Welcome, School Counselors!

Here we've compiled some information and links that we hope will assist you and your students in the college search process. Have a question? Please don’t hesitate to contact the Office of Admission at (315) 445-4300 or [email protected]. We look forward to working with you and your students!

Quick Facts

ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ Quick Facts:

  • Enrollment: 3,300 (2,700 undergraduates and 600 graduates)
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12:1
  • 100+ majors, minors and special programs
  • 80+ student clubs
  • Founded: 1946, currently one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the country
  • Leadership: Linda M. LeMura, Ph.D., the first laywoman ever to lead a Jesuit college or university in the U.S.

Accolades:

  • Top 10% Best Value Colleges: Schools Worth the Investment by Forbes
  • Ranked among the top 15 percent of colleges and universities in the U.S. by The Princeton Review
  • Top 20 Northern Colleges and Universities by U.S. News & World Report
  • Top 5 Best Value School in the North by U.S. News & World Report
  • Top 25% for Potential Earnings by Buffalo Business First
  • 98% of alumni are employed or attending graduate school within one year after graduating
  • 95% of students receive financial assistance totaling more than $45 million

 

 

ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ Students Outside Grewen Hall

Nov. 15

Early Action (non-binding) application deadline

Deadline to apply for Direct Entry Physician Assistant Studies Program

Dec. 15

Early Action notifications begin

Jan. 15

Deadline to apply for Occupational Therapy Direct Entry Program

Feb. 1

Rolling Admission deadline

Deadline to apply for the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)

May 1

National Candidate Response deadline

ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ OT Students
Strength of Schedule
  • General Requirements
  • AP, Honors, IB & College Credit 
  • Additional Math, Science & Foreign Languages
High School Grade Point Average
  • Average: 90
  • Middle 50%: 85-93
Class Ranking
  • 90% are in top half of graduating class
Standardized Testing
  • ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ does not require SAT/ACT test scores for admission. However, if students wish to submit test scores, we will review them as part of our holistic assessment. Only test scores that benefit the student will be factored into our decision making process. 
  • Average SAT: 1100
  • Average ACT: 24
ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ Clock Tower

A complete first year application includes:

  • Submitted Common Application, Coalition Application (Scoir) or ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ Application
  • Personal Statement/Essay
  • One academic recommendation, preferably from either a school counselor or teacher.
  • Official high school transcript
  • ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ does not require SAT/ACT test scores for admission. However, if students wish to submit test scores, we will review them as part of our holistic assessment. Only test scores that benefit the student will be factored into our decision making process. 
    • International students who apply to ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ do not need to provide SAT, SAT subject tests, or ACT scores unless they choose to do so. However, if English is not the student's native language, an official score form the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required. Learn more about how to apply as an International Student
ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ Performing Arts Center

School Reports and Recommendations:
For students who submit a ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ Application, you will receive an email from ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ with instructions on how to submit a School Report and/or Recommendation online. You may also submit via email at [email protected].

Official High School Transcripts:
Official transcripts can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the following address:

ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Grewen Hall, Room 323
1419 Salt Springs Road
Syracuse, NY 13214

Madden School of Business

NEW:

  • Risk Management and Insurance
  • Cybersecurity major
  • 3+3 Law in partnership with Syracuse University

Majors & Programs:

Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Programs for High School Students

 

ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ Science Center Addition
Each year the College commits more than $45 million to financial aid, and nearly 95% of students receive some form of financial assistance.

The only document required by ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ for assessing financial need is the . (ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ Code: 002748)

Types of Financial Aid:
ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ Career Fair

Career preparation is a particular focus at ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ. 96% of alumni are employed or enrolled in the graduate school of their choice within one year of graduating, and salaries for ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ graduates rank in the top 25% for all college graduates. 

ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ students can take advantage of the following services for career readiness:

  • Office of Career Advising and Development
  • Mentor programs with professional alumni
  • Networking events
  • Practice job interviews and resume preparation
  • Lecture series with opportunities to connect one-on-one with esteemed guests from around the world
  • Long- and short-term study abroad opportunities incorporating work, learning, and service
  • On-campus job fairs
  • The new, four-year Manresa Program offering skills for personal development and career readiness
ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ Athletics
Highlights:
  •  beginning in Fall 2023
  • Internationally recognized Inside the L player development program in the Jesuit tradition. We shoot for championship, but live for sportsmanship
  • For 39 consecutive semesters, student-athletes have achieved an average team cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Approximately 1/3 of ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ students participate in intramurals, club sports or athletics
Intercollegiate Athletics - Women's:
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track (indoor & outdoor)
  • Volleyball
Intercollegiate Athletics - Men's
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track (indoor & outdoor)
Intramurals and Club Sports:
  • Cheerleading
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Field Hockey
  • Flag Football
  • Ice Hockey
  • Kickball
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Rugby
  • Sailing
  • Softball
  • Tae Kwon Do
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • ...plus 15 more
Downtown Syracuse New York

Syracuse: Small City Feel with Big City Amenities

From downtown hot spots in trendy Armory Square to breathtaking hiking trails, art galleries to sporting events, there's no shortage of things to do in and around Syracuse, N.Y.

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Explore Downtown: Unique neighborhoods, parks, festivals, professional sports, and thriving art and music scene

Get Outdoors: Rent a rowboat at Green Lakes State Park, ski at a nearby mountain, or take in in a sunset in the famous Finger Lakes countryside

Intern: #8 Happiest City for Work (Careerbliss, 2012)

Experience Four Seasons: #3 Most Beautiful Snowy City (Globe Traveling)

Dine: #1 pizza, #1 hamburgers, and #2 coffee (Travel + Leisure college rankings), Best Bar-B-Que joint - Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (ABC Good Morning America Weekend)

Shop: Home to the second-most visited shopping destination in the country - Destiny USA

Play: Ride the Ferris wheel at the New York State Fair, attend a baseball game, watch Broadway performers at Syracuse Stage, or tour Skaneateles (#11 America's Favorite Town - Travel + Leisure)

ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ Students
Visit opportunities for prospective students and family members include campus tours, information sessions, interviews, open house events, and group tours.
Grewen Hall Main Entrance

We are here to help you!

Our admission team can answer just about any question you or your students may have about ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ. Please don't hesitate to contact us at (315) 445-4300 or [email protected].

Meet Our Staff

 

From a Student's Perspective

"The ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ community has made sure I realized my full potential and has placed people within my life to make sure I get to where I want to go." - Amari Pollard, '17

From a Parent's Perspective

"As a Freshman's parent, I can say ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ is the place to send your child. A warm, friendly, safe, caring place with endless opportunities; a year ago, not sure where to go... grateful our senior chose ÖйúÈËÉ«ÇéÊÓƵ." - Charlene H., Parent