Susquehanna University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,088
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	77%
Students retention rate	87%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 77% indicates that Susquehanna University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Susquehanna University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Susquehanna University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$53,060

Cost of attendance at Susquehanna University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$53,060

Cost of attendance at Susquehanna University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Susquehanna University received on average $38,565 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$38,565

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	145	25%	$4,968	$720,296
Other Federal Grant	148	26%	$5,164	$764,296
State Grant/Scholarships	132	23%	$4,041	$533,364
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	552	96%	$36,215	$19,990,428
Total Grant & Scholarships	552	96%	$38,565	$21,288,088

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Susquehanna University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Susquehanna University students is 74.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 67.9%.

74.3%

asian 62.5% 10 students
African American 66.0% 33 students
white 75.0% 390 students
hispanic 78.0% 39 students
International Students 44.4% 4 students
Mixed Race 90.5% 19 students

Sport Conferences

Football Centennial Conference
Baseball Landmark Conference
Basketball Landmark Conference
Track and Cross Country Landmark Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Susquehanna University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Susquehanna University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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