Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY · Private non-profit · Doctoral / R1 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1270–1440

Median ~1360

Acceptance rate

46%

Enrollment

15,477

ACT middle 50%

29–32

What the numbers say about Syracuse University

The reported middle 50% spans 170 points, from 1270 to 1440. A planning score near or above 1480 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 650 Reading and Writing and 660 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 46% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 84% completion rate and $79,164 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$65,528

Tuition (out-of-state)

$65,528

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$79,164

4-year completion rate (150% time)

84%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1270 and 1440. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1480 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1440 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1360 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1270 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Syracuse University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Purdue University-Main Campus	West Lafayette, IN	1200–1480	50%
Florida State University	Tallahassee, FL	1270–1410	24%
University of Colorado Boulder	Boulder, CO	1240–1430	78%
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities	Minneapolis, MN	1300–1500	80%
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Blacksburg, VA	1280–1450	55%
Chapman University	Orange, CA	1260–1440	65%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Syracuse University?

Syracuse University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1270–1440, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1480 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Syracuse University's acceptance rate?

Syracuse University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 46%.

How much does it cost to attend Syracuse University?

Published tuition is approximately $65,528 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

Is Syracuse University test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Syracuse University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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