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Private nonprofit · Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University

Urban campus · 15,477 undergraduates · 15 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
46%
ACT middle 50%
29–32
Average net price
$38,793
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
84%
The Hall of Languages was the first building on the Syracuse University campus, opening in 1873.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Syracuse University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$15,817
$30,001 – $48,000
$15,845
$48,001 – $75,000
$21,132
$75,001 – $110,000
$28,780
Over $110,000
$55,401

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$84,517
Tuition and fees
$65,528
First-years given a grant by the school
76%
Average grant from the school
$34,259
Median debt at graduation
$26,000
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
46%
SAT middle 50%
1270–1440
ACT middle 50%
29–32
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
91%

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Syracuse University athletics

NCAA D1, 11 women's and 7 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Basketball1317
Cross country10679
Field hockey26–
Football–124
Ice hockey24–
Lacrosse3956
Rowing5255
Soccer3432
Softball23–
Tennis10–
Track & field10679
Volleyball19–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Social sciences
13%
Communication & journalism
13%
Business & marketing
12%
Visual & performing arts
9%
Psychology
8%
Computer & information sciences
7%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
84%
First-year retention
91%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$79,164
Median debt at graduation
$26,000
Students with a Pell grant
17%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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