School Overview
Syracuse University (SU), called lovingly by its students ’Cuse, is a private, research institution in Syracuse, New York. The school educates around 12,000 undergraduate students and 4,000 graduate students annually. The school offers over 200 majors in 9 undergraduate schools. These schools include: the Syracuse School of Architecture; the College of Arts and Sciences; the School of Education; the David B. Falk School of Sport and Human Dynamics; the School of Information Studies (iSchool); the Martin J. Whitman School of Management; the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications; and the College of Visual and Performing Arts. There are also 24 Advanced Study Programs that offer certificates in counseling and education, among others.
SU is considered a research facility with a high level of activity. There are 29 research centers at the University that often cross disciplines in a variety of areas. These include such institutes as the Burton Blatt Institute for Research on Economic and Social Issues for People with Disabilities, the George E. Bennett Center for Accounting and Tax Research, and the H.H. Franklin Center for Supply Chain Management. The most popular majors at the University include Accounting, Architecture, Biology, Finance, and Information Science.
Athletics
Syracuse University’s sports teams are known as "the Orange" and participate in NCAA Division I sports in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The school hosts 12 women’s sports and 8 men’s sports, including crew, lacrosse, football, and basketball. Throughout SU sports history, 28 teams have won national championships, including 14 men’s lacrosse championships.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
SU is a private institution that offers financial aid packages to its students. Nearly 75% of ’Cuse students receive some form of financial support. The school offers need-based grants from their endowment, as well as merit-based scholarships to qualifying students.
Rankings
U.S. News and World Report ranked SU 58th among national universities in the United States in 2013 and 62nd in 2014. Many programs have been recognized nationally for their fantastic education. In 2012, DesignIntelligence ranked SU 3rd nationally for their industrial design program. The public communication program is also ranked nationally. Graduate programs in the College of Visual and Performing Art are also ranked highly, including a number 20 ranking for sculpture and a number 19 ranking for printmaking.
Student Housing
There are 21 residence halls on SU’s campus, 18 on the North campus and 3 on the South Campus. There are also over 1,000 apartments available for students on the South campus. Almost all of the halls are solid brick structures that can house anywhere from 50 to over 500 students.
General Information
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Admission Office 100 Crouse-Hinds Hall 900 South Crouse Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2130 (315) 443-3611 Fax: (315) 443-4226 [email protected] Contact: Susan Donovan Dean of Admissions |
Main Address 100 Crouse-Hinds Hall Syracuse, NY 13244-2130 (315) 443-1870 www.syr.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 13,651 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 3,186 Degree-seeking undergrads: 13,105 Graduate enrollment: 5,075 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $70 Online application fee: $70 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 53% Percent students who return for sophomore year: 90% |
College Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Architecture B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Applied Computer Technician C Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B Engineering Technologies Pre-engineering A English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Family & Consumer Sciences Clothing/Apparel/Textile Studies B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Health & Wellness B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Library Science Library Science B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Nutrition Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General A,B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Social Sciences Anthropology B Transportation & Materials Moving Supply Chain Management B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Syracuse University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (315) 443-1870 |
| Website: | https://www.syracuse.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.syracuse.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Address: | 900 South Crouse Ave., Syracuse, NY 13244 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 22,850 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 83% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 19,497 (85% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $53,849 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $53,849 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 82% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $27,300 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Syracuse University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Syracuse University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 6 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 10 | 8 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 8 | 9 | 1 | ||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 5 | 2 | 6 | 2 | |
| Education | 10 | 14 | 26 | 11 | |
| Engineering | 2 | 8 | 8 | 5 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 8 | 3 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Library Science | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 | 4 | 3 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Psychology | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Social Sciences | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 30 | 21 | |||
| Grand total | 62 | 1 | 133 | 123 | 47 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Syracuse University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $53,849 |
| Out-of-state | $53,849 |
| Books and supplies | $1,536 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $40,188 |
| Out-of-state | $40,188 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 2,956 | 82% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,838 | 79% | $27,300 |
| Student loan aid | 1,509 | 42% | $10,792 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 11,163 | 73% | $27,767 |
| Federal student loans | 6,400 | 42% | $6,462 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Syracuse University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Syracuse University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 35,299 | 15,276 | 20,023 | Percent admitted | 100% | 46% | 43% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 10% | 11% | 10% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Syracuse University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 22,850 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 15,275 |
| Graduate enrollment | 7,575 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Syracuse University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
- Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) - Clinical training programs at the master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPB) ? Baccalaureate only level programs offered outside a school of public health
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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