
Syracuse University reported a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 41.7% for the application year 2024, which reflects a significant drop from 51.7% in 2022 and 59.2% in 2021. The number of applicants has increased to 42,089 from previous years, with 17,545 being accepted. Notably, the acceptance rate has fluctuated over the years, peaking at 68.7% in 2020 and dipping to as low as 41.7% in 2024. This trend indicates a growing competitiveness in the admissions process at Syracuse, with a notable tightening in recent years.