About Syracuse University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
22,803
Website
https://www.syracuse.eduAccreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit research institution that was established on March 24, 1870. Syracuse University campus is located in heart of the New York State. The university was the first to adopt one official color (Orange) and first in the nation to offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. It is dedicated to providing students with services, information, and support that would help them to achieve personal as well as professional success.
From the year 1870, the university grew very big and offered programs even in physical science and modern languages. As soon as after World War II the university got transformed into a major research institute and also provides a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors and also has student population from 50 U.S. states and 123 countries.
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The student-faculty ratio is 15:1.
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University acceptance rate is 52%.
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The graduation rate of the university is 82%.
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The retention rate is 91% for the full-time students and 67% for part-time students.
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The total student population of the university is 21,970, which includes 19,153 full time and 2,817 part-time students.
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University notable alumni include Bob Costas, Joe Biden, Dick Clark, Aaron Sorkin, and more.
Online Education at Syracuse University
The university's i-school is serving its non-traditional students from 1993. The online classes are taught by the same faculty who teach the campus students. The only difference a student can find between online and on-campus programs is that the way in which they are delivered. The university's fully online classes are convenient, flexible, and affordable.
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The university provides 28 online programs across various disciplines. Syracuse University majors include Arts, Business Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Science, and Public Administration.
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MediaSite is a tool that helps faculty to capture, create, and import content that is generated from classrooms, an event, video conference, and publish content to their students through various methods.
Reviews
Students reviews on the university are as follows.
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Students say that the university has got everything with them. It has a great Greek life, sports, academics, reputation, and of course campus. The university provides great education during the week and great social life during weekends.
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The university has a good atmosphere and welcoming environment. A student will never feel like an outsider and campus feels like a home.
Rankings
Some of the rankings according to the US News are as follows.
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The university is ranked 26th in 'Best School for Veterans'.
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Syracuse is ranked 51st in 'Best Value Schools'.
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It is ranked 53rd in 'National Universities'.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Jan
Acceptance Rate
50%
SAT Range
1180 - 1370
ACT Range
25 - 30
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accept Common App
Yes
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$39,005
Average Annual Cost
$50,230
Books And Supplies
$1,500
Other Fees
$1,623
Room And Board
$15,550
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,733
Total One Year Cost
$70,636
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
90%
Part-Time Retention Rate
100%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$3,609
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Psychology, General
232 Graduates
Information Science/Studies
217 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
187 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
186 Graduates
Economics
185 Graduates
Marketing
178 Graduates
Political Science and Government
155 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
146 Graduates
Journalism
145 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
141 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
140 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
120 Graduates
Architectural Sciences and Technolo...
108 Graduates
Biology, General
108 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
106 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
100 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
85 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
81 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
76 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
73 Graduates
Public Health
69 Graduates
History
67 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
66 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
61 Graduates
Public Administration
61 Graduates
Civil Engineering
58 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
51 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
49 Graduates
Sociology
48 Graduates
Social Work
46 Graduates
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...
44 Graduates
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...
43 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
42 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
42 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
38 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
37 Graduates
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...
36 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
35 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
34 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
32 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
31 Graduates
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astrona...
30 Graduates
Applied Mathematics
30 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
30 Graduates
Education, General
27 Graduates
Mathematics
27 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
26 Graduates
Computer Engineering
25 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
25 Graduates
Music
24 Graduates
Chemistry
23 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
23 Graduates
Real Estate
23 Graduates
Anthropology
20 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
20 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
20 Graduates
Interior Architecture
18 Graduates
Philosophy
16 Graduates
Human Services, General
15 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
14 Graduates
Biotechnology
12 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
12 Graduates
Physics
11 Graduates
Environmental/Environmental Health...
10 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
10 Graduates
Nutrition Sciences
9 Graduates
Area Studies
8 Graduates
Systems Science and Theory
5 Graduates
Classical and Ancient Studies
4 Graduates
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement,...
4 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
3 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
2 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
2 Graduates
Hospitality Administration/Manageme...
2 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
1 Graduates
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, G...
1 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
15,226
Socio-Economic Diversity
21%
Part-time
4%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$75,289 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 99% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
99%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$8,260/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $7,290/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$7,290/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Otto the 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
12
Sports Club
56
Sports Team (Men)
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,900/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$62,100/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$231 - 322
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$26,296
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$6,206
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,808
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$24,442
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$45,827
$30K - $48K
$44,065
$48K - $75K
$38,015
$75K - $110K
$33,632
> $110K
$19,394
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$270,000,000
The university provides financial aid in the form of scholarships, loans, and grants. The office of financial aid helps students in finding the best source that is available to make their education affordable in Syracuse. Students looking for a financial assistance has to fill up the FAFSA form.
Syracuse University federal school code is 002882.
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Federal Aid includes grants such as Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), TEACH Grants, and loans such as Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and Direct PLUS Loan. Federal Work-Study option helps students to work for part-time and earn money for their education.
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State Aids includes New York Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
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Syracuse University Scholarships and Grants include Academic Merit, AmeriCorps Scholarships, Haudenosaunee Scholarships, Haudenosaunee Honor Scholarship, Junior Achievement Scholarship, and Syracuse University Grant.
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Military Aid includes the Post 9/11 GI Bill, Tuition Assistance Program, and Yellow Ribbon Program.
