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Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY·Private·~46% acceptance

Syracuse University is a private university in Syracuse, NY. It admits about 46% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $38,793 per year after financial aid. About 82% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $79,164 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$38,793/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $84,517
Aid cuts ~$45,724/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Jan 5
EA
RD
Jan 5

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Admissions
GPA range3.45–4
SAT (middle 50%)1270–1440
ACT (middle 50%)29–32
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
82%
graduation rate
90%
freshman retention
$60,459
median earnings, 6yr
$79,164
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Syracuse University's acceptance rate?
Syracuse University admits about 46% of applicants.
How much does Syracuse University cost?
At Syracuse University, the average net price after aid is about $38,793 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $84,517 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Syracuse University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1270–1440 on the SAT and 29–32 on the ACT.
What are Syracuse University's application deadlines?
Syracuse University's deadlines are Early Decision around Jan 5, Regular Decision around Jan 5. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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