Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University is a private liberal arts college in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, United States. Its name is derived from the original Susquehannock settlers of the region. Founded in 1858 as a missionary institute, it became a four-year liberal arts college in 1895. It is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. In addition to an arts and sciences focus, Susquehanna has a business school, master's degrees in education, and joint-degree programs in engineering and for a Master of Business Administration.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 81%
- Average net price: $28,819
- Undergraduate enrollment: 2,326
- Graduation rate (150%): 82%
- Graduation rate (200%): 74%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 81%
- Student to faculty ratio: 13:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $61,723
- Median earnings (8 years): $56,149
- Median earnings (6 years): $51,535
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Town, distant
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Selinsgrove, PA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Susquehanna University include Business Administration and Management, Psychology, Finance.
- Business Administration and Management (49 bachelor's) · median earnings $67,304 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Psychology (33 bachelor's) · median earnings $47,367 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Finance (29 bachelor's) · median earnings $79,899 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Accounting (27 bachelor's) · median earnings $92,279 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Creative Writing (25 bachelor's) · median earnings $40,989 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Marketing (23 bachelor's) · median earnings $82,070 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (21 bachelor's) · median earnings $61,423 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching (19 bachelor's) · median earnings $51,105 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Biology (19 bachelor's) · median earnings $55,271 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Biomedical Sciences (18 bachelor's) · median earnings $55,271 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
Degree mix: Business 48%, Computer Science 4%, Biological Sciences 20%, Psychology 10%, Communication 18%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's, Master's.
Cost
Susquehanna University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $20,251 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $20,251
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $17,536
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $24,048
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $25,432
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $30,833
- In-state tuition and fees: $59,850
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $59,850
- Books and supplies: $1,200
- On-campus room and board: $16,100
- Off-campus room and board: $16,100
- Off-campus with family: $2,950
- Typical cost of attendance: $77,150
- Sticker vs net gap: 63%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 25%
- Federal loan recipients: 66%
- Average institutional grant: $45,185
- Average federal loan: $6,588
- Median debt at graduation: $27,000
Admissions
Susquehanna University admits 81% of applicants. Of students admitted, 14% enrolled.
- Applications: 5,513
- Admitted: 4,489
- Enrolled: 610
- Yield (first-choice signal): 14%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 2,326
- Women: 57%
- Commuter share (estimated): 10%
- Part-time undergraduates: 60%
- Age 25 and older: 2%
- Graduate students: 7
- Graduation rate: 82%
- Come back after freshman year: 86%
- First-generation: 22%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 59%
- Student to faculty: 13:1
- Professor salary: $90,093
- Associate professor salary: $84,538
- Assistant professor salary: $79,394
- On-campus housing capacity: 2,092
- Average SAT: 1,230
- Average ACT: 26
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Susquehanna University acceptance rate? Susquehanna University admits 81% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Susquehanna University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $20,251 a year after aid. Average net price is $28,819.
What majors does Susquehanna University offer? Popular programs include Business Administration and Management, Psychology, Finance, Accounting, Creative Writing.
What is the average salary after Susquehanna University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $61,723 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Susquehanna University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 81% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 82%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Susquehanna University official site: https://susqu.edu.