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
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Rankings
To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. Syracuse University has been ranked at the 156th position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Jan
Acceptance Rate
50%
SAT Range
1180 - 1370
ACT Range
25 - 30
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Recommended
Accept Common App
Yes
The admissions process is moderately difficult albeit selective in its approach. To kickstart the admission process at SU, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $85. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1180-1380 to improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 26 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Syracuse University is 28. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 900 South Crouse Ave., Syracuse, New York 13244. They can also call them at (315) 443-1870.
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
Before applying to SU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $73,069 per year. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($53,849), books and supplies ($1,536), room and boarding ($15,910), and budget for other expenses ($1,774). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
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
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
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by SU. At SU, $15,910 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Syracuse University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at SU costs around $7,290 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 47% male and 53% female students enrolled at the university.
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
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at SU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $5,872, whereas the financial aid is $25,771. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $4,018 and institutional aid worth $25,771. At SU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $270,000,000 per year.