Syracuse University Athletics

Syracuse competes in NCAA Division I, where athletics are big business with full scholarships and packed arenas. The Orange field 16 varsity sports with 634 total athletes, meaning about 4% of the 15,245 students compete at the highest collegiate level. Athletic scholarships total nearly $23 million annually. Syracuse joined the strong Atlantic Coast Conference, competing against powerhouses like Duke and North Carolina. The basketball program is legendary, having produced NBA stars like Carmelo Anthony and playing in the iconic Carrier Dome. The football team has also made significant bowl game appearances. Traditional rivalries with Georgetown and UConn create intense matchups that energize the campus. Syracuse athletics generate serious school spirit, with students camping out for basketball tickets and the Carrier Dome regularly hosting over 30,000 fans.