
Syracuse University's acceptance rate has seen a downward trend over the past few years. For the application year 2023, the overall acceptance rate was 41.7%, with 42,089 applicants and 17,545 accepted. This marks a significant decrease from 51.7% in 2022 and 59.2% in 2021, indicating an increasingly competitive admission environment. In 2020, the acceptance rate was notably higher at 68.7%, while it stood at 44.4% in 2019. The data reflects a general decline in acceptance rates, suggesting that aspiring applicants may face tougher competition ahead.