C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W State University of New York Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY SUNY Upstate Medical University, founded in 1950, is a public, comprehensive institution. Its 30-acre campus is located in downtown Syracuse. Web Site www.upstate.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 296 Women 209 (70.6%) Men 87 (29.4%) Graduate Students 1,491 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 34% of 477 applicants were admitted No Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,344 Out-of-state: $17,194 Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $11,640
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 51% of classes 10-19 students: 31% of classes 20-29 students: 11% of classes 30-39 students: 3% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Syracuse Population 144,669 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 3.0% First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 100% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.8% Asian 4.2% Black/African-American 5.2% Hispanic/Latino 4.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 76.0% White 6.6% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 750 East Adams Street City, State, Zip Syracuse, NY 13210 Phone (315) 464-4570 Fax (315) 464-8823 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admiss@upstate.edu No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 Yes Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Required for all freshmen Electronic Application Available Letters of Recommendation 2 required for all freshmen Other Cardiovascular perfusion applicants must shadow a perfusion procedure or attend an on-campus presentation recommended for some freshmen Financial Need Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College State Residency X Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 34% of 477 applicants were admitted 37% of 313 applicants were admitted 29% of 164 applicants were admitted 163 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,344 Out-of-state: $17,194 Room and Board Books and Supplies $1,105 Other Expenses $4,050 Payment Plans External finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning April 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002840 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 87% 246 (81.7%) of undergraduates 246 (100.0%) of applicants 246 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need Average Award $12,439 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 129 (52.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,689 Received by 129 (52.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,670 Received by 16 (6.5%) of aid recipients
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 82% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $11,640 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 22.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Health Fields Number of Awards 100 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available $1,568
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Nursing Science Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences None Accelerated program, Independent study, Internships Not offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 51% of classes 10-19 students: 31% of classes 20-29 students: 11% of classes 30-39 students: 3% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 150 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science Master's Programs of Study Anatomy Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Cell Biology Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Immunology Microbiology Molecular Biology Nursing--General Physiology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctoral Programs of Study Allopathic Medicine Anatomy Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Cell Biology Immunology Microbiology Molecular Biology Neuroscience Pharmacology Physical Therapy Physiology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Syracuse Population 144,669 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Small city 25 acres Temperature 14.2 average low in January, 76.7 average high in September Rain 171 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 5 mile(s) from campus in Syracuse 1 mile(s) from campus in Syracuse 2 mile(s) from campus in Syracuse HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations student government, student newspaper Sororities Fraternities ROTC Army ROTC is offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 296 Women 209 (70.6%) Men 87 (29.4%) Full-Time Undergraduates 213 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 3.0% Average Age 27 All Graduate Students 1,491 Yes 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.8% Asian 4.2% Black/African-American 5.2% Hispanic/Latino 4.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 76.0% White 6.6% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 100% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018