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Susquehanna University

Susquahanna

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania 17870-1025

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Susquehanna University is a private institution in Selinsgrove with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1211, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,723 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,539.

Established
1858
Motto
Achievement, Leadership, Service
Mascot
Benny the Hawk
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
All-Atlantic Region Track Field Conference
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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79%Acceptance
1211SAT Avg
2,120Students
13:1Student:Faculty
74%Grad Rate
$61,723Earnings 10yr
$26,539Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Susquehanna University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1211

Reading & Writing
550660
Math
540630

ACT Score Range

Composite
2231

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1211

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$57,400
Room & Board$15,700
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$72,563
Average Net Price$26,539
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,251
$30–48K$17,536
$48–75K$24,048
$75–110K$25,432
$110K+$30,833

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,539

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$27,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (55)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,120
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Black 7%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate74.1%
Freshman Retention73.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,535
8 Years$56,149
10 Years$61,723

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,200
Men
$67,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#96
Wall Street Journal
#191

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from PA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
107 mi(185 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
150 mi(260 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
166 mi(288 min)

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