Syracuse University
Syracuse University publishes an acceptance rate of 46% and is test-optional for the 2026-27 cycle.
Testing
Test-Optional for 2026-27
- Policy
Official page states explicitly: 'SAT/ACT scores are not required for students applying for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 admission.' This directly and explicitly covers the current 2026-27 cycle (fall 2027 entry). Self-reported or official scores accepted for those who choose to submit.
- SAT middle 50%
- 1270–1440sum of section 25th–75th percentiles
- ACT middle 50%
- 29–32
- Average HS GPA
- Not published by the school
Applying
Deadlines, essays and AI policy
- Early deadlines
- Nov 1, 2026 (EA); Nov 1, 2026 (ED)
- Regular decision
- Jan 5, 2027Source
Full cycle calendar: Application Deadlines.
At a glance
Size and cost
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 15,477
- Tuition (out-of-state)
- $65,528
- Category
- Private
- Admissions site
- www.syracuse.edu
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Sources
- Syracuse University test policy (2026-27)
- Syracuse University deadlines
- Acceptance rate, test-score percentiles, enrollment and tuition: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, pulled 2026-08-19.
Test policy and deadlines last verified 2026-08-17.
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