Syracuse University (196413)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$61,310

4.91% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$51,520

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0792%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

41.7%

42,089 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

22,948

87.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

81.4%

2,958 Graduates

About

Syracuse University (196413) is a higher education institution located in Onondaga County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Syracuse University (196413) were General Psychology (262 degrees awarded), General Finance (168 degrees), and Information Science (166 degrees).

In 2023, 7,441 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Syracuse University (196413). 52.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,847 degrees), 5.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (685 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Syracuse University (196413) is $61,310, which is $30,307 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Syracuse University (196413) was 0.0792%, corresponding to 3 out of the 3,787 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Syracuse University (196413) is $61,310, which is $30,307 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $51,520.

In 2023, 80% of undergraduate students attending Syracuse University (196413) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$61,310

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Syracuse University (196413) was $61,310. The cost of tuition at Syracuse University (196413) is $30,307 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Syracuse University (196413) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$51,520

2023 Value

18%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Syracuse University (196413) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $51,520. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Syracuse University (196413) grew by 18%.

This chart compares the average net price of Syracuse University (196413) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,170

Room and Board

$1,690

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Syracuse University (196413) was of $17,170 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.63% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,690. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.83% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Syracuse University (196413) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Syracuse University (196413) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Syracuse University (196413) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0792%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Syracuse University (196413) was 0.0792%, which represents 3 out of the 3787 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Syracuse University (196413) received 42,089 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.45% annual growth. Out of those 42,089 applicants, 17,545 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 41.7% acceptance rate.

There were 22,948 students enrolled at Syracuse University (196413) in 2023. 24% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Syracuse University (196413) has an overall enrollment yield of 20.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

41.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

17,545

Accepted Out of 42,089

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Syracuse University (196413) was 41.7% (17,545 admissions from 42,089 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 51.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 1.45%, while admissions declined by 18.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Syracuse University (196413) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

24%

Submission Percentage (2023)

874

Scores Submitted (2023)

24% of enrolled first-time students at Syracuse University (196413) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Syracuse University (196413) had a total enrollment of 22,948 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Syracuse University (196413) is 20,122 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,826. This means that 87.7% of students enrolled at Syracuse University (196413) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Syracuse University (196413), both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.5% White, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 7.64% Black or African American, 6.22% Asian, 3.83% Two or More Races, 0.444% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0828% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Syracuse University (196413) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.8%), followed by White Male (24.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.9%), followed by White Male (16.6%) and Black or African American Female (4.27%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Syracuse University (196413) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 22,948 students. The full-time enrollment at Syracuse University (196413) is 20,122 and the part-time enrollment is 2,826. This means that 87.7% of students enrolled at Syracuse University (196413) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Syracuse University (196413) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

91%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Syracuse University (196413) was 91%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Syracuse University (196413) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Syracuse University (196413) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
11,816 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,304 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,753 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Syracuse University (196413) is 51.5% White, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 7.64% Black or African American, 6.22% Asian, 3.83% Two or More Races, 0.444% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0828% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 484 students (2.11%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 439 more women than men received degrees from Syracuse University (196413). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Syracuse University (196413) is white (3,847 degrees awarded). There were 5.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (685 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Syracuse University (196413) is General Psychology (262 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (168 degrees) and Information Science (166 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Syracuse University (196413), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (110 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (191 degrees), and Communications (895 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Syracuse University (196413) are Other managers (377,087 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (366,259 people), Social workers, all other (209,227 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (178,483 people), and Chief executives & legislators (167,995 people).

The most specialized majors at Syracuse University (196413) in 2023 are Library Science (110 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (191 degrees), Communications (895 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (437 degrees), and Social Sciences (668 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Syracuse University (196413) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Syracuse University (196413) are Library Science (110 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (191 degrees), Communications (895 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (437 degrees), and Social Sciences (668 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Syracuse University (196413) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Syracuse University (196413).

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
262 degrees awarded
General Finance
168 degrees awarded
Information Science
166 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Syracuse University (196413) was General Psychology with 262 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Syracuse University (196413) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,501

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,940

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3,501 degrees were awarded to men at Syracuse University (196413), which is 0.889 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,940).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Syracuse University (196413) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 198 degrees were awarded to men at Syracuse University (196413) in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 3.14 times more than the 63 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 210 degrees were awarded to men at Syracuse University (196413) in General Psychology, which is 3.23 times more than the 65 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

72%

100% Completion Time

82%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 72% of students graduating from Syracuse University (196413) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 82% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 83% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (86.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Syracuse University (196413) is Female and White (86.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.12% of graduates (122 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,847 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
685 degrees awarded
Black or African American
479 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Syracuse University (196413) is white (3,847 degrees awarded). There were 5.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (685 degrees).

3.04% of degree recipients (226 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
2,075 degrees awarded
White Male
1,772 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
381 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Syracuse University (196413) is white female (2,075 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,772 degrees).

Operations

Syracuse University (196413) has an endowment valued at nearly $1.88B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 181M (9.66%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Syracuse University (196413) had a total salary expenditure of 1.17B. Syracuse University (196413) employs 425 Professors, 396 Associate professors and 375 Assistant professors. Most academics at Syracuse University (196413) are Male Professor (267), Male Associate professor (200), and Female Associate professor (196).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Syracuse University (196413) are: Service, with 710 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 606 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 574 employees.

Endowment

$1.88B

2023 Endowment

6.62%

growth from 2022

Syracuse University (196413) has an endowment valued at about $1.88B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Syracuse University (196413) grew 6.62% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.44B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Syracuse University (196413) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$67.8M - Federal
$13M - State
$183k - Local

As of 2023, Syracuse University (196413) received $67.8M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $13M from state grants and contracts, and $183k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$513M

2023 Salaries

6.67%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Syracuse University (196413) paid a median of $513M in salaries, which represents 43.8% of their overall expenditure ($1.17B) and a 6.67% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.45% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.3% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$140M

Instructional Salaries

1,196

Number of Employees

In 2023, Syracuse University (196413) paid a total of $140M to 1,196 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

425 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

710 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Syracuse University (196413) were Professor with 425 employees, Associate professor with 396 employees, and Assistant professor with 375 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Syracuse University (196413) were Service with 710 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 606 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 574 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Syracuse University (196413) was Male Professor with 267 employees, Male Associate professor with 200 employees, and Female Associate professor with 196 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Syracuse University (196413).

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