Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$59,100

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

43%

male

57%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,889
Declined 1,486
Total Received 6,375
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Private

2,224

undergraduate students

7

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1858, Susquehanna University is a private four-year liberal arts college that is known for its strong emphasis on undergraduate research and its commitment to experiential learning. It is located on a 325-acre campus in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania—50 miles north of Harrisburg.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,231
Established in 1858
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

325-acre campus in Selinsgrove (population: 5,922), 50 miles north of Harrisburg. Air and train serve Harrisburg; bus serves Sunbury (10 miles). School operates transportation to New York City, Washington, DC, nearby colleges, and airport on request. Local transportation options organized by Student Activities Office.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Susquehanna University
514 University Avenue
Selinsgrove, PA
17870

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
89%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
97%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
25%
Top 1/4
63%
Top 1/2
88%
Bottom 1/2
12%
Bottom 1/4
1%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
650
25th
550
75th
630
25th
538
75th
32
25th
24
75th
27
25th
23
75th
30
25th
23

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,889
Declined 1,486
Total Received 6,375

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

93%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$39,912

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $57,400
Housing $8,850
Food $6,850
Additional fees $1,700
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $76,000
Average Financial Aid - $39,912
Total with Avg. Aid $36,088

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 570 372-4450
F: 570 372-2722
sufinaid@susqu.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

boxing, ice hockey, karate, lacrosse, rowing, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

boxing, equestrian, karate, rowing, rugby, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, crew, equestrian, flag football, ice hockey, karate, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, western equestrian club

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Landmark Conference, Centennial Conference (football only), NCAA Division III

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Business/Corporate Communications, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Creative Writing yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Ecology yes
Economics, General yes
Education Policy Analysis yes
Education, General yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
Graphic Design yes
History, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Italian Language and Literature yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Science yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Sciences, Other yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Policy Analysis, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Communication
  3. Creative Writing

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,231

total students

62%

in-state

38%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

2,224
students

Female
57%
1,276

Male
43%
948

0%

7
students

Female
100%
7

Male
0%
0

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

2,133
students

Female
58%
1,228

Male
42%
905

4%

91
students

Female
53%
48

Male
47%
43

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
76%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: first day of classes

Spring: first day of classes

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

65

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

65

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 21
Countries most often represented China
Japan
Kuwait
Nepal
Saudi Arabia
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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