Syracuse University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	8,291
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	59%
Students retention rate	90%
On-time graduation rate	82%

Located in Syracuse, New York, Syracuse University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Syracuse University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Syracuse University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Syracuse University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

59.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$57,591

Cost of attendance at Syracuse University in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$57,591

Cost of attendance at Syracuse University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Syracuse University received on average $31,590 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$31,590

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	627	18%	$5,289	$3,316,255
Other Federal Grant	711	20%	$7,289	$5,182,558
State Grant/Scholarships	442	13%	$3,919	$1,732,022
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,000	86%	$29,412	$88,234,886
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,012	86%	$31,590	$95,149,466

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Syracuse University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Syracuse University students is 82.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 86.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 77.6%.

82.4%

asian 80.2% 227 students
African American 76.5% 186 students
white 84.5% 1,639 students
unknown 82.1% 87 students
hispanic 82.1% 270 students
International Students 80.8% 357 students
Mixed Race 72.9% 78 students

Sport Conferences

Football Atlantic Coast Conference
Basketball Atlantic Coast Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Syracuse University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Syracuse University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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