Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY | syracuse.edu
With over 200 majors and 100 minors, Syracuse University combines liberal arts and professional majors in a top tier research university with many top 10 majors. Students have the opportunity to double major or minor and change majors with relative ease. SU is a residential campus that encourages students to participate in internships and in its extensive education abroad programs. Division I sports and over 300 clubs and organizations mean that SU students keep busy in and out of the classroom. An active alumni association ensures networking opportunities for students. California boasts the largest alumni group outside of New York State.
Representatives
Janet Recchia
She/Her/Hers
Assistant Director, Southern California Admissions
(818) 398-6660
jshustar@syr.edu
Camille Crites
She/Her/Hers
Assoc. Director Admissions California/Hawaii
(818) 446-2155
ccrites@syr.edu
Details
Institution Type
Private
Campus Setting
Suburban
Closest Airport (Distance)
SYR (8 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
15,000 / 22,000
Average Class Size
26
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
15:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
50% / 28% / 15%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
ACC
Average ACT / SAT
30 / 1290
Average GPA
3.7
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Unweighted
Scholarships: Unweighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
44,000 / 22,000 (50%)
Deposits
3,500
Applications Accepted
Common App, Coalition App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? Yes
Rolling Admission? No
Admission Interview? Optional
Need-blind Admission? No
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: Nov 1
Early Decision I: Nov 1
Early Decision II: Jan 5
Regular Decision: Jan 5
Transfer App Deadline
Preferred: Nov 15
Dec 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Early Action: Nov 1
Early Decision I: Nov 1
Early Decision II: Jan 5
Regular Decision: Jan 5
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Preferred: Nov 15
Dec 1
Link to Scholarship Info
financialaid.syr.edu/scholarships
Points of Pride
Our newest major - currently the only one of its kinds is: E Sports Management and Communication. A dual major. We are building a state of the art E Sport facility on campus to support the major.
Otto the Orange is the only college mascot who is a fruit. The identity of Otto each year is a tightly kept secret!
Each year 35 college seniors receive Remembrance Scholarships in memory of the 35 SU students who lost their lives over Lockerbie, Scotland in 1988.
