Syracuse, New York
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Syracuse University (informally 'Cuse or SU) is a private research university in Syracuse, New York, United States. It was established in 1870 with roots in the Methodist Episcopal Church but has been nonsectarian since 1920. Located in the city's University Hill neighborhood, east and southeast of downtown Syracuse, the large campus features an eclectic mix of architecture, ranging from nineteenth-century…
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Ranked #75 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
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Ranked #88 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
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Ranked #106 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
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Ranked #130 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
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Ranked #258 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
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900 South Crouse Ave., Syracuse, New York, 13244
Visit University SiteRanked #401 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
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Ranked #524 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $85,147
Room & Board: $18,444
Books & Supplies: $1,690
Receive Aid: 84%
Avg Grant Aid: $29,110
Pell Grant Recipients: 13%
Total CoA (on-campus): $85,147
Room & Board: $18,444
Books & Supplies: $1,690
Receive Aid: 84%
Avg Grant Aid: $29,110
Pell Grant Recipients: 13%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1260–1430
SAT ERW: 630–710
SAT Math: 630–720
ACT Composite: 28–32