Syracuse University
Location: Syracuse, NY (urban, small 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 lots of school spirit. There are a lot of academic tracks and options within the various schools, plus there are a lot of majors that can be hard to find elsewhere! Professors are accessible and helpful. Outside of the classroom, life tends to revolve around athletics and partying, plus the Greek presence is big. The overall community feels cohesive and connected. The alumni network is great and there are lot of access to resources.
Popular majors / known for: Engineering, Architecture, Communications, Business, Visual and Performing Arts
Academic approach: Research university with 13 schools and colleges, including a school of architecture,
Fun fact: Syracuse University has the largest snow plow in the world!
Check out campus photos here!
Why Coaches Love It:
Syracuse's College of Engineering & Computer Science includes 4 separate academic departments offering 10 different undergraduate Bachelor of Science majors. Big Division 1 state school vibes with the strong out of state financial aid of a private college. - Emily
The academics are really solid, and students have a lot of opportunities to major in!
Syracuse has great financial aid, which makes it accessible to students!
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: Beyond the Classroom, Big School Feel, Similar to Highly Selective - Cornell