Syracuse University Description:
Located in the Finger Lakes region of central New York, Syracuse University has made a name for itself in both academics and athletics. Programs in media studies, art and business are all worth a look, to name just a few. The university's high level of research has earned it membership in the Association of American Universities. For its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, Syracuse was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The Syracuse Orange compete in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference. The campus is the home of the 50,000 seat Carrier Dome, the largest college dome stadium in the country.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 49%
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Syracuse
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 510 / 620
- SAT Math: 540 / 650
- SAT Writing: 520 / 630
- ACT Composite: 23 / 28
- ACT English: 23 / 28
- ACT Math: 23 / 28
- ACT Writing: 8 / 9
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 20,407 (14,201 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 44% Male / 56% Female
- 95% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $37,668
- Books: $1,322
- Room and Board: $13,254
- Other Expenses: $1,546
- Total Cost: $53,790
Syracuse University Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 79%
- Syracuse University Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 73%
- Loans: 63%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $25,792
- Loans: $7,657
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Architecture, Biology, Commercial and Advertising Art, Finance, Information Science, International Relations, Marketing, Political Science, Psychology, Radio and Television
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 91%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 72%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 82%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Syracuse University Vision Statements:
read the complete vision statement at http://www.syr.edu/about/vision.html
"Today, in a world in which knowledge is paramount, we believe that we best fulfill our role as an anchor institution in our community when:
- We educate fully informed and committed citizens;
- We provide access to opportunity;
- We strengthen democratic institutions;
- We create innovation that matters, and we share knowledge generously;
- We inform and engage public opinion and debate; and
- We cultivate and sustain public intellectuals"
