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Syracuse University can be found in Syracuse, New York (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Syracuse University.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The range of program offerings available from Syracuse University is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at the school are in media, drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, computer science and engineering, and family and social work.
Syracuse University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 540 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 570 to 670, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Syracuse University come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Syracuse University are well-paid.
In 2005, 18,734 students were enrolled in the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Syracuse University. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Syracuse University offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Big East Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244-1100
General Phone: (315) 443-1870
Admissions Phone: (315) 443-3611
Financial Aid Phone: (315) 443-1513
http://www.syracuse.edu
Syracuse University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 808 | political science, international relations, speech and rhetoric, economics, English literature, library science, history, sociology, ... |
| Business And Management | 571 | finance, marketing, business management, sales and marketing, accounting, entrepreneurship, business and related services |
| Family And Social Work | 522 | public administration, social work, social service professions, family studies, food and nutrition, foodservice management, consumer economics, family and consumer science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 441 | information science, computer and info science, computer engineering, computer support, computer networking |
| Education And Teaching | 336 | special ed, instructional media design, school counseling, secondary teaching, education courses, art education, music teaching, education of speech impaired, ... |
| Engineering | 290 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, various engineering courses, biomedical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, manufacturing engineering, ... |
| Media | 282 | radio and television, journalism, public relations and advertising, advertising, mass communication, radio and TV tech, communication and journalism, communication studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 247 | commercial art, cinematography, photography |
| Law | 229 | law, legal professions |
| Therapy And Counseling | 187 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, experimental psychology, social psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology |
| Science | 157 | biology, biochemistry, physics, geology, chemistry, biophysics |
| Architecture And Planning | 97 | architecture, interior architecture |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 78 | drama, various performing arts |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 58 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Fine Arts | 56 | fine arts studies, fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Music | 40 | music performance, music history and theory, music theory and composition, music |
| Mathematics | 32 | mathematics, statistics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 32 | religion, philosophy, philosophy and religious studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 26 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Medical Adminstration | 22 | health care facilities management |
| Transportation | 19 | transportation and materials moving |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | exercise science |
| Construction Trades | 5 | apparel and textiles |
| Medicine | 3 | neuroscience |
Number of programs and degrees for Syracuse University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,403 | 86 |
| Master's degree | 1,614 | 88 |
| First-professional degree | 228 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 152 | 9 |
| Doctor's degree | 116 | 42 |
| Post-master's certificate | 22 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 6 | 2 |
In 2005, Syracuse University had a total enrollment of 18,734 students (17,081 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 28% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 40% |
| New Jersey | 11% |
| Massachusetts | 10% |
| Pennsylvania | 8% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
| Part-Time | 70 % |
Syracuse University offers campus housing for 7,896 of its 17,081 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Syracuse, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16,265 | 10,519 | 65% | 3,253 | 31% |
| Men | 7,263 | 4,645 | 64% | 1,403 | 30% |
| Women | 9,002 | 5,874 | 65% | 1,850 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (315) 443-3611
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,285 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,285 |
| Room and board | $ 10,710 |
| Room charge | $ 5,620 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,090 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,210 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,730 |
Financial Aid:
Syracuse University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 288200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (315) 443-1513
Syracuse University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 426 | 164 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 103 | 84 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 62 | 53 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $118,189 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $87,980 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $79,592 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $92,638 | 6 | $91,829 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 250 | $96,202 | 74 | $88,804 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 174 | $71,554 | 95 | $68,759 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 131 | $64,205 | 116 | $54,349 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $50,209 | 4 | $41,548 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $47,882 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 568 | $80,224 | 293 | $67,460 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big East Conference |
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 179 | 152 | 331 |
| Football | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| Track | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 69 | 125 | 194 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Interior Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Consumer Economics
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science, Other
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
South Asian Studies
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Radio and Television
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
School Psychology
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Syracuse University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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