Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Susquehanna University offers a transformative educational experience that seamlessly integrates academic and career counseling, ensuring students are guided by full-time faculty from their first year through graduation. Faculty-led and alumni-supported experiential learning is a cornerstone of the curriculum, with small class sizes and hands-on opportunities that foster personal growth and professional readiness. The university’s robust financial aid program — where 100% of students receive support — includes generous scholarships, need-based grants and flexible payment plans, making a high-quality education accessible and affordable. Complementing its academic strengths, Susquehanna boasts a vibrant campus life filled with clubs, Greek life, arts, athletics and traditions that cultivate a strong sense of community.

Acceptance Rate:
77%
Average Net Price:
$26,597
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1175

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$26,597
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$57,400
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$57,400
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$15,700
Books and Supplies
$1200
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$17,637
$30k - $48k
$18,168
$48k - $75k
$22,917
$75k - $110k
$25,964
$110k+
$30,927
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
85%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
24%
Average Aid Per Year
$40,914
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,473
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$38,570

 

Students receiving state aid
21%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4236
Students receiving federal aid
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,473
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$46,923
$30k - $48k
$49,691
$48k - $75k
$47,000
$75k - $110k
$42,465
$110k+
$37,715
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$69,705,512
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$23,194,157

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
68%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,772
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,850
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
67%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,381
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,291

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Evangelical Lutheran Church
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
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100
77%
Acceptance Rate
6375
Students Applied
49%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
45
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
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Yes
Test Optional
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Yes
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.November 15January 15
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 1May 2
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 1May 2
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 15 January 15

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
62%
Out-Of-State Students
37%
6%
Submitting ACT
52%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1175
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
538
75th
630
Reading
25th
550
75th
650
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
49%
3.50 - 3.74
20%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
10%
2.50 - 2.99
8%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
26
Top 25%
58
Top 50%
85

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-326-9672
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,231
Total Number of Undergrads
2,224
0
100
72%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
75%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
58%
20-39 Students
41%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
63

Faculty Overview

0
100
96%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
43%
57%
Residency
In-State Students
62%
Out-Of-State Students
37%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
30
Countries Represented
21
Ethnicity
African American
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
6%
White
76%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
6%
Percent of First Generation Students
22%
Student Organizations
156
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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Yes
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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Yes

Housing

0
100
93%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
92%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
River Hawks
School Colors
orange and maroon
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Centennial Conference
Total Male Athletes
341
Total Female Athletes
235
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
14
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading-Dance Team
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Susquehanna University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$60,900
Top 5 Cities
New York
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Washington
Boston
Top 5 Employers
Susquehanna University
Geisinger
Vanguard
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Weis Markets
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Operations
Finance
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,850
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
The faculty at SU is wonderful. Everyone wants you to succeed. If going to class and taking notes aren't enough, professors are more than willing to take time out of their schedules to sit down with you to discuss the material until you truly understand (that is, so long as you actually show up for class!). Professors won't give you the answers flat-out, but will work with you until you understand on your own. The student-to-faculty ratio is about 13-1, so professors really get to know you. Though it may not seem like it at times, professors do have your best interests at heart and you do learn a lot.
Megan from Wilkes-Barre, PA
I'm just finishing up my freshman year and I must say I really enjoy going to school here. It feels like my home away from home and most everyone is really nice. The professors are great as well, they really care about their students and will go out of their way to help us out.
Writer in PA
The students and professors are welcoming and really make the campus feel like home. Even in the first few weeks, I felt completely comfortable, and the faculty all make an effort to get to know all of their students. The small class sizes make it so that everyone knows everyone else and professors have an interest in your success.
Hope from Savona, NY
Susquehanna has a brand new central curriculum that really allows students to explore and broaden their horizons. Part of the new curriculum requires that every student studies abroad for at least 2 weeks though most choose to go for a full semester. The opportunity to study abroad forces students to step out of their comfort zone and truly understand the world with more awareness for other cultures. The professors are also very willing to help their students outside of the classroom. If you can't make their office hours they try their very best to be flexible and make appointments that work for you, even if that means they have to stay on campus longer or be there earlier than they planned. They sincerely care about whether or not you are understanding the material and are friendly, approachable people that want you to take as much away from their class as possible.
Natasha from Poland, ME
I am totally in love with the school, I plan on attending this fall and I can say that the campus is beautiful. They have small classes so you have better contact with the professors. Also, the students are very warming and helpful.
Germantown, MD
I would definitely choose this school if I had to do it all over again. It is a beautiful campus, the teachers really care about the students, and there is a really great community feel to it. The science building is amazing for science majors, and I really love the faculty in my major. I have made lasting friendships that I treasure.
Rebecca
Susquehanna's campus is unbelievably gorgeous and a perfect size. Located in central PA, SU prides itself on fostering a tight knit community of individuals of diverse interests. Because of this sort of interest diversity, it is hard to not fit in at SU - you inevitably will meet lifelong friends and mentors here.
Danielle from Hooksett, NH
It is a small school in central Pennsylvania located in a rural setting. Because of its small size, it has a lot of opportunities for the students and each student is not just a number. It is an absolutely beautiful campus and a wonderful place to get an education.
Valerie from North Wales, PA
If Susquehanna University fits your criteria when looking for schools, it is close to guaranteed that you will find it to be wonderful. Don't let the sticker shock get to you- they give good financial aid here. If you're serious about your college experience, Susquehanna University is worth checking out.
Sarah from Pennsylvania