Susquehanna University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2994 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #846 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #778 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #45 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1382 of 1,592 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 2,246
- Graduates
- 9
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.susqu.edu
Susquehanna University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Susquehanna University has an acceptance rate of 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 81% | 83% |
| Applicants | 5,513 | 2,355 | 3,070 |
| Admissions | 4,489 | 1,903 | 2,558 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 610 | 264 | 344 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
250 or 41%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Susquehanna University are 1100-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
34 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Susquehanna University are 21-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1705 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 154 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 146 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 112 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 69 (3%) |
| Asian | 33 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 29 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Susquehanna University is $26,444 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,757 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,493 |
| $48-75K | $21,171 |
| $75-110K | $24,190 |
| $110K+ | $33,866 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $58,750 | $7,620 |
| Tuition in-state | $58,750 | $7,620 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $58,750 | $7,620 |
| Fee in-district | $1,100 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,100 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,092 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,100 |
| Room charge | $9,000 |
| Meal charge | $7,100 |
Susquehanna University majors
Susquehanna University has granted 525 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs and 6 master's in Curriculum and Instruction. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Susquehanna University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 49 | |
| Psychology, General | 33 | |
| Finance, General | 29 | |
| Accounting | 27 | |
| Creative Writing | 25 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 23 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 21 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 19 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 18 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 12 | |
| Neuroscience | 12 | |
| History, General | 11 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 11 | |
| Sports Communication | 11 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 10 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |
| Radio and Television | 9 | |
| Anthropology, General | 8 | |
| Biochemistry | 8 | |
| Ecology | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |
| Graphic Design | 8 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | |
| Environmental Studies | 7 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | |
| Journalism | 6 | |
| Management Science | 6 | |
| Physics, General | 6 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 6 | |
| Publishing | 6 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | |
| Economics, General | 5 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 5 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 4 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 2 | |
| Education, General | 2 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |
| Legal Studies | 2 | |
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 525 | 6 |
Susquehanna University has a graduation rate of 82%, which is among the 10% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 82% | 77% | 86% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Susquehanna University has published 1,681 scientific papers with 28,612 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Physics, Engineering, Law, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 44 |
| 1994 | 17 | 44 |
| 1995 | 14 | 77 |
| 1996 | 16 | 70 |
| 1997 | 15 | 111 |
| 1998 | 15 | 117 |
| 1999 | 15 | 113 |
| 2000 | 13 | 118 |
| 2001 | 11 | 136 |
| 2002 | 18 | 177 |
| 2003 | 15 | 155 |
| 2004 | 25 | 170 |
| 2005 | 47 | 289 |
| 2006 | 48 | 317 |
| 2007 | 39 | 395 |
| 2008 | 39 | 443 |
| 2009 | 65 | 582 |
| 2010 | 59 | 648 |
| 2011 | 61 | 859 |
| 2012 | 80 | 1000 |
| 2013 | 61 | 1029 |
| 2014 | 75 | 1257 |
| 2015 | 74 | 1334 |
| 2016 | 62 | 1296 |
| 2017 | 75 | 1422 |
| 2018 | 76 | 1479 |
| 2019 | 62 | 1872 |
| 2020 | 70 | 2270 |
| 2021 | 68 | 2249 |
| 2022 | 67 | 2209 |
| 2023 | 68 | 2235 |
| 2024 | 88 | 1974 |
| 2025 | 38 | 1622 |
Susquehanna University alumni
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Camilla Luddington
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorfilm actormotion capture actingvoice actor
- Biography
-
Camilla Anne Luddington is an English actress, best known for her role as Dr. Jo Wilson in the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy (since 2012). She is also known for voicing Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider Survivor trilogy video games and Zatanna in the DC Animated Movie Universe.
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John Strangfeld
- Years
- 1954-.. (age 72)
- Occupations
- entrepreneurchief executive officer
- Biography
-
John R. Strangfeld is an American businessman. He is the former chairman, chief executive officer, and president of Prudential Financial.
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Uzal Girard Ent
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Uzal Girard Ent CBE was an American Army Air Forces officer who served as the commander of the Second Air Force during World War II.
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Roger Blough
- Years
- 1904-1985 (aged 81)
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Roger M. Blough was the chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the United States Steel Corporation for 13½ years, from May 1955 through January 1969. In this position, he is best known for serving as the American steel industry's principal spokesman when the industry clashed in April 1962 with President John F. Kennedy on the issue of commodity steel prices.
General info
| Alternative names | Susquahanna Sesquehanna Susquehana |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1858 |
| Motto | Achievement, Leadership, Service |
| Colors | orange, maroon |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 449 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 514 University Ave Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 17870-1025 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 5703740101 |