Susquehanna University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2943 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #831 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #763 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #46 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1353 of 1,562 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 2,241
- Graduates
- 6
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 79% 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 | 79% | 76% | 81% |
| Applicants | 5,974 | 2,646 | 3,322 |
| Admissions | 4,702 | 2,015 | 2,683 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 578 | 255 | 323 |
12 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
259 or 45%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Susquehanna University are 1090-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
32 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Susquehanna University are 22-31 (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 | 1663 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 160 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 149 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 139 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 67 (3%) |
| Asian | 35 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 30 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Susquehanna University is $27,258 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 | $20,251 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,536 |
| $48-75K | $24,048 |
| $75-110K | $25,432 |
| $110K+ | $30,833 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $56,600 | $56,600 |
| Tuition in-state | $56,600 | $56,600 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $56,600 | $56,600 |
| Fee in-district | $800 | $800 |
| Fee in-state | $800 | $800 |
| Fee out-of-state | $800 | $800 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,092 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,700 |
| Room charge | $8,850 |
| Meal charge | $6,850 |
Susquehanna University majors
Susquehanna University has granted 575 bachelor's degrees across 56 programs and 5 master's in Curriculum and Instruction. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Susquehanna University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 54 | |
| Creative Writing | 33 | |
| Finance, General | 32 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 29 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 28 | |
| Accounting | 25 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 20 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 18 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 16 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | |
| Publishing | 16 | |
| Graphic Design | 15 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 15 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 13 | |
| Ecology | 12 | |
| History, General | 11 | |
| Radio and Television | 11 | |
| Neuroscience | 10 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 10 | |
| Environmental Studies | 9 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 9 | |
| Physics, General | 9 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |
| Sports Communication | 7 | |
| Anthropology, General | 6 | |
| Biochemistry | 6 | |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | |
| Economics, General | 5 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | |
| German Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | |
| Legal Studies | 3 | |
| Management Science | 3 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 3 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 3 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 2 | |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |
| Advertising | 1 | |
| Chemical Physics | 1 | |
| Education, General | 1 | |
| Journalism | 1 | |
| Organizational Communication, General | 1 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 575 | 5 |
Susquehanna University has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 17% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 71% | 77% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Susquehanna University has published 1,646 scientific papers with 27,328 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Physics, Law, Engineering, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 10 | 29 |
| 1993 | 6 | 44 |
| 1994 | 17 | 44 |
| 1995 | 14 | 77 |
| 1996 | 16 | 70 |
| 1997 | 15 | 110 |
| 1998 | 15 | 116 |
| 1999 | 15 | 113 |
| 2000 | 13 | 118 |
| 2001 | 11 | 134 |
| 2002 | 18 | 176 |
| 2003 | 15 | 155 |
| 2004 | 25 | 169 |
| 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 | 1031 |
| 2014 | 75 | 1257 |
| 2015 | 74 | 1334 |
| 2016 | 62 | 1296 |
| 2017 | 75 | 1422 |
| 2018 | 75 | 1479 |
| 2019 | 62 | 1871 |
| 2020 | 70 | 2266 |
| 2021 | 68 | 2247 |
| 2022 | 67 | 2210 |
| 2023 | 67 | 2230 |
| 2024 | 86 | 1950 |
Susquehanna University alumni
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Camilla Luddington
- Occupations
- film directoractortelevision actorfilm actormotion capture acting
- Biography
-
Camilla Anne Luddington is a British actress, best known for her role as Jo Wilson in the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy. She is also known for voicing Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider video games and Zatanna in the DC Animated Movie Universe.
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John Strangfeld
- Years
- 1954-.. (age 71)
- 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 | 434 |
| 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 |