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Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$60,459

Acceptance Rate

42%

Graduation Rate

82%

Annual Tuition

$63,061

At a Glance

Total Students

15,245

Retention Rate

91%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

34%

Median Debt

$26,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Syracuse University is a private, non-profit institution with 15,245 students. The university has a moderately selective admissions process, accepting 41.7% of applicants. A high percentage of students return for their second year, with a retention rate of 91.2%. The graduation rate is 82.4%. The annual tuition cost is $63,061, and 34.4% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of Syracuse University report strong earnings. One year after graduation, the median salary is $50,956. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $60,459, and after ten years, the median salary is $79,164. The median student loan debt is $26,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$51k

1 YEAR

$60k

5 YEARS

$79k

10 YEARS

Top 15% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Syracuse University alumni earn a median salary of $50,956. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $60,459, and after ten years, the median salary is $79,164. The median debt for graduates is $26,000, and 34.4% of students receive financial aid.

Syracuse University has an acceptance rate of 41.7% and an 82.4% graduation rate. The retention rate is 91.2%. The annual in-state tuition is $63,061. The university has a total student population of 15,245.

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Campus Location

Syracuse, New York

Syracuse, NY 13244

Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, New York. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Syracuse University has an acceptance rate of 41.7%.