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Acceptance Rate History
Syracuse University
NY · Current rate: 42%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41.69% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 51.75% | 41,489 | 21,471 |
| 2021 | 59.19% | 39,682 | 23,489 |
| 2020 | 68.72% | 32,005 | 21,994 |
| 2019 | 44.38% | 35,299 | 15,664 |
| 2018 | 49.86% | 34,981 | 17,443 |
| 2017 | 46.88% | 33,099 | 15,517 |
| 2016 | 52.32% | 30,923 | 16,179 |
| 2015 | 48.33% | 33,254 | 16,071 |
| 2014 | 53.23% | 26,790 | 14,260 |
| 2013 | 49.49% | 28,269 | 13,990 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Syracuse University's acceptance rate has decreased from 49.5% in 2013 to 41.7% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2020.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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