Syracuse University
private university in Syracuse, New York, United States
Key facts
- Motto
- Suos Cultores Scientia Coronat ( Latin )
- Motto in english
- Knowledge crowns those who seek her
- Type
- Private research university
- Established
- March 24, 1870 ; 156 years ago ( 1870-03-24 )
- Accreditation
- MSCHE
- Religious affiliation
- Nonsectarian; historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church
- Academic affiliations
- CUMU IAMSCU NAICU ORAU URA Space-grant
- Endowment
- $2.27 billion (2025)
- Budget
- $1.9 billion (2025)
- Chancellor
- Mike Haynie
- Provost
- Lois Agnew
- Academic staff
- 2,100+
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Syracuse University (informally 'Cuse or SU) 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 is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Syracuse University athletic teams, the Orange, participate in 20 intercollegiate sports. SU is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) for all NCAA Division I athletics, except for the men's rowing and women's ice hockey teams. SU is also a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference. Alumni, faculty, and affiliates include former president Joe Biden, 36 Olympic Medalists, Academy Award winners, Emmy Award winners, Grammy Award winners, governors, and members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.