Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
44.38%
Admission Rate
Somewhat Selective
14,854 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, large, highly residential
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Syracuse University (Syracuse, 'Cuse, or SU) is a private research university in Syracuse, New York. The institution's roots can be traced to the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded in 1831 by the Methodist Episcopal Church in Lima, New York. After several years of debate over relocating the college to Syracuse, the university was established in 1870, independent of the college. Since 1920, the university has identified itself as nonsectarian, although it maintains a relationship with The United Methodist Church.
The campus is in the University Hill neighborhood of Syracuse, east and southeast of downtown, on one of the larger hills. Its large campus features an eclectic mix of buildings, ranging from nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival structures to contemporary buildings. SU is organized into 13 schools and colleges, with nationally recognized programs in information studies and library science, architecture, communications, business administration, inclusive education and wellness, sport management, public administration, engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". Alumni and affiliates include three Nobel Prize laureates, one Fields Medalist, 36 Olympic Medalists, 13 Pulitzer Prize recipients, numerous Academy Award winners, two Rhodes Scholars, four Marshall Scholars, 46th president of the United States Joe Biden, and various governors and members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Syracuse University athletic teams, known as the Orange, participate in 20 intercollegiate sports. SU is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, or ACC for all NCAA Division I athletics, except for the men's rowing and women's ice hockey teams. SU is also a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference.
"Syracuse University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syracuse_University.
The campus is in the University Hill neighborhood of Syracuse, east and southeast of downtown, on one of the larger hills. Its large campus features an eclectic mix of buildings, ranging from nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival structures to contemporary buildings. SU is organized into 13 schools and colleges, with nationally recognized programs in information studies and library science, architecture, communications, business administration, inclusive education and wellness, sport management, public administration, engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". Alumni and affiliates include three Nobel Prize laureates, one Fields Medalist, 36 Olympic Medalists, 13 Pulitzer Prize recipients, numerous Academy Award winners, two Rhodes Scholars, four Marshall Scholars, 46th president of the United States Joe Biden, and various governors and members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Syracuse University athletic teams, known as the Orange, participate in 20 intercollegiate sports. SU is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, or ACC for all NCAA Division I athletics, except for the men's rowing and women's ice hockey teams. SU is also a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference.
"Syracuse University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syracuse_University.
Location
City
Syracuse, New York
Locale
City: Midsize (population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Region
Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 14.4% |
| Social Sciences | 13.9% |
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 10.5% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 9.7% |
| Engineering | 7.9% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 7.7% |
| Psychology | 6.4% |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | 4.0% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 4.0% |
| Architecture And Related Services | 3.9% |
| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 3.5% |
| Health Professions And Related Programs | 2.4% |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | 2.3% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 2.0% |
| Education | 1.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 1.1% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 1.0% |
| History | 0.9% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 0.7% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 0.5% |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | 0.4% |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | 0.4% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 0.3% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 0.3% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | 0.0% |
Cost
Tuition
$53,849.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
42.03%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$34,482.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1291
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 710 | 655 | 600 |
| Verbal | 670 | 625 | 580 |
ACT Scores
28
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 30 | 28 | 25 |
| English | 33 | 29 | 25 |
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