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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

59.2%

In Fall 2021, a total of 3765 first-time undergrad students enrolled at Syracuse University. Among these students, 954 (0%) submitted SAT scores, while 479 (0%), submitted ACT scores.

The data shows that the SAT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1310

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 23489 admitted students 954 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

25%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 1220-1400. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 610 and 690, while 25% scored below 610 and another 25% scored above 690.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 610 and 710, while 25% scored below 610 and 25% achieved a score of 710. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1310 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Syracuse University.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them within the top 23% nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    610-690
  • Math

    610-710

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

30

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 23489 admitted students 479 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

13%

Similar to the SAT, Syracuse University does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 13% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 27 and 32, with 25% scoring above 32 and another 25% scoring below 27.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 51% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    27-34
  • Math

    25-30
  • Composite

    27-32

Application Fees

Fall 2021

$85

Undergraduate

$75

Graduate

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Syracuse University during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 39,682 16,426 23,256
Admitted students 23,489 9,291 14,198
Enrolled students 3,765 1,652 2,113
Acceptance rate 59% 57% 61%
Yield rate 16% 18% 15%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Syracuse University received a total of 39,682 applications. These applications included 16,426 male applicants and 23,256 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 39,682 applicants, Syracuse University admitted 23,489 students. Among the admitted students, there were 9,291 males and 14,198 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 3,765 students chose to enroll at Syracuse University. This means that 3,765 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 1,652 were male and 2,113 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Syracuse University had an overall acceptance rate of 59% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 57% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 61%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Syracuse University had an overall yield rate of 16% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 18%, and for female admitted students, it was 15%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Syracuse University over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 33,254 15,176 18,078 16,071 7,241 8,830 48% 48% 49% 3,481 1,598 1,883 22% 22% 21%
2016 30,923 13,704 17,219 16,179 7,079 9,100 52% 52% 53% 3,712 1,678 2,034 23% 24% 22%
2017 33,099 15,044 18,055 15,517 6,969 8,548 47% 46% 47% 3,649 1,745 1,904 24% 25% 22%
2018 34,981 15,266 19,715 17,443 7,551 9,892 50% 50% 50% 3,599 1,606 1,993 21% 21% 20%
2019 35,299 15,276 20,023 15,664 7,008 8,656 44% 46% 43% 3,660 1,716 1,944 23% 24% 22%
2020 32,005 13,877 18,128 21,994 9,177 12,817 69% 66% 71% 3,499 1,550 1,949 16% 17% 15%
2021 39,682 16,426 23,256 23,489 9,291 14,198 59% 57% 61% 3,765 1,652 2,113 16% 18% 15%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Syracuse University uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Syracuse University is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school record
  • Recommendation letters
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Recommended

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school rank
  • Completion of college-preparatory program

Considered

  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Syracuse University.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted

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