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Syracuse University

#42 in Best Colleges for Design in America
  • 4 Year
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 3,249 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    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
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      C+
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    Syracuse is a highly rated private university located in Syracuse, New York. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 14,675 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Syracuse acceptance rate is 47%. Popular majors include Information Science, Psychology, and Finance. Graduating 83% of students, Syracuse alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $45,900.
    About Syracuse University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Atlantic Coast Conference
    Address
    900 South Crouse Ave.
    Syracuse, NY 13244
    Website
    syracuse.edu
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    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
    47%
    Application Deadline
    January 1
    SAT Range
    1160-1350
    ACT Range
    25-30
    Application Fee
    $75
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $35,306/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $27,878/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    73%

    Academics

    Professors
    A
    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
    64%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.190 responses
    55%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.190 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Information Science
      249 Graduates
    • Psychology
      232 Graduates
    • Finance
      186 Graduates
    • Economics
      185 Graduates
    • Marketing
      178 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      155 Graduates
    • Radio and Television
      140 Graduates
    • International Relations
      120 Graduates
    • Biology
      110 Graduates
    • Architecture
      108 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    14,675Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    577
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    15%
    Varsity Athletes
    4%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 120 responses
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    • Party hard, work hard
      53%
    • Party animal
      14%
    • Ambitious and likes to have fun.
      9%
    • Diligent
      8%
    • Friendly
      8%
    • East coaster
      4%
    • Astute
      1%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    99%
    Poll
    70%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.244 responses
    Poll
    62%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.280 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 125 responses
    Report
    • Orange
      28%
    • Opportunity
      22%
    • Amazing
      19%
    • Dynamic
      13%
    • Rich
      7%
    • Enlightening
      6%
    • So many things going on
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $62,100/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    83%
    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

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    I graduated from SU in 1988. I can't say enough good things about it. It has everything - a beautiful campus, excellent courses and devoted instructors, great Greek and sports life, if that is your preference, great dorms, tons of activities you can participate in. In addition, SU is a very generous school - it offers excellent financial aid for those who need it. I would HIGHLY recommend SU to you!
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    First off, I love all the resources the campus has to offer. If you’re struggling academically, mentally, emotionally, or even physically, there are many different departments in which can help fix that issue. Academically, there’s tutoring everyday of the week. Mentally and emotionally, we have a great department for counseling and human services. And physically, if you want to improve your daily health, body, or well being we have personal training services on campus as well. We have access to dining halls where there’s amazing food being served throughout the day. Being a transfer, the transition to such a prestigious university was difficult at first but Syracuse and its resources definitely helped a whole lot and I couldn’t be more thankful. Also, the networking on this campus is great. Finding an internship can be difficult, but the wide amount of Syracuse alumni working in different companies around the world definitely boosts our chances.
    It's a well-rounded school with everything. Greek life, sports, great academics, a good reputation, and a beautiful campus; Syracuse has everything to offer. At Syracuse, you'll get a great education during the week, and a great social life on the weekends. Great experiences with most classes and instructors, and feel that I have networked and learned more than I could imagine since my first day of class. Toured the college this summer and I absolutely loved it. The campus was amazing and everyone we spoke to was super nice. Syracuse's academics, student life, and athletics allow any student to explore their forte and find others with similar interests and life goals.