Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 4
Science 4
Foreign Language 3
Social Studies 4
History 4
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted January 5
SAT Only Considered if submitted January 5
ACT Only Considered if submitted January 5
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
900 South Crouse Avenue , https://www.syracuse.edu/
Syracuse
NY
13244
Fax
(315) 443-4226
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 5, 2025
Application Fee
$85
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 15, January 5
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Other
Please visit the Apply to Syracuse web page at http://admissions.syr.edu for information on requirements for First-Year, Transfer, and International applicants. recommended for some freshmen
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
42% of 42,089 applicants were admitted
Women
41% of 24,886 applicants were admitted
Men
42% of 17,203 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
3,996 (23%) of 17,545 admitted students enrolled
Women
2,236 (22%) of 10,275 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,760 (24%) of 7,270 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
14,714
Students Accepting Wait List Position
5,933
Students Admitted From Wait List
1,647
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
34%
3.75 - 3.99
21%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
9%
2.50 - 2.99
2.2%
2.00 - 2.49
0.2%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 650 average , 630-720 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
34.4%
Score of 600 - 700
53.7%
Score of 500 - 600
11.8%
Score of 400 - 500
0.1%
Score of 300 - 400
0.3%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 650 average , 630-710 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
34.9%
Score of 600 - 700
55.5%
Score of 500 - 600
9.4%
Score of 400 - 500
0.2%
Score of 300 - 400
0.2%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
29 average , 28-32 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
54.1%
Score of 24 - 29
44.2%
Score of 18 - 23
1.7%
Score of 12 - 17
0.4%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 27
Score of 30 - 36
28.5%
Score of 24 - 29
61.6%
Score of 18 - 23
9.6%
Score of 12 - 17
0.3%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 31
Score of 30 - 36
62%
Score of 24 - 29
34%
Score of 18 - 23
3.5%
Score of 12 - 17
0.3%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 34%
Top quarter: 68%
Top half: 92%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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