Syracuse University today announced it will fund roughly $436 million in financial aid, scholarships, grants and related assistance, a 9% increase over the prior year driven by the University’s ongoing commitment to student opportunity and affordability.

“Financial aid is one of the most direct ways we make a Syracuse education possible for more students,” says Ryan Williams, vice president for enrollment services. “This increase reflects how seriously we take that responsibility, and we are excited about the students who will join our community in the fall.”

The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees recently approved the following rates for tuition, room and board, and fees:

• tuition for full-time undergraduates will be $69,180;
• the average room rate for most full-time new undergraduates will be $11,440;
• the Orange Unlimited meal plan that offers greater value and flexibility is now $8,360;
• the student activity fee will be $221;
• the residential internet and cable access and service fees will remain the same at $460;
• the co-curricular fee will be $280; and
• the health and wellness fee will be $908.

Syracuse University strives to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for eligible students. Aid packages draw from a range of sources, including Syracuse-funded scholarships and grants, federal and state aid, private scholarships, federal student loans and work-study opportunities.