About Syracuse University. Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY reports an overall acceptance rate of 45.9%, an early-round acceptance rate of 58.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1290–1420, a class size of 3,839, and a yield of 19.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Known for Newhouse School of Public Communications (top-ranked). Strong architecture, information studies, and Maxwell School of Citizenship. ED offered with ~60% early rate.