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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 46%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $43,336
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 81%
- Median earnings
- $85,054
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Syracuse University is a private nonprofit college in Syracuse, NY with 15,477 undergraduates. It admits 46% of applicants, and admitted students average 1375 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $43,336 per year ($21,872 for families earning under $30,000). 81% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $85,054 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 46%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 42,089
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 17,545
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing640–720
200800
SAT Math630–720
200800
ACT Composite29–32
136
What Syracuse University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesRequired
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $87,852
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $68,429
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$21,872
- $30–48k$21,339
- $48–75k$25,499
- $75–110k$33,983
- $110k+$60,127
Get a personal estimate with Syracuse University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 81%
- Freshman retention
- 90%
- Median earnings
- $85,054
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 15,477
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 19%
- White56%
- Hispanic13%
- Black8%
- Asian7%
Syracuse University FAQ
What is Syracuse University's acceptance rate?+
Syracuse University admits 46% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Syracuse University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 640–720 on SAT Reading and Writing and 630–720 on SAT Math; the average total is 1375.
What ACT score do you need for Syracuse University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 29–32.
Is Syracuse University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Syracuse University?+
In Fall 2023, 42,089 students applied to Syracuse University and 17,545 were admitted; 3,672 enrolled.
Does Syracuse University consider legacy status?+
No. Syracuse University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Syracuse University require an essay?+
Syracuse University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Syracuse University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $87,852 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $43,336.
What is Syracuse University's graduation rate?+
81% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 196413 · How we use this data
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