Syracuse University is a private research university of extraordinary academics, distinctive offerings and an undeniable spirit. With a gorgeous campus in the heart of New York State, a global footprint and over 150 years of history, our university is made for those who want a quintessential college experience. We take a chance on people who dream big. And then we get them ready for the world. The value of a Syracuse education begins with our approach. Students can customize their own academic experience by blending the foundational power of the liberal arts with the intense focus of our professional programs. Syracuse University is a premier institution of research and higher learning. Students collaborate with some of the finest scholars and most nurturing faculty in the world. It is in that search for innovation that students often find an inspiration that changes their lives. The scope of our university is a testament to its strengths: A pioneering history dating to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors; over 15,000 undergraduates and nearly 7,000 graduate students; more than a quarter million alumni in 170 countries; a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 121 countries. We are a university of national stature and international opportunity. The impassioned spirit of every activity creates a feeling of Orange pride that never leaves you. We are a university with a culture of high expectations for everyone—and with a tenacious work ethic to match. This is what college should feel like—four seasons of beauty, an iconic college campus, an easy drive to major cities and our own mid-city comfort that makes people want to stay. Syracuse University is about enriching your life. It is where you come to excel, to grow, to become the person you want to be.