
Syracuse, NY
Moderately Selective
Graduation
Syracuse University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Syracuse, New York. With an enrollment of approximately 15,245 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. The university admits 42% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate stands at a strong 82%. Graduates earn a median salary of $79,164 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $41,026 per year.
Acceptance Rate
42%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
82%
Enrollment
15,245
Total students
Median Earnings
$79,164
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$63,061
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,061
Per year
Average Net Price
$41,026
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1270–1440
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
28 – 32
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1270
Median
1340
75th
1440
SAT Math
25th
630
Median
660
75th
720
ACT Composite
25th
28
Median
30
75th
32
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$164,104
10-Year Earnings
$791,640
ROI Multiple
4.8×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students