Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York, United States

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Syracuse University - Overview & Background

Syracuse University is a private research University that was started in 1870. The University offers Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate programs through schools such as the College of Engineering and Computer Science, the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Information Studies, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Martin J. Whitman School of Management, and others.

The University also offers 24 Certificates of Advanced Study Programs for specialized programs for counseling, education, and other academic areas.

The U.S. News & World Report ranked the University 53rd among undergraduate Universities in 2019. The University is also classified as a research university with "highest level of research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. 

Founder Dr. Jesse Truesdell Peck
University Type Private Research University
University Motto Knowledge crowns those who seek her
University City     Syracuse, New York
Acceptance Rate 44.4%
Graduation Rate 82.6%
Employment Rate 94%
Faculty to Student Ratio 1:15
Endowment     $1.8 billion (2021)
Campus Size 683 acres (276.4 ha)
Official Website Link Syracuse Universit
Contact Details +1 315-443-1870

 

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Infrastructure

The University is located in the city of Syracuse and the university campus is spread over 200 acres. The campus is beautiful and has buildings with diverse architecture – some remind students of the architecture of Tokyo while others reminding them of Scotland. The library system of the University has more than 2.5 million volumes of books. The campus also has excellent facilities for sports. 

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Residing Options

Syracuse University offers on-campus accommodation to its students and has an ample number of residences for this purpose. First and second-year undergraduate students are required to live on-campus. However, most Graduate students prefer to live off-campus as it is cheaper than on-campus accommodation.

Syracuse students can be found in areas like Comstock Avenue and Euclid Avenue and they end up paying between $600 and $800 per month for rent.  

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Faculty and Pedagogy

The faculty of Syracuse University is quite good. Most professors are highly knowledgeable and approachable too. Students must remember that professors of the University expect them to take care of their grades and attendance too. 

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Financial Aid

Though a private University, Syracuse has a number of scholarships on offer and it is not very difficult to get one of these. Just make sure that your work is regular and you might land one of these scholarships. Students can also apply for Research Assistantships and Teaching Assistantships. 

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Jobs and Placements

Syracuse University secured  #53 in the Best Colleges in National Universities in 2019, #26 in  Best Colleges for Veterans and #51 in Best Value Schools, to name a few rankings of the university.

  • list items Its average salary rate is $71K wherein the salary rate of  MS (Master of Science) graduates range between $49,451 - $109,103.
  • list items Girls make $40,912 - $85,159, and boys make $47,853 - $111,584.
  • list items The employed students after attending Syracuse University have rated 4 out of 5 stars for job satisfaction on Payscale.
  • list items The salary range of engineering graduates such as a Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer and Mechanical Engineer range between $48K to $161K.
  • The top recruiters of these graduates include

  • list items EY (Ernst & Young)
  • list items Suny Upstate
  • list items Booz
  • list items Allen and Hamilton
  • list items J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (JPMCC)
  • The university also provides facilities for students to explore various career paths through career fairs, employer events, job shadowing, career related conversations with staff and many other methods. 

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    Notable Alumni

    Some famous people from Syracuse include:

  • list items Joe Biden, 46th President of the United States
  • list items Kathy Hochul , 57th Governor of New York
  • list items Sultan bin Salman Al Saud, Saudi prince
  • list items Lou Reed , musician and songwriter
  • list items Vera Farmiga, actress, director, and producer
  • list items Peter Falk , actor and comedian
  • list items Eileen Collins, the first female Space Shuttle pilot and commander
  • list items Megyn Kelly, political commentator, and news anchor
  • list items Joyce Carol Oates, American author
  • list items Bob Costas, American sportscaster
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    Verdict

    Syracuse is a good University for those with an average or slightly below average profile. Apply here is fall in this category and you might get an admission letter from here. 

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    Location of Syracuse University

    Syracuse University’s main campus also known as North campus is located on University Hill and sits among the rolling hills of Central New York.

    The university provides bus transport to faculty, staff, students, and visitors within the campus throughout the day as well as from and to the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County.

    The nearest airports to the university are:

  • list items Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR / KSYR)
  • list items Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH / KITH).
  • This former has international and domestic flights from Syracuse and is 8 miles from the center of the University. The latter has domestic flights from Ithaca, New York and is 53 miles from the university.

    Unlike other metropolitan areas in the US, Syracuse is much more affordable and thereby convenient for college students in terms of accommodation and lifestyle.

    The campus itself is a blend of modern and traditional architecture ranging from Roman styled buildings to contemporary ones. It offers the students as well as the faculty a state-of-the-art environment for study and research. Famous among the campus students in Marshall street which is in the downtown area near the university and has become the capital for restaurants.

    The university has thirteen colleges and schools with programs in Information Studies and Library Science, Architecture, Communications, Business Administration, Inclusive Education and Wellness, Sport Management, Public Administration, Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences.

    These colleges exist in a closely knitted area all next to each other. The College of Engineering and Computer Science is a five-minute walk from the main campus with its sundry departments situated near the Slocum Hall.

    Syracuse University Map Location

    Address - Syracuse, NY, United States