Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 41.7% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1260–1430 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 28–32 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $41,026 |
| Grad rate | 81% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $79,164 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2026-11-01 |
| Early Decision II | 1/5/2027 11/1/2026 |
| Restrictive EA | 2027-01-05 |
| Regular / Rolling | $85 |
| Application fee | $85 (US) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2026-27 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~250 words each.
- Syracuse University is a place that seeks to be welcoming to all – and has been since our founding. Explain why you are interested in Syracuse University and describe a personal experience in which you persevered through adversity, rejected discrimination, learned a lesson, or were inspired by the courageous actions of others and how you will apply what you learned to our community in a positive way. (250 words)
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).