Syracuse University, NY
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Large • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Syracuse University Rankings
Affordability20
Selectivity67
Retention76
Graduation74
Earnings65
Diversity71
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Syracuse University
79%
Bachelor’s
3%
Associate’s
18%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture3%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing11%
Communication, Journalism15%
Computer and Information Sciences8%
Education2%
Engineering8%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences4%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences13%
Visual and Performing Arts10%
Admissions
Getting into Syracuse University
50%
Admission Rate
645
Median SAT Math
630
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)590–700
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)590–670
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Syracuse University
$52K
In-State Tuition
$52K
Out-of-State Tuition
$65K
Average Total Cost
$34K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $21K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $27K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $32K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $46K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Syracuse University
47%
Receive Federal Loans
$25K
Median Federal Debt
79%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 38% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $23K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $26K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $25K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $25K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $24K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $32K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $16K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 74% | 48% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 79% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 85% | 57% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 88% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Syracuse University
90%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
83%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 71% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 83% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 83% | 61% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 83% | 56% | 53% |
| Black | 82% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 85% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 47% | 46% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 80% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 83% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 83% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Syracuse University
94%
Employment Rate
$46K
Median Salary
$30K
25 Pctl Salary
$63K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $30K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $46K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $63K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $73K | $64K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $46K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $53K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $62K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at Syracuse University
14,759
Undergraduates
92%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
7,577
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 57% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 14% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 41% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 44% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Syracuse University, NY
Upstate Medical University
0 miles, NW