Syracuse
Syracuse University · Syracuse, New York · Private
Syracuse admitted 49% of 46,645 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1300–1410 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 81% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Syracuse
Enter a score to see whether Syracuse is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (49%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 56% (1,478 of 2,654), compared with 49% for all applicants.
Syracuse offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
14,242 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 6,530 took it, and 2,039 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Syracuse rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
Important
- Class rank
- Test scores
- First generation
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Considered
- Interview
- Where you live
- State residency
Not considered
- Legacy
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.71 GPA. 36% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $85,147 a year. After grants, students paid $51,520 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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