Maxwell School Undergraduate Admission

Syracuse University’s central admission website is a treasure trove of information and resources for you to explore. But the best way to get to know us is to visit. Follow the links below to see if Syracuse is a good fit for you, then schedule a visit to explore your opportunities on campus.

General Admission Information

How to Apply

Tuition and Cost

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Living up to our reputation as the #1-ranked graduate program in public affairs is our passion. Changing the misconception that we are graduate-only is a challenge.

Since the Maxwell School first opened its doors in 1924, it has provided a citizenship curriculum for all undergraduates in the liberal arts and has enrolled graduate students in the then-nascent field of public administration. To this day, the school is home to all social science departments at Syracuse University and, together with the College of Arts and Sciences, offers a full range of undergraduate social science and related interdisciplinary majors and minors (in addition to its highly regarded master’s programs). Bachelor’s degree recipients receive a diploma signed by the deans of both schools.

Starting in 2019, students interested in an undergraduate Maxwell major apply directly to the Maxwell School rather than through the College of Arts and Sciences.