Syracuse University had a total enrollment of 22,589 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Syracuse University is 20,142 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,447. This means that 89.2% of students enrolled at Syracuse University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Syracuse University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.3% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.07% Black or African American, 6.3% Asian, 3.91% Two or More Races, 0.491% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.106% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Syracuse University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.8%), followed by White Male (24.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.35%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.8%), followed by White Male (15.5%) and Black or African American Female (4.64%).