Outcome figures are institution wide, from the US Department of Education College Scorecard.
GRENot required
Optional, considered if submitted
English test (TOEFL or IELTS)Not stated
Minimum GPANot stated
Recommendation lettersRequired
3 letters
Prior degreeSee policy
Appropriate master's degree or baccalaureate degree
Statement of purposeNot stated
“Obtain recommendations from at least three professors thoroughly familiar with their previous academic performance”
“Financial support is provided for most students through a Teaching Assistant (TA) position for four years”
“It is normally expected that applicants will hold an appropriate master’s degree from an accredited institution, although outstanding students will be considered with a baccalaureate degree.”
Extracted from coursecatalog.syracuse.edu (opens in new tab) and graduateschool.syr.edu (opens in new tab) · latest recorded check 2026-09-08