Graduate Admissions

February 1 for all programs. December 15 is the early decision deadline for Art Therapy.

Applicants that apply by the deadline are eligible for competitive merit-based scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships. These awards are offered once admission decisions have been sent. There is not a separate application for award consideration. Learn more about our financial aid opportunities.

Tuition is charged per credit with the (2022-2023) tuition rate is at $1,802 per credit. The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of what it will cost for a graduate student to attend Syracuse University for an academic year. Please email VPA Graduate Admissions at for an estimated cost based on your program of interest.

Unofficial transcripts are accepted for application review. Official transcripts are required if an applicant is admitted and matriculates. It is required to provide enrollment management with an official transcript showing certification of a bachelor’s degree by the end of the first semester of graduate study. Students, who have submitted a FAFSA and will receive federal financial aid, must show degree certification prior to receiving funds (mid-August).

Ranked among the top ten most affordable cities in the U.S., Syracuse provides a wide array of living options. Suburban or urban neighborhoods near campus offer you and your loved ones the opportunity to grow and thrive in a richly diverse community. Our Off-Campus Housing Finder is a great way to begin your apartment search. The Housing Finder was developed to provide a variety of housing options based on preferences important to you, and resources to better inform your selection.

Our Off-Campus Housing Finder is a great way to begin your apartment search.  The Housing Finder was developed to provide a variety of housing options based on preferences important to you, and resources to better inform your selection.

Please contact to submit your request. Note that application fee waivers are granted on a case-by-case basis.