Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY · Midsize city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 45.9%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 42,089
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 17,545
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 3,672
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 21%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 41%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 42%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 640–720
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 630–720
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 29–32
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 24% / 9%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- required
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $84,517
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $65,528
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $65,528
- Median debt at graduation
- $26,000
- Students with federal loans
- 32%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 84%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 90%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $50,956
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $79,164
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 15,477
- Graduate students
- 6,632
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 15 : 1
- Women
- 56%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 17%
- Full-time faculty
- 68%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- Chancellor and President
- Kent Syverud
- Main phone
- (315) 443-1870
- Address
- 900 South Crouse Ave., Syracuse, NY 13244
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 1 | late December |
| Early Action | November 1 | early February |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 5 | mid-January |
| Regular Decision | January 5 | mid-March |
- Apply with
- Common App, Coalition/Scoir
- Application fee
- $85 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Recommendations
- 1 counselor evaluation + 1 academic recommendation
Testing: SAT/ACT not required for fall 2026 through spring 2028 entry; self-reported scores accepted
Financial aid policies
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- Merit scholarships: Merit scholarships offered at admission; no separate application
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Early Decision admit rate
- 55.7% (1,478 of 2,654)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 14,242 / 6,530 / 2,039
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: syracuse.edu, syracuse.edu, syracuse.edu, syracuse.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.