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#23 Best colleges for social work in AmericaSyracuse University
Syracuse, NY · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $38,793 a year
Median debt at graduation: $26,000 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for social work in America#23 of 605
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#41 of 950
- Best colleges for accounting in America#53 of 1,132
- Best colleges for marketing in America#43 of 834
- Best colleges for finance in America#45 of 744
- Best colleges for business in America#98 of 1,563
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- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#83 of 1,238
- Best colleges for education in America#91 of 1,318
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#153 of 1,829
- Best colleges in America#162 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#130 of 1,418
- Best test-optional colleges in America#141 of 1,481
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#133 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#130 of 1,283
- Best colleges for history in America#133 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#129 of 1,187
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#136 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#135 of 1,162
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#133 of 1,116
- Best colleges for music in America#129 of 1,063
- Best colleges for engineering in America#104 of 749
- Best large colleges in America#42 of 256
- Best colleges for economics in America#132 of 788
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#116 of 690
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in America#76 of 367
- Most selective colleges in America#159 of 683
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in America#169 of 704
In New York
- Best colleges for accounting in New York#3 of 70
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in New York#2 of 41
- Best colleges for marketing in New York#3 of 44
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in New York#7 of 82
- Best colleges for finance in New York#4 of 46
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in New York#13 of 135
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- Best colleges for business in New York#12 of 109
- Best colleges for education in New York#11 of 78
- Best test-optional colleges in New York#18 of 125
- Best colleges in New York#21 of 135
- Best colleges for psychology in New York#16 of 96
- Best colleges for social work in New York#5 of 29
- Best colleges for English in New York#14 of 81
- Best colleges for art and design in New York#15 of 85
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in New York#16 of 88
- Best colleges for history in New York#15 of 82
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in New York#15 of 77
- Best colleges for mathematics in New York#16 of 81
- Best colleges for chemistry in New York#16 of 76
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in New York#17 of 79
- Best colleges for economics in New York#16 of 73
- Most selective colleges in New York#19 of 79
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in New York#20 of 80
- Best large colleges in New York#5 of 19
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.84%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.90%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,375 · ACT 30.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.15 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$20,551
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $84,517 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 15,739 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 44% · Women 56% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 19% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 64% |
| Total students | 22,948 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $38,793 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $84,517 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $26,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 84% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 76% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 76% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 79% |
| First-year retention | 90% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $79,164 |
| Admission rate | 46% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $85 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,123 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 17% |
| Average SAT | 1375 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 640–720 |
| SAT math | 630–720 |
| ACT composite | 29–32 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Solid (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computing and information science | |
| Finance | |
| Accounting | |
| Computer engineering | |
| Information science | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | |
| Business administration | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Marketing | |
| Real Estate | |
| Public relations | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services | |
| Public administration | |
| Civil engineering | |
| Entrepreneurship | |
| Biotechnology | |
| Chemical Engineering | |
| Romance languages | |
| Economics | |
| Mathematics | |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | |
| Political science | |
| Geography | |
| Design | |
| Broadcasting | |
| Journalism | |
| Communication studies | |
| Public health | |
| Security science | |
| Human services | |
| Biology | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| International relations | |
| Chemistry | |
| Interior Architecture | |
| Sociology | |
| Psychology | |
| Secondary education | |
| History | |
| Special education | |
| Education (general) | |
| Arts management | |
| Writing and rhetoric | |
| Social work | |
| English | |
| Foods, Nutrition, | |
| Speech-language pathology | |
| Film and video | |
| Neuroscience | |
| Family and human development | |
| Anthropology | |
| Theatre | |
| Fine arts |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation, Area studies, Biochemistry, Classical and Ancient Studies, Classics, Data Analytics, Electrical engineering, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, Ethnic and gender studies, General studies, Geology and earth science, German, Graphic communications, Information technology, Liberal arts, Linguistics, Management information systems, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Nutrition Sciences, Other legal professions and studies, Philosophy, Physics, Religious studies, Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Systems Science and Theory.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Communication | |
| Social sciences | |
| Business | |
| Visual and performing arts | |
| Computer and information sciences |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 3% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 3% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $19,188 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Atlantic Coast Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 15 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 15%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 68%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $88,474IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 53% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)About 5 miles away · about 20 minutes by car |
| Nearest major airport | Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)About 131 miles away |
| Town population | 146,384Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | BuffaloAbout 138 miles away · about 3 hours by car |
| Typical weather | 24°F in January · 72°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Syracuse Hancock International Airport, NY, about 5 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.23 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Syracuse University’s Compass Score?
- Exceptional (grade A). It ranks in the top 10% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Syracuse University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $38,793 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Syracuse University?
- Syracuse University admitted 46% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Syracuse University’s graduates do?
- 84% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $79,164; the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 196413
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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