Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University Academics

Susquehanna offers more than 50 majors and minors, and a fine balance of liberal arts and professional studies, a devoted and passionate faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities that support students' intellectual and personal growth. Susquehanna University distinguishes itself from other Pennsylvania universities by capitalizing on its ideal size by keeping classes small, which ensures personal attention to students from professors.

Faculty and students collaborate on research, perform together on stage, make presentations together at academic conferences, and share a passion for the world of ideas. Susquehanna University students take courses in any of the university's three schools: the School of Arts, Humanities, and Communications; the School of Natural and Social Sciences; and the Sigmund Weis School of Business.

The Weis school is among a select group amidst Pennsylvania universities (and nationally) that is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASOM).

Susquehanna University's Central Curriculum includes a unique Global Opportunities (GO) program. GO is a distinctive requirement originating from the faculty's recognition that now, more than ever, graduates must be ready to navigate increasingly complex domestic and global challenges. Every undergraduate prepares, completes, and reflects on a long- or short-term cross-cultural experience either in the United States or abroad. With GO, students transform powerful off-campus experiences into profound discovery and personal growth.

Susquehanna University Campus

The last 10 years have witnessed tremendous growth at Susquehanna, and the expansion of facilities to accommodate that growth. To stay competitive among Pennsylvania universities, new residence halls were constructed to comfortably meet the needs of students, and academic buildings were updated, improved, and expanded.

A new science building, slated for full-occupancy in the fall of 2010, will be the largest academic building on campus at an impressive 75,000 square feet. This $33 million, state-of-the-art project will meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification criteria and offer 19 teaching and research labs, 30 preparatory and support spaces, and a rooftop greenhouse. Home to the biology, chemistry, and earth and environmental sciences programs, the building demonstrates Susquehanna University's commitment to a sustainable future.

The Susquehanna University Experience

With a deep-rooted commitment to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of every student, Susquehanna University offers its students a rich collegiate experience that is rare among Pennsylvania universities.

Outside the classroom, students can choose from more than 120 student organizations and co-curricular activities, collaborative research, service learning, internships, student leadership opportunities, 23 Division III sports, off-campus semester study opportunities, and study abroad offerings on all seven continents.

Through all of these experiences, Susquehanna University mentors will work with students to stretch themselves to reach full potential. Beyond the classroom, students find that Susquehanna University is inclusive and increasingly diverse among Pennsylvania universities, and is a place where students and teachers enjoy great relationships and work together to shape campus life.

Susquehanna University Helps Students Succeed

Susquehanna University's promise of success is demonstrated by its graduation rate; 80 percent of its students graduate within four years, a rate cited among the top in the nation, and far above the national average. Ninety-two percent of Susquehanna's graduates have a job or are attending graduate school within six months of graduation.

Susquehanna University graduates consistently tell their mentors that they have had a competitive edge entering the workplace, thanks to the experiences the university provided them. Most Susquehanna University students engage in one or more experiential activities before graduation. Students interested in pursuing law and medical careers can also take advantage of special preparation offered by the university for their respective entrance exams.

• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biochemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Ecology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Accounting
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Communication/Journalism
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer and information sciences
• Information Science/Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Education
• Elementary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Secondary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Kindergarten/Preschool Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English
• English
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Creative Writing
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Foreign languages and literature
• German
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• French
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Italian
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Spanish
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health professions and related sciences
• Pre-Dentistry Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Pre-Medical Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Pre-Veterinary Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Law/legal studies
• Pre-Law Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Liberal arts/general studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Religious Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Geology/Earth Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Psychology
• Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social sciences
• Anthropology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Economics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• International Relations and Affairs
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Political Science and Government
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Sociology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Visual and performing arts
• Graphic Design
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Dramatic/Theater Arts
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Fine/Studio Arts
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music Performance
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music Theory and Composition
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied3,610
• Accepted2,644
• Acceptance Rate73%
• Enrolled2,261
• Female Applicants1,950
• Females Accepted1,448
• Female Acceptance Rate74%
• Male Applicants1,660
• Males Accepted1,196
• Male Acceptance Rate72%
• Applying
• Application Fee$35
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  Minimum high school GPA of 2.5
  
• Required for Some writing portfolio, auditions for music programs
  
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.34
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen March 1st December 15th --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan December 15th December 15th --
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer July 1st August 1st --
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 510 610
• SAT Math 510 610
• SAT Writing 490 600
• ACT Composite 23 28
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$35,400
• Out-of-state tuition *$35,400
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$460.00
• Room and board *$9,600.00
• Room only *$5,050.00
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planYes
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students2,261
• Male Student Percentage46%
• Female Student Percentage54%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino4.33%
• Black or African American3.27%
• White or Caucasian85.67%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.22%
• Asian1.15%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.09%
• Two or more races1.33%
• Unknown.04%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout.78% representing 15 other countries
• Out-of-state Students49% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Coed housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 76%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station Yes
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities Yes
• Greek sororities Yes
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Student Government Association, community service organizations, music performance groups, theater performance groups, intramurals and outdoor recreation
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No Division 3 No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Cheerleading No Division C No
• Crew No Division C No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Equestrian sports No Division C No
• Field hockey No No No
• Football No Division 3 No
• Golf No Division 3 No
• Lacrosse No Division 3 No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Rugy No Division C No
• Soccer Yes Division 3 No
• Softball Yes No No
• Swimming No Division 3 No
• Tennis Yes Division 3 No
• Track No Division 3 No
• Volleyball Yes Division C No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Cheerleading No Division C No
• Crew No Division C No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Equestrian sports No Division C No
• Field hockey No Division 3 No
• Football No No No
• Golf No Division 3 No
• Lacrosse No Division 3 No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Rugy No Division C No
• Soccer Yes Division 3 No
• Softball Yes Division 3 No
• Swimming No Division 3 No
• Tennis Yes Division 3 No
• Track No Division 3 No
• Volleyball Yes Division 3 No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty252
• Full-time Percentage56%
• Part-time Percentage44%
• Female Percentage48%
• Male Percentage52%
• Student:Faculty Ratio12:1 or 2,217 students to 179 faculty