#141 nationally · R1 · New York

Syracuse University research spending

Syracuse University spent $184M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #141 among US R1 and R2 universities and #10 in New York.

$184Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#141of 297 nationally
#10 of 26in New York (2% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
138University of MaineMER1$189M
139University of Nevada-Reno MedNVR1$189M
140The University of AlabamaALR1$185M
141Syracuse UniversityNYR1$184M
142University of North Dakota MedNDR1$182M
143University of Mississippi MedMSR1$172M
144Drexel University MedPAR1$170M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Syracuse University run through its research office: https://research.syracuse.edu/

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Questions

How much does Syracuse University spend on research?
Syracuse University reported $184M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Syracuse University rank nationally for research spending?
#141 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #10 of 26 in New York.
Is Syracuse University an R1 university?
Syracuse University is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.