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Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate52%

Syracuse Student Life

Syracuse University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Syracuse University has the Student Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Syracuse University include University Union, Citrus TV, African Student Association and Ottothon.

Syracuse University students' favorite campus events are Orange Central, Mayfest/Block Party and Juice Jam.

Does Syracuse University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Syracuse University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 53%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 8,580
Number of Students Living On-Campus 8,233
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Syracuse University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Syracuse University students live on campus. In 2023, 53% of undergrads at Syracuse University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 47% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Syracuse University. There are 8,580 spots available in on-campus housing for all 15,440 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 8,233 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 85% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Syracuse University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Syracuse University Athletics

At Syracuse University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Syracuse University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Crew NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Lacrosse NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Soccer NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Badminton Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Equestrian Sports Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Fencing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Golf Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Gymnastics Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Rock Climbing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Rugby Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Sailing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Skiing (Downhill) Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Swimming And Diving Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Table Tennis Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Ultimate Frisbee Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Weight Lifting Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Water Polo Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Wrestling Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams

Safety at Syracuse University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Syracuse University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Syracuse campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Syracuse offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Syracuse has Guardian mobile app.

Plan a Visit to Syracuse University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Syracuse University, take Interstate 81; Interstate 90 to Syracuse, NY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Syracuse Hancock International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in New York you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Syracuse University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Syracuse University

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

Overview

Admissions

Academics

Tuition & Aid

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Syracuse Students

55%

Women

45%

Men

96%

Full Time

4%

Part Time

35%

In State

65%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

55%

13%

11%

7%

7%

4%

2%

1%

0.08%

Undergraduate Students

15,440

Graduate Students

7,258

Non-Resident / International Students

1,970

Syracuse Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

22,698

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

52%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$63,061

Out-of-State

$63,061

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 5
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