Syracuse University
(SU)
About
Syracuse University is a private research university in Syracuse, New York, United States. It was established in 1870 with roots in the Methodist Episcopal Church but has been nonsectarian since 1920. Located in the city's University Hill neighborhood, east and southeast of downtown Syracuse, the large campus features an eclectic mix of architecture, ranging from nineteenth-century Romanesque Revi...
Syracuse University is a private research university in Syracuse, New York, United States. It was established in 1870 with roots in the Methodist Episcopal Church but has been nonsectarian since 1920. Located in the city's University Hill neighborhood, east and southeast of downtown Syracuse, the large campus features an eclectic mix of architecture, ranging from nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival to contemporary buildings. Syracuse University is organized into 13 schools and colleges and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 47 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 21,104
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 21%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
- Staff
- 5,578
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Policy & Administration | 7 | 89.8 | 2026 |
| Library & Information Management | =25 | 68.9 | 2026 |
| Philosophy | 101-150 | - | 2021 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Development Studies | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Architecture | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Art & Design | 201-300 | - | 2026 |
| Geography | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2022 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2022 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-520 | - | 2022 |
| Business & Management Studies | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | 25 | 136.8 | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 46 | 126.4 | 2025 |
| Library & Information Science | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Sociology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 101–125 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 251–300 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
US News
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | 173 | 53.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =213 | 53.1 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | 235 | 53.1 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =381 | 53.1 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =401 | 53.1 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =437 | 53.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 856 | 53.1 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =903 | 53.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Syracuse University?
Syracuse University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 731-740, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =483.
When was Syracuse University founded?
Syracuse University was founded in 1870.
What are the top subjects at Syracuse University?
Top subjects at Syracuse University include: Social Policy & Administration, Public Administration, Library & Information Management, Communication & Media Studies, Library & Information Science.
Where is Syracuse University located?
Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, United States.