Syracuse University Acceptance Rate
Syracuse, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 42,089
- Admitted
- 17,545
- Yield
- 20.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Syracuse University's acceptance rate has fallen from 53.2% in 2014–15 to 41.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 26,790 to 42,089 (+57%) over that period.
Its 41.7% rate makes Syracuse University more selective than about 88% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 84%.
Syracuse University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 20.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 26,790 | 14,260 | 53.2% | 3,470 |
| 2015–16 | 33,254 | 16,071 | 48.3% | 3,481 |
| 2016–17 | 30,923 | 16,179 | 52.3% | 3,712 |
| 2017–18 | 33,099 | 15,517 | 46.9% | 3,649 |
| 2018–19 | 34,981 | 17,443 | 49.9% | 3,599 |
| 2019–20 | 35,299 | 15,664 | 44.4% | 3,660 |
| 2020–21 | 32,005 | 21,994 | 68.7% | 3,499 |
| 2021–22 | 39,682 | 23,489 | 59.2% | 3,765 |
| 2022–23 | 41,489 | 21,471 | 51.8% | 4,108 |
| 2023–24 | 42,089 | 17,545 | 41.7% | 3,672 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 24,866 | 10,275 | 41.3% |
| Men | 17,203 | 7,270 | 42.3% |
| Unknown | 20 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 630–710 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 630–720 | |
| ACT Composite | 28–32 | 9% |
How Syracuse University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Syracuse University's acceptance rate?
Syracuse University's acceptance rate is 41.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (17,545 admitted of 42,089 applicants).
Is Syracuse University test optional?
Syracuse University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Syracuse University?
Syracuse University received 42,089 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 17,545.
What SAT score do you need for Syracuse University?
Admitted students at Syracuse University typically scored 630–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 630–720 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Syracuse University getting harder to get into?
Syracuse University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 53.2% in 2014–15 to 41.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.syracuse.edu/.