We accept M.S. applications for both fall and spring. The fall application deadline is May 1st. The spring application deadline November 1st.
Please note that these deadlines pertain to M.S. applicants; prospective Ph.D. applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, and by December 15th to ensure the best consideration for admission and financial support.
No, the application process is not the same for online degree programs. Please visit the online graduate programs page for specific information about the online M.S. in Cybersecurity, online M.S. in Computer Science and online M.S. in Computer Engineering.
Graduate admission to the College of Engineering and Computer Science is highly competitive. We typically receive about 2,000 applications each year for our M.S. programs. The average M.S. acceptance rate is about 45%. We generally receive 350 applications for our Ph.D. programs and admit approximately 50 students annually.
M.S. – usually completed in 24 months of study (though some students may complete their requirements in 1.5 years).
Students in the Syracuse University College of Engineering & Computer Science BS/MS program and the Syracuse University/Le Moyne College program are typically on an accelerated track with most completing their M.S. degree in one year.
Ph.D. – usually completed in 4-5 years.
Students may pursue any one of our M.S. programs on a part-time basis. Arrangements for part-time Ph.D. study can be made on a case-by-case basis within a student’s academic department.
Graduate admissions decisions are made by faculty committees within each of our departments. These committees consider the entire profile of a candidate when reviewing a file for admission, with particular emphasis on academic performance as demonstrated on a student’s transcript, along with GRE test scores if submitted. Related, relevant experience (such as undergraduate research, projects, work/internship experience), along with letters of recommendation and personal statement are also carefully reviewed and considered critical to a candidate’s successful application.
In general, there are no specific minimum GPA or GRE requirements for admission. The GRE is currently optional.
The graduate admissions committee in each program reviews the entire profile of an applicant through a holistic approach. We provide the information below as a guideline for potential applicants.
M.S.: Average GPA of admitted students: 3.3
M.S.: Median GRE scores of admitted students: Q: 163, V: 148
Average TOEFL Score: 95
