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Syracuse University

Also known as: SU, 'Cuse, Syracuse

Private Nonprofit school in Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Founded in 1870, Syracuse University enrolls 22,698 students—including 15,421 undergraduates—on its 683‑acre University Hill campus. The university comprises 13 schools and colleges, offers over 200 degree programs, and maintains a $2.1 billion endowment. SU is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and is renowned for its S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and athletic program known as the Orange.

private research

R1 research

urban campus

NCAA Division I

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

Syracuse University operates a test‑optional policy: SAT/ACT scores will not be required for first‑year applicants for Fall 2024 through Spring 2027 admission. Applicants who choose not to submit test scores will not be disadvantaged and remain eligible for merit scholarships.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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