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Syracuse University
  • 4 Year
  • SYRACUSE, NY

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade A+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade C
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade C

editorial

Syracuse is a highly rated private university located in Syracuse, New York. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 14,806 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Syracuse acceptance rate is 59%. Popular majors include Information Science, Psychology, and Finance. Graduating 82% of students, Syracuse alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $45,900.

About

900 SOUTH CROUSE AVE
SYRACUSE, NY 13244
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference

Syracuse University Rankings

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

SU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
59%
Application Deadline
January 5
SAT Range
1220-1400
ACT Range
27-32
Application Fee
$85
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$43,545 / 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
$31,590 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
88%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 206 responses
62%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 231 responses
56%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 231 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    10%
  • On Campus
    88%
  • Online
    2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
14,806 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
615
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 160 responses
  • Party hard, work hard
    52%
  • Ambitious and likes to have fun.
    13%
  • Party animal
    13%
  • Friendly
    8%
  • Diligent
    6%
  • East coaster
    3%
  • Outgoing
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
84%
Poll
67%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 285 responses
Poll
63%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 321 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 166 responses
  • Orange
    31%
  • Opportunity
    20%
  • Amazing
    16%
  • Dynamic
    11%
  • Rich
    7%
  • Enlightening
    5%
  • So many things going on
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$62,100 / 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. 121 responses

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