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Syracuse University, or SU, is a private, research university located in Syracuse, New York. It was founded as a university in 1870. A 2008 survey, in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, placed Syracuse University in the top 100 world universities in social sciences. SU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse fields of study. It is organized into several schools and colleges, which include:
- College of Law
- Graduate School
- Martin J. Whitman School of Management
- Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
- S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
- Syracuse University School of Architecture
- The College of Arts and Sciences
- The College of Visual and Performing Arts
- The L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science
- The School of Education
- The School of Information Studies
SU’s student population represents students from all 50 states and over 115 countries. There are several fraternities and sororities that are governed by the Panhellenic Council (NPC), the Interfraternity Council (IFC), the National Multicultural Greek Council, the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC).
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Campus LocationSyracuse, NY 13244-1100 USA Main Tel: (315) 443-1870 Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Syracuse University HighlightsWhere Syracuse University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in media, computer science and engineering, photography and commercial art, architecture and planning, family and social work, and drama and performing arts.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Selective admissions.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 2,819 | 96 | | Master | 1,535 | 82 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 212 | 9 | | First-professional degree | 207 | 1 | | Doctorale | 142 | 39 | | Post-master's certificate | 39 | 8 | | < 1 year certificate | 4 | 3 | | Associate | 2 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Syracuse University was 19,084 in 2007 (17,445 full-time equivalent). About 43% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 57% of the class. Undergrads are 75% of enrolled students, graduate students are 22%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 2%. About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 96% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 31,686 | | Room | $ 5,660 | | Board | $ 5,280 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,230 | | Other | $ 1,424 |
Financial Aid: Syracuse University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 576 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 214 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 133 |
Housing and MealsSyracuse University provides on-campus housing for 7,764 of its 17,445 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Syracuse University AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Syracuse University is in the Big East Conference for major sports. Syracuse University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 178 male students received the aid (men were 53% of those receiving aid) and 158 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 47% of students receiving such aid) .
Syracuse University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 48% | | Women | 52% | | All | 51% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 540-650 | | Math | 570-680 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (146 awarded) - Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
- Interior Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (631 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Finance
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (365 awarded) - Computer Engineering
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
- Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (1 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (81 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Visual and Performing Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (396 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics Teacher Education
- Reading Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (331 awarded) - Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (451 awarded) - Consumer Economics
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (50 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts
LAW (213 awarded) - Law (LLB, JD)
- Legal Professions and Studies
LIBERAL ARTS (926 awarded) - African Studies
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Language and Literature
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library Science
- Library Science/Librarianship
- Linguistics
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Russian Language and Literature
- Russian Studies
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- South Asian Studies
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS (43 awarded) MEDIA (500 awarded) - Advertising
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Journalism
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Radio and Television
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded) - Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (26 awarded) - Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE (7 awarded) MUSIC (39 awarded) - Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (6 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (11 awarded) - Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (263 awarded) - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (30 awarded) - Philosophy
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (184 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (30 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (201 awarded) - Clinical Psychology
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Psychology
- School Psychology
TRANSPORTATION (22 awarded) - Transportation and Materials Moving
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