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Syracuse University, or SU, is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York. It was founded as a university in the year 1870. The campus is located in the University Hill neighborhood of Syracuse, on one of the larger hills. The university is organized into 13 academic divisions offering nationally recognized programs in communications, public administration, and engineering.
Syracuse University’s athletic department offers various athletic teams which participate in more than 15 intercollegiate sports. The sports teams are nicknamed the Oranges. Their official mascot is Otto the Orange. SU is a member of the Big East Conference for all NCAA Division I athletics and the Eastern College Athletic Conference.
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. The school turned down 47% of potential students in 2007-2008. Only 25% of students scored 520 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Syracuse University centered around 550 to 650, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Syracuse University are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 19,084 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
http://syr.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 991 | political science, international relations, English literature, history, speech and rhetoric, economics, library science, sociology, ... |
| Media | 575 | radio and television, public relations and advertising, journalism, advertising, mass communication, communication and journalism, radio and TV tech, communication studies |
| Business and Management | 543 | marketing, finance, business management, accounting, entrepreneurship, business and related services, sales and marketing |
| Family and Social Work | 523 | public administration, social work, family studies, social service professions, food and nutrition, foodservice management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 389 | information science, computer engineering, computer and info science, computer support, computer networking, computer services management |
| Education and Teaching | 352 | instructional media design, special ed, music teaching, secondary teaching, art education, school counseling, higher education administration, educational administration, ... |
| Engineering | 334 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, ... |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 257 | commercial art, photography, cinematography |
| Law | 231 | law, legal professions |
| Therapy and Counseling | 218 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, experimental psychology, school psychology, social psychology |
| Science | 197 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, geology |
| Architecture and Planning | 115 | architecture, interior architecture |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 76 | drama, various performing arts |
| Fine Arts | 66 | fine arts studies, art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 50 | exercise science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 42 | philosophy, religion, philosophy and religious studies |
| Music | 40 | music performance, music, music theory and composition |
| Mathematics | 32 | mathematics, statistics |
| Transportation | 31 | transportation and materials moving |
| Medical Support and Technology | 27 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 21 | criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Administration | 19 | health care facilities management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 5 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Medicine | 5 | health professions, neuroscience |
| Construction Trades | 1 | apparel and textiles |
Number of programs and degrees for Syracuse University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,886 | 92 |
| Master's degree | 1,648 | 83 |
| First-professional degree | 227 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 163 | 39 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 162 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 38 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 9 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Syracuse University had a total enrollment of 19,084 students (16,670 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 37% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 41% |
| New Jersey | 11% |
| Massachusetts | 9% |
| Pennsylvania | 7% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
Syracuse University offers campus housing for 7,944 of its 16,670 (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 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22,079 | 11,597 | 53% | 3,186 | 27% |
| Men | 9,956 | 4,894 | 49% | 1,319 | 27% |
| Women | 12,123 | 6,703 | 55% | 1,867 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 650 |
| SAT Writing | 530 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 33,440 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 33,440 |
| Room and board | $ 11,656 |
| Room charge | $ 6,112 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,544 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,268 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,456 |
Financial Aid:
Syracuse University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 288200)
Syracuse University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 403 | 180 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 124 | 104 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 89 | 59 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $184,199 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $91,501 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $120,525 | 4 | $78,735 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 245 | $112,528 | 80 | $106,400 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 178 | $84,138 | 115 | $79,414 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 151 | $70,957 | 122 | $66,930 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $58,228 | 10 | $41,513 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $55,167 | 6 | $53,821 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $74,110 | 4 | $87,263 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 592 | $91,829 | 337 | $79,813 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big East Conference |
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 178 | 158 | 336 |
| Football | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| Track | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 65 | 128 | 193 |
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
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
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
Art Teacher Education
Chemistry 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 - Speech or Language Impairments
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
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 Studies
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
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
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
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 ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Neuroscience
MUSIC
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
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad 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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