Syracuse University
About
Syracuse University is a distinguished private research institution best known for its vibrant school spirit and elite academic divisions, particularly the world-renowned S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the top-ranked Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. The student experience is characterized by a high-energy campus culture where students passionately "bleed Orange," participate in over 300 student organizations, and benefit from robust career preparation. What truly sets Syracuse apart is its incredibly loyal, global alumni network and the iconic JMA Wireless Dome, a massive on-campus stadium that serves as the beating heart of the university's Division I ACC athletic pride.
Wikipedia: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 in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is classified as "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
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Syracuse University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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