Overview

Susquehanna University is a Comprehensive institution located in Selinsgrove, PA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 514 University Avenue
Selinsgrove, PA  17841
United States

Contact Mr. Philip Betz
Director of Admissions
Email: suadmiss@susqu.edu
Phone: 570-372-4260
Fax: 570-372-2722

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Ecology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/corporate Communications, General
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/image Management
Publishing
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Sports Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Science, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Education Policy Analysis
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Economics, Other
International Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Photography
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,974

Applied

4,702

Accepted

2,185

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,324

Females Applied

2,683

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,646

Males Applied

2,015

Males Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.7

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 One recommendation
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview
Other requirements:	Writing portfolio for creative writing program, audition for music programs, design portfolio for graphic design programs

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	October 1st	Yes
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	585	550	660
SAT Math	570	540	630
ACT Composite	26	22	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

58,750

Private

Fees

1,100

Full-time student fees

16,100

Room & board

9,000

Room only

Financial Aid

47,589

Avg. Financial Aid Package

47,811

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

49,408

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,683

Avg. Loan Aid

38,125

Avg. Grant Aid

43,640

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

85%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

28%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,185

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

37%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.41%
Black or African American	6.59%
White or Caucasian	77.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.05%
Asian	1.65%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	3.25%
Other	2.42%

Gender

Male (43.3%)

Female (56.34%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	92%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Candlelight Service, Thanksgiving Dinner and Spring Weekend Carnival

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Alpha Phi Omega, Student Activities Committee, SU Dance Corps and Club Sports

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

229

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 144

Part-time - 85

Male - 131

Female - 98