Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1270 and 1440 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 30
Popular programs at Syracuse University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychology, General. | 265 | |
| 2 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 227 | |
| 3 | Economics. | 226 | |
| 4 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 198 | |
| 5 | Information Science/Studies. | 188 | |
| 6 | Political Science and Government. | 165 | |
| 7 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 147 | |
| 8 | Communication and Media Studies. | 140 | |
| 9 | Marketing. | 136 | |
| 10 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 128 | |
| 11 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 124 | |
| 12 | Journalism. | 123 | |
| 13 | Architectural Sciences and Technology. | 119 | |
| 14 | Biology, General. | 113 | |
| 15 | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 101 | |
| 16 | Accounting and Related Services. | 101 | |
| 17 | Design and Applied Arts. | 100 | |
| 18 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 92 | |
| 19 | Public Administration. | 85 | |
| 20 | Security Science and Technology. | 68 |
Showing top 20 of 75 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Syracuse University?
Syracuse University has an acceptance rate of 46% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Syracuse University?
Admitted students at Syracuse University typically score between 1270 and 1440 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Syracuse University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Syracuse University is approximately $38,793 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Syracuse University?
4-year graduation rate data for Syracuse University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
