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Interested in attending Syracuse University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Syracuse University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

49
%
Acceptance rate
3.6
Average High School GPA
1352
SAT Midpoint
January 5
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Syracuse University?

49%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Syracuse accepted 49% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 46,644 people applied and 22,756 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
13868 / 28476 (49%)
Men
8888 / 18168 (49%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Syracuse University:

100%
86.0
72.0
58.0
44.0
30.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

17%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 17% ended up enrolling at Syracuse University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Syracuse University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Syracuse considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Important

  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • State Residency

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Syracuse University?

3.6
Average High School GPA
1352
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended Syracuse University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.6. 36% of freshmen who attended Syracuse were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 69% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
29%
3.75-3.99
20%
3.50-3.74
22%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
2%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

22%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

9%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
640
Math Mean
669
75th Percentile
710
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
650
Verbal Mean
683
75th Percentile
720
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1300
Composite Mean
1352
75th Percentile
1410

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Syracuse University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 5
Regular admission deadline

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Syracuse's Early Decision acceptance rate is 56%, compared to 49% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Syracuse University, you might consider applying Early Decision.

November 1
Applications Due
January 1
Notification Date
56%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
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