Syracuse University College of Law (SUCOL), founded in 1895, is a professional school of Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. It is one of only four law schools in Upstate New York (the other three being Albany, Buffalo, and Cornell). Syracuse was accredited by the American Bar Association in 1923 and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. As of the 2005-2006 academic year, 768 students were enrolled in the College of Law.
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(Website) http://www.law.syr.edu/ |
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(Admissions Dean) admissions@law.syr.edu |
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(Location) Syracuse, NY |
Syracuse Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 55% of its applicants. Comparatively, Syracuse is Significantly Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2021 | 1790 | 977 (54.58%) | 188 (10.5%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.07 | 3.33 | 3.51 |
| LSAT | 151 | 154 | 156 |
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $47,178 | $47,178 |
| Part Time | $40,682 | $40,682 |
| Living Expenses | |
| Living on-campus: | $19,822 |
| Living off-campus: | $18,322 |
| Living at home: | $18,322 |
Early Decision 1 : N/A
Early Decision 2 : N/A
Regular Decision : 04/01
Application Fee : $75
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Syracuse Law School is considered to have a Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Syracuse is Below Average.
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. Syracuse University 1L section size is 57% smaller than law schools in New York and 25% smaller than all PRIVATE law schools.
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Syracuse University class of 2016 had an employment rate of 87% with 1% pursuing an additional degree.
In 2016, 89.2%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
