Susquehanna University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2883 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #819 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #752 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #45 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1761 of 2,091 | For Gender Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 2,224
- Graduates
- 7
- 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 77% 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 | 77% | 75% | 78% |
| Applicants | 6,375 | 2,674 | 3,700 |
| Admissions | 4,889 | 2,007 | 2,881 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 578 | 242 | 336 |
1 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
298 or 52%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1088
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Susquehanna University are 1088-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
35 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Susquehanna University are 23-30 (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 | 1704 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 143 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 134 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 133 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 59 (3%) |
| Asian | 36 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 19 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Susquehanna University is $28,605 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 | $22,556 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,788 |
| $48-75K | $22,479 |
| $75-110K | $27,014 |
| $110K+ | $31,764 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $54,440 | $54,440 |
| Tuition in-state | $54,440 | $54,440 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $54,440 | $54,440 |
| Fee in-district | $720 | $720 |
| Fee in-state | $720 | $720 |
| Fee out-of-state | $720 | $720 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,092 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,960 |
| Room charge | $8,220 |
| Meal charge | $6,740 |
Susquehanna University majors
Susquehanna University has granted 550 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs and 1 master's in Curriculum and Instruction. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Susquehanna University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 49 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 35 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | |
| Creative Writing | 29 | |
| Finance, General | 28 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 26 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 23 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 | |
| Accounting | 19 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | |
| Biochemistry | 15 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 14 | |
| Ecology | 14 | |
| Neuroscience | 14 | |
| Graphic Design | 13 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 12 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 11 | |
| History, General | 11 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 10 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | |
| Physics, General | 10 | |
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |
| Sports Communication | 8 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 7 | |
| Economics, General | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |
| Environmental Studies | 6 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | |
| Journalism | 6 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 6 | |
| Publishing | 6 | |
| Management Science | 5 | |
| Music Performance, General | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Radio and Television | 5 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Advertising | 4 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | |
| Education, General | 3 | |
| French Language and Literature | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 3 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |
| Anthropology, General | 1 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 550 | 1 |
Susquehanna University has a graduation rate of 76%, which is among the 16% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% | 71% | 79% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Susquehanna University has published 1,452 scientific papers with 20,612 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Physics, Engineering, Philosophy, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 31 |
| 1992 | 10 | 23 |
| 1993 | 6 | 42 |
| 1994 | 14 | 36 |
| 1995 | 13 | 48 |
| 1996 | 14 | 41 |
| 1997 | 15 | 85 |
| 1998 | 15 | 79 |
| 1999 | 15 | 89 |
| 2000 | 12 | 98 |
| 2001 | 11 | 120 |
| 2002 | 18 | 151 |
| 2003 | 12 | 130 |
| 2004 | 27 | 150 |
| 2005 | 36 | 227 |
| 2006 | 53 | 295 |
| 2007 | 37 | 363 |
| 2008 | 42 | 353 |
| 2009 | 55 | 500 |
| 2010 | 57 | 582 |
| 2011 | 55 | 750 |
| 2012 | 64 | 852 |
| 2013 | 56 | 870 |
| 2014 | 73 | 1020 |
| 2015 | 72 | 1126 |
| 2016 | 48 | 1107 |
| 2017 | 76 | 1099 |
| 2018 | 66 | 1185 |
| 2019 | 60 | 1488 |
| 2020 | 66 | 1705 |
| 2021 | 61 | 1651 |
| 2022 | 62 | 1792 |
| 2023 | 57 | 1795 |
Susquehanna University alumni
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Camilla Luddington
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actoractormotion capture actingvoice actor
- Biography
-
Camilla Anne Luddington is a British actress, best known for her role as Dr Josephine "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, for which she provided the motion capture.
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John Strangfeld
- Years
- 1954-.. (age 70)
- Occupations
- chief executive officerentrepreneur
- 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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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.
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David T. Little
- Occupations
- composer
- Biography
-
David T. Little is a Grammy-nominated American composer, record producer, and drummer known for his operatic, orchestral, and chamber works, most notably his operas JFK, Soldier Songs, and Dog Days which was named a standout opera of recent decades by The New York Times. He is the artistic director of Newspeak, an eight-piece amplified ensemble that explores the boundaries between rock and classical music, and is the Chair of the composition faculty at Mannes School of Music.
General info
| Alternative names | Susquahanna Sesquehanna Susquehana |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1858 |
| Motto | Achievement, Leadership, Service |
| Colors | orange, maroon |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 481 |
| 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 |