Syracuse University
Location: Syracuse, NY (urban, mid-sized city)
Size: 14,727 students
Avg percent need-met: 95%
Acceptance rate: 69%
Middle 50% ACT: 25-30 **Test Optional through 2023-2024 Admissions Cycle**
Middle 50% SAT: 1160-1370 **Test Optional through 2023-2024 Admissions Cycle**
Syracuse is a large university, with a lot of school spirit. Outside of school, life revolves around athletics and partying, and the Greek presence is big. Despite the size, it feels cohesive and connective, but there are many academic tracks and options within each school. There’s a great alumni network and access to resources, and professors are accessible and helpful.
Popular majors / known for: Psychology, Finance, Information Science, Communications
Academic approach: Research university
Fun fact / campus tradition: National Orange Day is Syracuse's version of homecoming, taken to a whole new level
Check out campus photos here!
Beyond the Classroom
Syracuse has a nationally-renowned study abroad program, featuring internships, Signature Seminars, language study at all levels, homestays, field research, and community engagement projects. There are 100 programs in 60 countries to choose from.
The Shaw Center is the hub for academic community engagement, offering a range of leadership internships, literacy initiatives, and community-based learning opportunities.
The SOURCE offers resources to undergraduates who want to conduct research with a professor—from finding an opening to securing funding.
Any Syracuse student can apply to be a part of a living-learning community.
Application Details
RD deadline: January 1st
Early Action deadline: None
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $85
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due January 1st
Interviews: Important
School also featured in: Coaches Choice, Big School Feel, Similar to Highly Selective - Cornell, Northeast Schools