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Syracuse University

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

16% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Syracuse enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$18,444
Total Cost of Attendance	$84,517

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$15,817	$63,268
$30-48k	$15,845	$63,380
$48-75k	$21,132	$84,528
$75-110k	$28,780	$115,120
$110k+	$55,401	$221,604

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Syracuse University

16.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$26,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Syracuse University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$79,164

Median Earnings (10yr)

$26,000

Median Debt

3.0x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Syracuse University — 3.0x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Syracuse University True Cost by Family Income

16% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Syracuse enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$15,817	$63,268
$30-48k	$15,845	$63,380
$48-75k	$21,132	$84,528
$75-110k	$28,780	$115,120
$110k+	$55,401	$221,604

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$18,444
Total Cost of Attendance	$84,517

Financial Aid & Student Debt

16.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$26,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$60,459

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Syracuse University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Syracuse University actually cost per year?

Syracuse University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $84,517/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $27,395/yr, a 68% discount off sticker price.

Does Syracuse University offer good financial aid?

16% of Syracuse University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Syracuse University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Syracuse University requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Syracuse University?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $15,817/yr at Syracuse University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $55,401/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Syracuse University worth the cost?

Syracuse University graduates earn a median of $79,164 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $338,068 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.