Diversity at Syracuse University

Syracuse University remains committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and makes concerted efforts to ensure a diverse campus environment.

We understand that diversity in background, experience, and thought facilitates the creativity, innovation and discovery that are anticipated outcomes of all Syracuse University degree programs. Our campus is diverse-rich across a full spectrum including, but not limited to race and ethnicity, disability, faith-based affiliations, sexual expression, gender orientation, and military-connected status.

2022–2023 Campus Demographic Highlights

32% of students are studying at a graduate level
27.5% of students identify as people-of-color
13% of students are first-generation
3,180 students were serviced by the Center for Disability Resources
Nearly 40% of students participate in a study abroad program
22% of faculty identify as people-of-color
Nearly 20% of staff members identify as people-of-color
2500 students engaged in programs led by the LGBTQ Resource Center
19% of senior leaders identify as people-of-color
1280 students are military-connected (e.g. veteran, veteran spouse, currently serving, military college program)
The disability access team in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion held over 670 consultations as part of facilitating 173 staff reasonable accommodations
2500 undergraduate students identify as Jewish
Over 50 registered student organizations serve minoritized student populations
Five living learning communities are dedicated to marginalized students
2,116 unique individuals were served by the counseling center

For demographic data please visit Institutional Research.