Upstate Medical University
About
The State University of New York Upstate Medical University is a public medical school in Syracuse, New York. Founded in 1834, Upstate is the 15th-oldest medical school in the United States and the only medical school in Central New York. The university is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 23 Title IV programs, 9 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 14 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Pass / fail distribution
- Passing9 · 39.1%
- No Data14 · 60.9%
- Failing0 · 0.0%
Severity spectrum
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Near the line (±5%)
Programs within five points of the pass line, one cohort year from flipping.
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Programmatic accreditations · 14
Action history · 18
- Jun 2025Renewal of AccreditationCouncil on Education for Public Health · Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
- Apr 2025Renewal of AccreditationJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology · Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists
- Sep 2024Renewal of AccreditationCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Sep 2024Renewal of AccreditationCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Aug 2023Renewal of AccreditationAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation · Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency)
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 38 students received $279K in Pell grants, alongside $28.7M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 337 borrowers who entered repayment, 1 (0.2%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Upstate Medical
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
- On campus25
- Non-campus9
- Public property3
Includes 1 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
- Race3
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
Residence-hall fires
Data quality: 10 reports were later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Upstate Medical vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Upstate Medical selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectUpstate Medical University | — | — | 1,341 | — | — |
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | — | — | 2,750 | — | — |
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport | — | — | 1,103 | — | — |
Northeast Ohio Medical University | — | — | 1,029 | — | — |
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences | — | — | 2,256 | — | — |
SUNY College of Optometry | — | — | 400 | — | — |
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | — | — | 2,220 | — | — |
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso | — | — | 997 | — | — |
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | — | — | 359 | — | — |
University of Minnesota-Rochester | 57% | 71.0% | 578 | $12,785 | — |
University of North Texas Health Science Center | — | — | 2,332 | — | — |
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | — | — | 835 | — | — |
| Peer group median | 57% | 71.0% | 1,066 | $12,785 |
Upstate Medical Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Our role in the institutional research process is to provide timely and reliable data analyses to help SUNY Upstate make informed strategic decisions, evaluate student outcomes, and meet accreditation requirements.
Visit IR office page- Amanda Dox BobbettInstitutional Equity Officer, Title IX Coordinator and Title VI Coordinator
- Josie SuserAssistant Director of Institutional Research
- Marie LeroyComplaint Investigator
- Andrea WatersComplaint Investigator
Reports & documents (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- Data definitionUpstate Medical University - ResearchUpstate Medical University's research page highlights its vibrant research enterprise, emphasizing breakthroughs in biomedical science, clinical research, translational medicine, and public health. The page details resources like core research facilities, clinical trials, and efforts to support innovation and commercialization. By leveraging partnerships and infrastructure, Upstate aims to enhance healthcare innovation, foster collaboration, and train future scientists, contributing to global health improvement.upstate.edu
- Data dictionaryREDCap2023REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure, web-based platform used by Upstate Medical University to support data collection for various research and operational needs. The system is compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and supports HIPAA regulations, making it suitable for clinical trials, operational tracking, and surveys. It features flexible user access, multiple language support, and integration with tools like Excel and Google Maps. The platform offers support for creating basic to advanced surveys, with options for anonymous or tracked responses. While highly versatile, REDCap has limitations in built-in data analysis, and it may have a steeper learning curve for new users. Training resources and video series are available for users to learn about the platform's functionalities.upstate.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryGlossary of TermsThe glossary from Upstate Medical University provides definitions for key academic and administrative terms. It includes descriptions for metrics like AAFTE and FTE, graduation statistics, and surveys such as IPEDS and NSSE. The terms also cover systems and measures used for student data reporting and tracking, as well as distinctions between full-time and part-time students for academic and tuition purposes.upstate.edu
- Strategic planThe Strategic Plan of Upstate Medical University2023Upstate Medical University's 2023-2028 Strategic Plan outlines a framework to enhance quality and access across its key missions. The plan emphasizes innovation, efficiency, and sustainability, aligning all levels of the institution with the strategic goals. Central to the plan are six strategic priorities aimed at promoting excellence in healthcare, education, research, and a community-focused approach to diversity and inclusion.upstate.edu
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