At a glance
Average net price
$38,793
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
83.6%
Admission rate
46%
Undergrad size
15,477
In-state tuition
$65,528
Out-of-state tuition
$65,528
Cost of attendance
$84,517
Median earnings (10y)
$79,164
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,375
- ACT midpoint
- 30
- Retention
- 90.1%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (34%), social sciences (26%), stem (20%).
- STEM20%
- Health2%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts34%
- Social sciences26%
- Trades & services5%
- Communication14.5%~2,243 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business13.7%~2,116 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences13.4%~2,069 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,390 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science7.5%~1,158 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering6.6%~1,017 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology6.5%~1,003 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~684 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Architecture4.3%~661 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~628 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~375 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~319 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~314 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~300 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education1.9%~288 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.4%~214 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~164 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.9%~132 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~119 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.6%~87 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 781 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 564 | $98,396 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 527 | $32,210 | $26,865 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 425 | $45,639 | $26,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 416 | $47,611 | $26,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 395 | $68,264 | $27,000 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 389 | $58,676 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 382 | $37,302 | $27,000 |
| Law. | First professional | 368 | $59,689 | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 354 | $60,673 | $26,694 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 313 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master's | 312 | $54,111 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 306 | $39,308 | $26,799 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 276 | $50,778 | $26,951 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Bachelor's | 264 | $52,943 | $31,000 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 262 | $39,363 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 253 | $37,905 | $27,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 242 | $37,847 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 239 | $60,519 | $27,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 207 | $78,789 | — |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | 205 | $45,905 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 203 | $26,042 | $27,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 201 | $40,400 | $27,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 195 | $37,488 | $26,635 |
| Journalism. | Master's | 183 | $36,216 | — |
| Public Administration. | Bachelor's | 173 | $48,017 | $26,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 173 | $64,229 | $27,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Master's | 156 | $57,929 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 155 | $74,507 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | Graduate certificate | 146 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 126 | — | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 123 | $43,785 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 122 | $21,187 | $27,000 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 117 | $25,768 | $27,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 111 | $27,741 | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 105 | $32,936 | $24,750 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 105 | $46,454 | $26,350 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 102 | $28,360 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 96 | $55,056 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 92 | $63,925 | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a very large institution located in Syracuse, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 15,477 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Communication, Business, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Syracuse University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $38,793 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $65,528 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $84,517 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 83.6%, a strong completion outcome. 90.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $79,164 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Syracuse University confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Communication, Business, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (34% of credentials), social sciences (26% of credentials), stem (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Syracuse University accepts 46% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,375. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.
Location & campus
Set in Syracuse, New York (city), Syracuse University draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Syracuse University
Q.How much does Syracuse University cost?
The average net price at Syracuse University is $38,793 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $84,517.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Syracuse University?
Syracuse University has a 6-year graduation rate of 83.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Syracuse University?
Syracuse University admits 46% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Syracuse University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Syracuse University graduate earns $79,164 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Syracuse University?
Published tuition is $65,528 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Syracuse University located?
Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, New York (ZIP 13244).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Syracuse University at their official website.