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A Syracuse University education is an investment in your future. One that pays off through real-world skills, connections and opportunities. Our learning environments are built around creativity, critical thinking and experiential learning, so you graduate real-world ready.
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Undergraduate First-Year Students
An undergraduate first-year student is anyone currently in their first year of college, has already graduated from high school, is a GED recipient, has completed a high school equivalency exam, or is enrolled in a dual enrollment program.
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Graduate Students
A graduate student is someone who has completed a bachelor's degree and is pursuing further study at the master's, doctoral or professional level.
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International Students
An international student is a non-US citizen or non-U.S. permanent resident green card holder. International students usually need an F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa to study in the US.
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Undergraduate Transfer Students
An undergraduate transfer student has completed the equivalent of a U.S. high school education and will have at least one full-time semester (12+ credits) as a degree candidate at another college or university.
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Veteran and Military-Connected Students
Veteran or military-connected students include active-duty service members, military veterans, reservists, National Guard members and their families.
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Part-Time Students
A part-time student is someone taking 11 or fewer credit hours per semester. Part-time students receive the same high-quality education and attention as full-time students.
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Online
An online student is a remote learner who completes coursework via the internet. Online students receive the same high-quality education and attention as in-person students.
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Native American and Indigenous Students
Native American and Indigenous students are those who self-identify as an Indigenous student from the United States or Canada.
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Cost of Attendance
Explore your estimated cost of attendance at Syracuse University. Whether you are interested in undergraduate or graduate studies, or if you live in the U.S. or overseas, we break down your estimated costs of living on and off campus.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
We believe that a world-class education should be available to every admitted student, regardless of financial need. More than 81% of our students receive aid—the majority of it in the form of grants and scholarships that do not have to be repaid.
Degree Outcomes
Syracuse University graduates rise to become influential leaders in the careers of today and tomorrow. From newsrooms to classrooms, laboratories to boardrooms, you'll find members of our Orange network leading in every field.
Schools and Colleges
With over 500 majors, minors and advanced degree programs and hundreds of top researchers and scholars across Syracuse University’s 13 schools and colleges, you will find infinite ways to make real-world impact.
Distinctive Research Excellence
We connect research, scholarship and creative practice to achieve excellence and impact across every school, college and academic support unit.
