Address: 900 South Crouse Avenue, 13244 Syracuse, New York, United States
Communications (Newhouse), Public Affairs (Maxwell), Information Studies
Syracuse University is a private research university in Syracuse, New York, chartered in 1870. Its main campus sits on a hill overlooking the city, and the university is classified among the doctoral universities with very high research activity, the R1 category.
The university is organised into 13 schools and colleges. Among them are the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Beyond the Syracuse campus, it maintains centres in New York City and Washington, D.C., and students can pursue part of their studies there.
About 22,000 students are enrolled, more than 15,000 of them undergraduates. The university describes itself as having a legacy of more than 150 years, and it counts more than 200 majors and minors across its schools and colleges.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Project Management, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
Private
Partnerships:
Highly ranked Newhouse School of Public Communications and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Strong school spirit and athletics (Syracuse Orange). Member of ACC.
Research:
Research in areas such as public administration, communications, information science, environmental science, and engineering.
Renowned programs in communications and public affairs, strong alumni network, vibrant campus life and athletics.
Cons
Located in Syracuse which has cold winters and economic challenges, private university cost, some programs less prominent.
Best For
Students interested in communications, public affairs, information studies, or architecture, often valuing a traditional campus experience with strong school spirit and athletics.
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*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
When was Syracuse University founded?
It was chartered in 1870 in Syracuse, New York. The university itself describes a history of more than 150 years.
Where is the main campus?
The main campus lies on a hill overlooking the city of Syracuse, New York. The university also has locations in New York City and Washington, D.C.
How many schools and colleges does it have?
There are 13 schools and colleges, with many majors and minors across them. Two well-known units are the Newhouse School and the Maxwell School.
How large is the student body?
Around 22,000 students are enrolled, with more than 15,000 undergraduates and more than 6,000 graduate students.
What is its research classification?
It is classified as R1, meaning doctoral universities with very high research activity.
What do the Newhouse and Maxwell units cover?
Newhouse covers public communications, while Maxwell covers citizenship and public affairs. Both are among the schools and colleges of the university.
Where are Syracuse admission rules and tuition listed?
Admission rules, tuition and aid differ by programme and are published on the official Syracuse website. Applicants should check the page of the school they want.
Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Project Management, User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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