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Susquehanna University

#560 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Selinsgrove, PA
  • 743 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Value
    A-
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    B-
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    B-
  7. Professors
    B+
  8. Location
    C+
  9. Dorms
    B-
  10. Campus Food
    C
  11. Student Life
    B-
  12. Safety
    C
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Susquehanna is an above-average private, Christian university located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,283 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Susquehanna acceptance rate is 70%. Popular majors include Communications, Biology, and Finance. Graduating 71% of students, Susquehanna alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,700.
About Susquehanna University...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Centennial Conference
Address
514 University Ave
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Website
susqu.edu
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Susquehanna University Rankings

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
70%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1020-1230
ACT Range
23-28
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$26,869/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $17,637/ year
  • $30-48k
    $18,168/ year
  • $49-75k
    $22,917/ year
  • $76-110k
    $25,964/ year
  • $110k+
    $30,927/ year
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Academics

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
85%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.47 responses
69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.51 responses
54%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.52 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Communications
    82 Graduates
  • Biology
    40 Graduates
  • Finance
    38 Graduates
  • Psychology
    34 Graduates
  • Creative Writing
    31 Graduates
  • Accounting
    28 Graduates
  • Marketing
    27 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    16 Graduates
  • Economics
    15 Graduates
  • Drama and Theatre Production
    14 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,283Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
26%
Varsity Athletes
26%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 37 responses
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  • Friendly nice fun outgoing
    49%
  • Well-rounded, personable, and outgoing
    24%
  • Sweats, uggs, a northface fleece and backpack
    11%
  • Friendly, but preppy for the most part
    8%
  • Straight out of Vineyard Vines
    5%
  • Quiet, sticks mostly to small social group
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
94%
Poll
67%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.61 responses
Poll
58%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.79 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 36 responses
Report
  • Friendly Home
    25%
  • Interesting
    22%
  • Living and Learning Community
    19%
  • Pretty
    14%
  • Liberal
    8%
  • Small needs more kids
    8%
  • Home away from home
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$52,500/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
71%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
97%
National
83%
75%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.32 responses
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The students at Susquehanna University will come to be wonderful friends of yours. When our tour guides say that SU has a wonderful community, they're telling the truth! You will get to know your professors, and will likely work closely with multiple professors. The school offers a wide variety of jobs to students, especially those receiving work study. Unfortunately, like all colleges, there are issues with the administration, in that they sometimes have a misguided view of what the student body wants or needs. However, a wonderful pro of this is that this brings the students closer together.
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Susquehanna University is a great overall school. While there have been many physical altercations and incidents that involved the police in the one year I've been there, it is still a good school. They have a great campus garden and care about science and glorious research opportunities!
The first year at Susquehanna University proved to be challenging, although sophomore year has been amazing. Equestrian Club has allowed me to make forever friends and participate in the community. The academics are rigorous, but challenges you in a good way. The one thing that sets Susquehanna apart from other universities is their Go Program. Every student must study abroad to complete their curriculum. This allows for every student to experience unique and diverse experiences that challenges their everyday life.