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Syracuse University University College

Syracuse, New York

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
  • Outcomes
  • Military
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Syracuse University is a private college in Syracuse, New York and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: North, Best Colleges for Adults, and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 4 online degree options and 314 online students. The part-time student body is 3,573 students, which represents 4% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $43,651 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $2,544. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • On Campus
  • Private

Website: www.syracuse.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
615 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:14,806
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:445
  • Pell Grant students:2,548
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:314
  • Part-time students
    4%
  • Students over 25 years old
    3%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$2,544
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$43,651
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Online & Distance Programs

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:45%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:18%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
233 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Arts & Humanities
Psychology
Science & Technology
Social Work
Arts & Humanities
Classroom Type
Online - On Campus
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Arts & Humanities Program Overview

Syracuse University University College offers many arts and humanities degrees. Of these degrees, creative leadership and knowledge management can be taken online or on campus, while the other degree options are offered only on campus.

Degree Options Include

B.P.S. in Creative Leadership
B.P.S. in Knowledge Management
B.A. in Liberal Studies
B.S. in Communication and Rhetorical Studies

Psychology
Classroom Type
On Campus
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Psychology Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology prepares students for careers in business, communications, or social services. Psychology courses must be taken in regular classroom format.

Students enrolled in the B.S. in Child and Family Studies not only learn in the classroom, they receive first-hand experience in the community as well. The program covers a range of issues focusing on the healthy development of children and families.

Degree Options Include

B.A. in Psychology
B.S. in Child and Family Studies

Science & Technology
Classroom Type
On Campus
Accelerated?
Yes
Transfer Credits?
No

 B.S. in Information Management and Technology

The Information Management and Technology major focuses on the needs of information users, explore the value of IT, and develop skills that would be used in today’s workplace.

Social Work
Classroom Type
On Campus
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

B.S. in Social Work

The Office of Field Instruction has relationships with many human services agencies. This provides students with opportunities to work in the field at clinics, hospitals, schools, and more.

Contact Syracuse University University College

Contact Admissions

parttime@syr.edu

315-443-9378

Main Campus

700 University Ave

Syracuse, NY 13244

315-443-9378

Find Us Online

professionalstudies.syracuse.edu/academics/on-campus/

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