Overview
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Best Colleges Rank
Syracuse University sits on a hilltop campus in central New York, approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The campus features a mix of Romanesque and contemporary architecture, with many buildings constructed from distinctive local limestone, centered around a prominent quad. Founded in 1870, Syracuse operates as a private research institution known for its programs in communications, particularly through the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, as well as architecture, business, and public affairs. The university maintains a selective admissions process and houses the majority of its undergraduate students in campus residence halls and apartments across multiple living communities. Syracuse competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Orange, with its men's basketball program having achieved notable success in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Ratings
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Syracuse is rated within the top 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Syracuse University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#160 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#126 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Colleges in New York
#19 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#568 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#75 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1260/1430 |
| ACT | 28/32 |
| GPA | 3.69 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $85 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 |
| Other Fees | $1,751 |
| Room and Board | $18,444 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,952 |
| Total One Year Cost | $85,147 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| Communication | 17% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
| Psychology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196413 IPEDS survey data for Syracuse University.
Current students may use the Syracuse University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025