What division is Syracuse?

Syracuse competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the ACC.

What GPA do you need for Syracuse?

The average GPA at Syracuse is 3.6. This is a highly selective academic program.

Syracuse has an enrollment of approximately 15,245 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Syracuse?

Syracuse has an acceptance rate of 46%.

How do I get recruited to play at Syracuse?

To get recruited at Syracuse, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Syracuse's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Syracuse

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Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

15,245

Enrollment

3.6

Avg GPA

46%

Acceptance

82%

Graduation

90%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.6+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Syracuse is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the ACC, located in Syracuse, NY. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Syracuse, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.6

Graduation

82%

Acceptance

46%

Student:Faculty

15:1

Avg SAT

1,351

Retention

90%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$60,459

Coaching Staff319 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Syracuse Athletics

Syracuse is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Syracuse, NY, competing in the ACC. With an enrollment of 15,245 students, Syracuse offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field at Syracuse, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Syracuse is 3.6. The school maintains a 82% graduation rate.

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