SUNY Upstate Medical University
Founded 1834
President Mantosh Dewan (President)
Fees USD 9,490
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Urban
SUNY Upstate Medical University is a public academic medical center of the State University of New York system, founded in 1834 originally as Geneva Medical College and relocated to Syracuse in 1872. It is the only academic medical center in Central New York and serves a region of 1.5 million people. Upstate encompasses a College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Health Professions, and College of Graduate Studies, enrolling approximately 1,800 students across all programs.
Colleges and Programs
- Norton College of Medicine — MD program and biomedical research
- College of Nursing — CCNE-accredited BSN, MSN, and DNP programs
- College of Health Professions — PA, PT, medical imaging, and respiratory therapy
- College of Graduate Studies — PhD programs in biomedical sciences
How to Apply
- MD Application: AMCAS with Upstate secondary
- Health Professions: Individual program applications
- MD Acceptance Rate: ~4%
- In-State Tuition: ~$9,490 (graduate programs vary)
Key Deadlines
- MD Application: November 1
- Health Professions: Varies by program