Syracuse University
Location: Syracuse, NY (urban, small city)
Size: 14,407 students
Avg percent need-met: 95%
Acceptance rate: 69%
Middle 50% ACT: 25-30 **Test Optional through 2023-24 Admissions Cycle**
Middle 50% SAT: 1160-1370 **Test Optional through 2023-24 Admissions Cycle**
Syracuse has a lot of school spirit. Outside of classes, life revolves around athletics and partying, and the Greek presence is big. Despite the size, it feels cohesive and connective, and 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: Communications, Business, Information Technology, Psychology
Academic approach: Research university
Campus tradition: To celebrate the founding of the university, the entire campus dons the school’s trademark bright orange on National Orange Day. Campus buildings are also lit up orange the whole day.
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Campus Life
Syracuse is known for their school spirit, so much so that they ranked first in America for college school spirit three years in a row.
Over 300 student clubs to choose from and more than 40 Greek life organizations
18 D1 varsity sports and tons of students are involved in intramural sports with unique options like bean bag toss and Fortnite Tournament
On-campus museums, libraries, and galleries that allow students to explore beyond the classroom.
Application Details
RD deadline: January 1st
Early Action deadline: N/A
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $85
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due January 1st
Interviews: Important
School also featured in: Coaches Choice, Beyond the Classroom, Similar to Highly Selective - Cornell, Northeast Schools