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Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York 13244

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Syracuse University is a private urban institution in Syracuse, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1351.

A large campus of 15.2K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

81% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $79,164 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $41,026.

Established
1870
Motto
Suos Cultores Scientia Coronat
Mascot
Otto the Orange
Type
Private research university
Conference
Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA)
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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42%Acceptance
1351SAT Avg
15,245Students
15:1Student:Faculty
81%Grad Rate
$79,164Earnings 10yr
$41,026Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Syracuse University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate41.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1351

Reading & WritingMid: 650
630710
MathMid: 660
630720

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2832

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

41.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1351

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$63,061
Room & Board$18,444
Books & Supplies$1,690
Total Cost of Attendance$80,396
Average Net Price$41,026
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,505
$30–48K$16,002
$48–75K$19,633
$75–110K$31,776
$110K+$55,337

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$41,026

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,697

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

116

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (281)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
15,245
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Black 8%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 7%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate81.3%
Freshman Retention91.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$60,459
8 Years$70,598
10 Years$79,164

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$65,000
Men
$74,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#75
Forbes
#108
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#97

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

150Very High

Estimated from NY state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
194 mi(336 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
219 mi(380 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
262 mi(454 min)

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