BA African American Studies at Syracuse University

Programme overview

Examines the cultural, political and social aspects of African American life across historical periods, and the experiences of people of African descent across the diaspora. It draws on the humanities and on social and scientific fields, with access to the Community Folk Art Center and credit-bearing Syracuse Abroad options.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

Sample courses include Art of the Black World, African American Religious History, African American Music, African American Literature, Politics of Africa and Revolt of the Black Athlete.

Career pathways

Career paths listed: Humanities and Languages, Social Justice and Advocacy, Social Sciences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application or the Coalition Application (powered by Scoir). SAT/ACT scores are optional for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 entry; submitted scores are superscored. Admission is conditional on maintaining current academic achievement and graduating from secondary school.

Requirements published at program group level.

USD 69,180 a year (2026-27). 2026-27 Main Campus undergraduate full-time tuition ($34,590 per semester for 12-19 credits, shown as $69,180 for the academic year on the cost page); one undergraduate rate band, the same on the international costs page. Excludes housing, meals, miscella Source

Students may apply for the fall or spring semester. First-year fall applicants may apply through Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Early Action or Regular Decision. Transfer applicants may apply for fall or spring.

First-year deadlines: Early Action November 1; Early Decision I November 1; Early Decision II January 5; Regular Decision January 5. Fall transfer applications are due July 1; spring applications (first-year and transfer) are due November 15. Some programmes have earlier deadlines (for example Drama acting and musical theater application and prescreen December 1; architecture portfolio January 5).

First-year students apply through the Common Application or the Coalition Application powered by Scoir. SAT/ACT scores are not required for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 admission, and students who do not submit scores remain eligible for merit scholarships. An application fee waiver can be requested in writing by the school counselor to [email protected].

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