Syracuse University is a private research university with more than 200 majors to choose from in its nine undergraduate colleges. With many highly regarded programs from Architecture to Supply Chain Management, students work with almost 1,000 terrific faculty members to forge a truly unique undergraduate experience. According to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, Syracuse University has a high level of research activity in its 29 research centers. Students work closely with faculty on research projects and forge close bonds over the course of their four years at the school. Students make sure to sit in on University Lectures that bring prestigious leaders and scholars like Al Gore and Muhammad Yunus to campus. When not studying or conducting research, students go crazy for ‘the Orange’ the nickname for their 20 NCAA Division I teams, especially the men’s basketball team.
Website | http://www.syr.edu/ |
Admissions Phone | 315 443-3611 |
Admissions Email | orange@syr.edu |
Codes | SAT: 2823 ACT: 2968 FAFSA: 002882 CSS Profile: 2823 |
Location | Syracuse, New York; Medium city, 40 miles South East from Lake Ontario |
College Type | Private (nonprofit) |
College Newspaper | The Daily Orange |
Enrollment | ~13,500 undergraduate students |
Popular Programs | Business/Marketing, Journalism, Psychology |
Student Life | Students tend to run the show at Syracuse; CitrusTV is one of the largest student-run TV studios in the country with over 300 active members at any given time. The Syracuse University Ambulance is a student-run emergency and non-emergency health service that relies on volunteers to serve the student population. Students also join clubs, participate widely in Greek life and attend basketball games in droves. |
International | ~10% of undergrads; TOEFL: Required; SAT or ACT: Required; Financial Aid Available |
Transfer | Yes, Fall,Spring; Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) is required |
Crossover | Cornell, Boston University, Penn State, NYU |
Other | Selective (~60% admitted), Early Decision, Early Admission, Common Application |
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