Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Syracuse, New York. Syracuse is a great location for students who prefer city over country life.
What Is Syracuse University Known For?
4,116Undergraduate Awards
$54,544Avg Cost After Aid
52%Acceptance Rate
The highest award offered at Syracuse is the doctor's degree.
During a recent academic cycle, 67% of the faculty were full-time.
Students who graduate from Syracuse with a bachelor's degree make about $79,164 a year. That's 94% more than those who graduate from other schools.
The average Syracuse student graduates in 4.1 years. That's better than the national average of 4.4 years.
With an acceptance rate of 52%, Syracuse does not let just anybody through their doors! Make sure you spend enough time polishing up your application so you will make a great impression.
Approximately 41% of accepted students are men and 59% are women. The acceptance rate for men is 52%, and the acceptance rate for women is 52%.
Average Test Scores
About 26% of students accepted to Syracuse submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 630 and 710. Math scores were between 630 and 720.
SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Syracuse University ( 630 to 710 )
SAT Math Scores for Syracuse University ( 630 to 720 )
Syracuse received ACT scores from 11% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT English scores ranged between 28 and 34. Math scores were between 26 and 0. Composite scores were between 28 and 32.
ACT English Scores for Syracuse University ( 28 to 34 )
ACT Composite Scores for Syracuse University ( 28 to 32 )
Can I Afford Syracuse University?
$54,544Net Price
41%Take Out Loans
The overall average net price of Syracuse is $54,544. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.
Student Loan Debt
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Syracuse, approximately 41% of students took out student loans averaging $10,986 a year. That adds up to $43,944 over four years for those students.
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Syracuse University Undergraduate Student Diversity
13,832Full-Time Undergraduates
54%Women
28%Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 14,479 undergraduate students at Syracuse, with 13,832 being full-time and 647 being part-time.
There are also 6,843 graduate students at the school.
Gender Diversity
Of the 13,832 full-time undergraduates at Syracuse, 46% are male and 54% are female.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of Syracuse University students is as follows.
Race/Ethnicity
Number of Grads
Asian
931
Black or African American
917
Hispanic or Latino
1,425
White
7,563
International Students
1,954
Other Races/Ethnicities
1,042
Geographic Diversity
New York students aren't the only ones who study at Syracuse University. At this time, 45 states are represented by the student population at the school.
Over 114 countries are represented at Syracuse. The most popular countries sending students to the school are China, India, and South Korea.
Syracuse University Undergraduate Concentrations
The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
