Syracuse, NY
Syracuse University was established in 1870 and has grown into an R1 research institution comprising 13 schools and colleges offering more than 200 majors and minors. The university operates several study abroad centers as part of a global program and is home to more than 40 research centers and institutes. Syracuse competes in NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Admissions
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from Syracuse University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 23% submitted SAT scores, 8% submitted ACT scores.
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision I: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 5, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 5, 2027
Confirm on Syracuse University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Syracuse University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Syracuse University weighs your application
From Syracuse University's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Syracuse University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Syracuse University look for in applicants?
Per Syracuse University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, application essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities, talent/ability, character/personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Syracuse University's acceptance rate?
Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY admits approximately 46% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Syracuse University?
Per Syracuse University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1300–1410 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for Syracuse University?
Per Syracuse University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 29–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
How much does Syracuse University cost?
Syracuse University's total cost of attendance is reported at $84,517 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Syracuse University?
Syracuse University's deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Early Decision II Jan 5, 2027; Regular Decision Jan 5, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Syracuse University require students to live on campus?
No -- Syracuse University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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