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Syracuse University

Syracuse, NYPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 46% Acceptance
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46%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$38,793
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
15.5K
Students
Large campus body
$60,459
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Syracuse University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Syracuse, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 15.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 46%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
15.5K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
46% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading640 - 720
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math630 - 720
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite29 - 32
1typical 50% range36
46%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences14% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Engineering7% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,598
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $146,546
Earnings 5yr: $135,693
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,634
Earnings 5yr: $123,542
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,750
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,773
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,274
Earnings 5yr: $109,595
Debt: $27,000
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $114,122
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,074
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,682
Earnings 5yr: $101,760
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,673
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,988
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,435
Earnings 5yr: $109,108
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $108,190
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,868
Earnings 5yr: $109,591
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,842
Earnings 5yr: $101,251
Debt: $26,694
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,521
Earnings 5yr: $100,385
Debt: $27,000
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,648
Earnings 5yr: $97,544
Debt: N/A
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,311
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,844
Earnings 5yr: $97,274
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,472
Earnings 5yr: $96,698
Debt: $27,000
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,446
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$38,793
In-State Tuition$65,528
Out-of-State Tuition$65,528
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

17%
Pell Grants
32%
Take Loans
79%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$60,459
+31% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$79,164

Completion Signals

84%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
90%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,697
Est. Monthly Payment
$256/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

44%
Men
56%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
19%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$106,972
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