Syracuse University Admission
Acceptance Rate
45.92%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.77%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,835
SAT Scores
1,360
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 44,480 students have applied and 20,427 students have allowed to admit to Syracuse University (Acceptance rate: 45.92%). Syracuse's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.77 % where 3,835 students have finally enrolled out of 20,427 admitted students.
Syracuse acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Tulane University of Louisiana and Lehigh University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 34.23%).
Syracuse enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 28.76%).
How to Apply to Syracuse University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Syracuse. Syracuse offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.syracuse.edu/admissions-aid/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.syracuse.edu/admissions-aid/application-process/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.syracuse.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.syracuse.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-fees/undergraduate-costs/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://veterans.syracuse.edu/benefits/continuing-and-returning-students/ |
| Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/gsrsearch |
| Disability Service | https://www.syracuse.edu/about/accessibility/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Syracuse and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Syracuse University is 1,360 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Syracuse University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,447). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University | 1,360 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,447 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Syracuse University, 861 students submitted SAT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,360 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 680 | 720 |
| Mathematics | 630 | 680 | 720 |
| Total | 1,270 | 1,360 | 1,440 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Syracuse University, 357 students submitted ACT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 31 | 32 |
| English | 29 | 33 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 31 |
Syracuse Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Syracuse University. The school requires 7 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |