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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    A
  2. Value
    A
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    B+
  5. Athletics
    A+
  6. Party Scene
    A+
  7. Professors
    A
  8. Location
    B-
  9. Dorms
    C+
  10. Campus Food
    B-
  11. Student Life
    A
  12. Safety
    C
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Syracuse University is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
Address
900 South Crouse Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13244
Website
syracuse.edu

Syracuse University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
52%
Application Deadline
January 1
SAT Range
1090-1290
ACT Range
25-29
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$31,823/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $17,662/ year
  • $30-48k
    $19,670/ year
  • $49-75k
    $25,109/ year
  • $76-110k
    $28,579/ year
  • $110k+
    $42,875/ year
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  • Simple, straightforward student loans with an easy application
  • Flexible repayment options, and strong borrower protections

Academics

Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.183 responses
63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.182 responses
54%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.182 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Psychology
    223 Graduates
  • Information Studies
    208 Graduates
  • Finance
    196 Graduates
  • Economics
    177 Graduates
  • Journalism
    164 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    159 Graduates
  • Marketing
    156 Graduates
  • Accounting
    140 Graduates
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
    135 Graduates
  • International Relations and National Security Studies
    134 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
14,607Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
20%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 112 responses
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  • Party hard, work hard
    53%
  • Party animal
    15%
  • Ambitious and likes to have fun.
    9%
  • Diligent
    9%
  • Friendly
    8%
  • East coaster
    4%
  • Astute
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
98%
Poll
69%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.236 responses
Poll
62%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.272 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 117 responses
Report
  • Orange
    27%
  • Opportunity
    22%
  • Amazing
    19%
  • Dynamic
    14%
  • Rich
    7%
  • Enlightening
    6%
  • So many things going on
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$58,400/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
82%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.116 responses
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Syracuse University Reviews

3,164 reviews
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Syracuse is a diamond in the rough of colleges. It's a well rounded school with a little bit of everything. Greek life, sports, great academics, a good reputation, and a beautiful campus; Cuse has everything to offer. At Syracuse you'll get a great education during the week, and a great social life on the weekends. But the social life isn't just for the weekends either; you better expect to be going out on Tuesdays and Thursdays too!
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Syracuse University not only has a beautiful campus but an enriching environment. The people, the staff, and locals are all so kind and warm despite the plethora of snow! Dorms are what you would expect but they also have apartment style dorms which are extravagant and quite spacious. the academics are strong and they have a wonderful music program so your weekend nights will be filled with sound and some sort of entertainment.
Syracuse University's greatest strength is it's school spirit. During basketball and football games, it is pleasing to see everyone representing their team. Tailgates and day-partys contribute to the school's party scene. Syracuse University throws down!