What makes Syracuse different
- Communications. The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications covers journalism, advertising, film and more.
- Information studies and architecture. Its School of Information Studies and School of Architecture are both among its larger programs by graduates.
- Upstate winters. Long, snowy winters and a campus on a hill above the city.
What Syracuse students study
The most common bachelor's degrees (class of 2024): psychology (220), finance (162), information studies (151), political science (134), marketing (124) and architectural studies (121). Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
You may thrive at Syracuse if…
- You're interested in media, communication, information technology or architecture.
- You want a private university with a big-conference sports scene.
- You don't mind snow.
Worth asking about
- How do students enter Newhouse, and can they combine it with another school?
- What aid is available, and how is it awarded?
How Syracuse compares with the other ACC schools
Syracuse is one of the ACC's private universities and its northernmost. See how the 18 ACC schools differ.
FAQ
What is Syracuse's acceptance rate? 45.9% for fall 2024.
What is Syracuse known for? Communications through Newhouse, information studies and architecture.
How much does Syracuse cost? Published tuition and fees are $65,528 a year, before any aid; the total cost of attendance is $84,517.
How much is Syracuse tuition per semester? About $32,764 a semester, half the published $65,528 a year, before aid.
Is Syracuse an R1 university? Yes. In the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, Syracuse University is an R1 university, the group with the highest research spending and doctoral degrees. What R1 means →
How many students go to Syracuse? About 15,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).
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