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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 15:1
Full-Time Student Population 17,074
Part-Time Student Population 2,564
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 955
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 546
Total FT Faculty 1,016
Faculty with Terminal Degree 88%
Average Faculty Salary $88,147
Full-Time Retention Rate 91%
Part-Time Retention Rate 58%
Graduation Rate 80%
Programs/Majors Offered 129
Average Course Load 15 credits (5 courses)
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students : 62%
  • 20 to 49 Students : 30%
  • 50 or More Students: 8%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Syracuse is a university of choices. SU has over 200 majors in nine undergraduate colleges, so you’re bound to find some that are agreeable. A few of SU’s schools are world-renowned: the SI Newhouse School of Public Communications, School of Management, and the School of Architecture are premiere programs that house some of the top professors in their specific field. Also, the School of Information Studies and Visual and Performing Arts hold high status, as well.

The faculty at SU is generally compliant with students’ needs. All professors must hold office hours during the week, and most instructors conveniently hand out their home numbers, as well. If you make use of the availability of your professors, go to class, do your homework, and study for the big tests, and you should have no problem getting excellent grades. Most classes are interesting, but sometimes you’ll get a class with those monotone, lengthy lectures and dread that two hours of rambling each week. Your consolation is that a decent number of professors post their lectures online and don’t take attendance. There are the classes with somewhere around 15 to 20 people where you’ll receive, more often than not, excellent teaching, and you’ll come away with a whole new perspective. Either way, SU learning is quite a bit different—and better—than high school.

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Academics at Syracuse University

tiernanmendes

'14

Chemical Engineering

4.2
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AMazing quality education in the school of engineering. I feel as though I will definitely be able to compete in a tight job market given the amount of knowledge from Syracuse

Jan 09, 2012

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Academics at Syracuse University

connordesrochers

'15

Performing Arts

4.6
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Musical Theatre

There is a heavy workload. Constantly rehearsing, practicing, reading, etc. The curriculum is very intensive. You technically can only take 19 credit hours (meaning you're in class for 19 hours a week) at the University but in the major you're in class for 27 hours a week. You learn everything there is to learn about acting, singing, and dancing. The facility is fantastic, with much of it having been newly renovated. The department is really great about helping you discover who you are and what you want in life. The professors are incredibly supportive and caring. I can talk to any of them whenever I have a concern with class or with my life. They are also willing to work with students on productions outside of the main stage ones. What I really love is that, not only does the department offer countless opportunities to the students, but the students make their own opportunities making it the perfect school for driven, motivated students.

Dec 30, 2011

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Academics at Syracuse University

syrarch101

'16

Architecture

4.6
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Architecture - Nuf Said

Studying architecture at Syracuse University is a unique experience - we arguably have the best program on campus, as well as one of the best architecture programs in the United States. The main things to know are these: 1.Architecture students here get no sleep. Literally. 2. The professors are amazing, accomplished, intelligent people; some of the most interesting people you'll ever meet. 3. The facilities are great - our own cafe, art store, computer labs, studios, print lab, wood-shop, etc. 4. The social life lives in the studio, at least first year, and often past that. Interaction with other majors is rare, and generally only comes from the dorms, where architecture majors spend little time. Architecture is like its own community at Syracuse.

Dec 21, 2011

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: Yes
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: Yes
Adult Basic Remedial: Yes
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Check admissions.syr.edu/faqs
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Human Ecology
  • College of Human Services and Health Professions
  • College of Visual and Performing Arts
  • L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science
  • Martin J. Whitman School of Management
  • S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
  • School of Architecture
  • School of Education
  • School of Information Studies
  • University College
Degrees Awarded
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Certificate
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Finance, General: 2%
  • International Relations and National Security Studies: 2%
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 2%
  • Radio and Television: 2%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
  • Weekend/evening college
Best Places to Study
  • Bird Library
  • Life Science Atrium
  • Panasci Lounge
  • Whitman Conference Rooms
Did You Know?

Newhouse School of Public Communications and the School of Architecture are among the top colleges in the field in the country. The School of Management is in the top-40 schools by many rankings in their field. For graduate schools, the Maxwell School of Citizenship is the best school for International Relations and Public Policy in the country.

Syracuse offers a Technology Classroom Survey that allows students to share their ideas on improvement. To check it out, go to www.fcms.syr.edu/classrooms/room_survey.htm.


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