Syracuse University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Syracuse, New York with 15,477 undergraduates. It admits 46% of applicants, costs an average of $43,336 a year after grants and graduates 81% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Syracuse University acceptance rate and admissions
Syracuse University admitted 46% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 2. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 640 to 720, math 630 to 720). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Syracuse University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Early decision II | Jan 5, 2027 |
| Early action | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Regular decision | Jan 5, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early decision II, Jan 5, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $85 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Syracuse University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Syracuse University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $68,429 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $19,756 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $87,852 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $43,336 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $43,336 a year after grants and scholarships, $44,516 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Syracuse University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Syracuse University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 81% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $85,054 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $21,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 25% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Syracuse University majors and what graduates earn
Syracuse University awarded bachelor's degrees in 81 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer and information sciences ($120,773).
All 81 majors at Syracuse University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and information sciences | 83 | $93,174 | $120,773 | $22,813 |
| Finance | 214 | $80,290 | $120,274 | $23,250 |
| Accounting | 66 | $81,076 | $112,682 | $24,125 |
| Computer engineering | 20 | $87,778 | $110,988 | $26,201 |
| Information science | 172 | $81,572 | $104,842 | $20,656 |
| Biomedical engineering | 27 | $79,321 | $99,521 | $27,000 |
| Business administration | 111 | $69,614 | $91,472 | $21,750 |
| Mechanical engineering | 56 | $76,883 | $91,438 | $23,500 |
| Marketing | 151 | $66,466 | $91,235 | $24,976 |
| Real Estate | 43 | $75,378 | $90,764 | $20,500 |
| Public relations and advertising | 228 | $63,858 | $90,535 | $24,250 |
| Aerospace engineering | 39 | $70,395 | $90,470 | $27,000 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services | 28 | $67,165 | $90,210 | $24,250 |
| Public administration | 65 | $61,347 | $89,732 | $21,500 |
| Civil engineering | 34 | $78,596 | $88,996 | $22,236 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 65 | $63,941 | $87,851 | $26,500 |
| Biotechnology | 14 | $50,031 | $87,596 | $26,250 |
| Chemical engineering | 9 | $80,691 | $87,529 | n/a |
| Romance languages | 15 | $49,064 | $84,654 | $23,750 |
| Economics | 212 | $63,076 | $83,649 | $20,600 |
| Mathematics | 29 | n/a | $81,941 | $24,250 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 121 | $63,810 | $76,367 | $29,527 |
| Political science | 159 | $56,555 | $75,239 | $22,579 |
| Geography | 25 | n/a | $71,543 | $21,500 |
| Graphic and industrial design | 104 | $47,057 | $71,527 | $23,571 |
| Radio, TV and digital media | 109 | $42,990 | $70,815 | $22,250 |
| Journalism | 152 | $50,132 | $70,404 | $22,572 |
| Communication | 96 | $52,563 | $70,106 | $21,000 |
| Public health | 49 | $50,980 | $69,776 | $24,322 |
| Security Science and Technology | 59 | $42,706 | $69,491 | $24,875 |
| Human services | 15 | $53,805 | $68,314 | $23,375 |
| Biology | 109 | $38,373 | $68,283 | $23,250 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 150 | $48,438 | $68,219 | $23,250 |
| International relations | 85 | $47,500 | $68,049 | $23,250 |
| Chemistry | 14 | $54,129 | $68,017 | n/a |
| Interior Architecture | 23 | $62,061 | $67,227 | n/a |
| Sociology | 44 | $46,011 | $67,044 | $21,500 |
| Psychology | 247 | $41,258 | $65,694 | $21,091 |
| Teacher education by subject | 16 | $43,555 | $65,410 | $24,902 |
| History | 44 | $39,111 | $64,871 | $20,609 |
| Special education | 31 | $55,359 | $62,864 | $24,750 |
| Education | 27 | n/a | $62,372 | n/a |
| Arts management | 33 | $49,151 | $61,819 | $27,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 28 | $54,123 | $61,159 | $21,875 |
| Social work | 15 | $50,649 | $60,920 | $26,000 |
| English | 33 | $38,821 | $60,602 | $19,500 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 20 | n/a | $58,038 | $19,344 |
| Speech-language pathology | 20 | n/a | $56,485 | $26,387 |
| Film and photography | 55 | $39,522 | $54,115 | $26,602 |
| Neuroscience | 47 | $39,783 | $54,088 | $25,500 |
| Human development and family studies | 31 | $42,302 | $53,522 | $21,000 |
| Anthropology | 25 | n/a | $53,196 | n/a |
| Theater | 73 | $31,467 | $44,045 | $23,250 |
| Fine and studio arts | 27 | $32,998 | $43,988 | $27,000 |
| Data analytics | 137 | n/a | n/a | $23,025 |
| Environmental science | 47 | $60,456 | n/a | $20,500 |
| Philosophy | 22 | $39,313 | n/a | $21,500 |
| Electrical engineering | 19 | $79,414 | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental engineering | 19 | $59,851 | n/a | n/a |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | 16 | n/a | n/a | $22,219 |
| Music | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Graphic Communications | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Applied mathematics | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Geology and earth sciences | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| IT and network administration | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Linguistics | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Religious studies | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nutrition Sciences | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Statistics | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Architectural history | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Area Studies | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Programming | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Management information systems | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Syracuse University
117 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 117 graduate programs
Students and location
- 15,477 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 56% women, 44% men
- 15 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Syracuse University?
Syracuse University admitted 46% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Syracuse University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $68,429. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $43,336 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Syracuse University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 640 to 720 in reading and writing and 630 to 720 in math, and 29 to 32 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Syracuse University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Syracuse University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Syracuse University?
81% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Syracuse University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $85,054 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.