.
Joshua from Plymouth Meeting, PA
It is the most academically rigorous school I have ever attended, I am constantly being pushed to my limits academically, and becoming a more intelligent person because of it.
Ian from Buford, GA
Syracuse University has amazing, proactive faculty members that are quick to immerse themselves in activties and events with their students. Your college education is what you make of it, and Syracuse, with its esteemed faculty, renowned abroad program, and wealth of extracurriculars and scholarships, you'll be given all the tools you need.
Christopher from Flemington, NJ
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