Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

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Acceptance Rate

42%

Enrollment

15,245

Graduation Rate

81%

Student-Faculty Ratio

15:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$79,164

Retention Rate

91%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1260–1430

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)28–32

136

Test Policy: Test Optional

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$63,061

Out-of-State Tuition

$63,061

Avg Net Price

$41,026

Room & Board

$18,444

Total COA

$80,396

Median Debt

$26,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$21,505

$30,001–48,000

$16,002

$48,001–75,000

$19,633

$75,001–110,000

$31,776

$110,001+

$55,337

Pell Grant Rate: 16%

Federal Loan Rate: 34%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$81,505

Estimated Net Price$41,026 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

81%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$79,164

Retention Rate

91%

Median Debt

$26,000

Top Programs

Communication

14.6%

Business & Marketing

12.7%

Social Sciences

12.6%

Visual & Performing Arts

9.2%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

7.1%

Psychology

7.1%

Computer Science

6.5%

Engineering

6.0%

Architecture

5.1%

Biology

3.7%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Economics	274	$70,698
Psychology, General	252	$53,593
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	232	$71,592
Finance and Financial Management Services	231	$91,086
Information Science/Studies	216	$84,923
Political Science and Government	198	$59,450
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	180	$59,233
Marketing	169	$68,357
Communication and Media Studies	134	$53,833
Journalism	131	$62,752
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	129	$55,339
Business Administration, Management and Operations	122	$71,365
Biology, General	116	$54,536
International Relations and National Security Studies	106	$57,789
Accounting and Related Services	104	$85,784

Demographics

Men 45%Women 55%

White

55.3%

Black

7.6%

Hispanic

11.5%

Asian

7.3%

Two or More

4.4%

International

11.6%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-15

EDII2026-01-05

REA2026-01-05

App Fee (Domestic)$85

App Fee (International)$85

1 required essay

Required

Syracuse University is a place that seeks to be welcoming to all – and has been since our founding. Explain why you are interested in Syracuse University and describe a personal experience in which you persevered through adversity, rejected discrimination, learned a lesson, or were inspired by the courageous actions of others and how you will apply what you learned to our community in a positive way.