Syracuse University

Syracuse University (SU) was founded in 1870 and is located in the heart of central New York in the city of Syracuse, home to over 650,000 people.  The University draws on world-class cities and offers special programmes in New York, Washington, DC and Los Angeles.  SU offers learning opportunities in over 30 countries. Students prepare for the world through research, study abroad, internships and community service.

The city of Syracuse has a population of over 700,000.  There are a wide range of activities available in Syracuse, including the Syracuse Symphony, Syracuse Film Festival, Syracuse Stage, and Syracuse Opera.

The total enrollment at SU is 18,200.
Total undergraduate enrollment is 13,400.
Total undergraduate international enrollment is 1,395.

SU has one of the first Schools of Journalism and fourth oldest architecture schools.

SU has 11 colleges: 9 undergraduate, 2 graduate.  They are:

School of Architecture
Colleges of Arts and Sciences
School of Education
David B Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
School of Information Studies
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
College of Engineering and Computer Science
College of Visual and Performing Arts -
Martin J. Whitman School of Management (ranked #4 for entrepreneurship)
College of Law
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs (recognized as one of the world's best graduate school of public affairs)

Most popular majors: management, communications, architecture, engineering, social sciences  

SU's Discovery program
The aim of the Discovery program is to set the tone for a student's college career with an inaugural semester in Florence, Italy, Madrid, Spain or Strasbourg, France. It is designed for select first-semester students who have an interest in arts, humanities, languages, international studies or social sciences.  The SU's Discovery programs provide an international foundation that expands the student's:
academic and professional options
foreign language proficiency
comprehension of global politics and issues

For more information, visit the SU website for webinars on the Discovery programs

SU is a world partner with 30 institutions which allow students to study abroad for a semester and receive credit.

SU Gap year program
International students living in Madrid or London and how decide to take a gap year can make the best of their gap year, while gaining college credit, traveling, working/interning and volunteering. Gap year students can take up to 3 courses (9 credits).

Admissions
Selective - Acceptance rate is 51%
Mean GPA: 3.69
Mean SAT 1162 (Critical reading and Mathematics)
The SAT/ACT is not required for international students studying outside USA, but it is highly encouraged. Possible Division athletes need to take the SAT/ACT to meet NCAA Eligibility.

Several schools are highly selective:
School of Architecture
College of Engineering and Computer Science
College of Visual and Performing Arts
S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications

Faculty to student ratio is 16:1
Average class size is 25

Studies
The SU student is able to customize his/her studies from a wide range of majors and minors.

Famous SU alumni
Joseph Biden, United States of America Vice President
Dick Clark
Bob Costas
Vanessa Williams, famous actress

Employment
95% of the SU 2012 seniors were employed after graduation 

Financial Aid
Merit scholarships up $15,000 are available to international students but there are limited merit based scholarships for international students. Need based aid is available to American citizens