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| Location | Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania |
| Online | susqu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Situated in the rural town of Selinsgrove along the Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania, Susquehanna University occupies a 325-acre residential campus characterized by both historic red-brick buildings and modern academic facilities. Founded in 1858 as a Lutheran-affiliated institution, the university maintains its liberal arts tradition while offering pre-professional programs through its School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, and School of Natural and Social Sciences. The university's curriculum includes distinctive requirements in cross-cultural studies, with all students participating in a study-away experience through the Global Opportunities program. Business administration, communications, music, and biology rank among the most pursued majors, while the Sigmund Weis School of Business holds AACSB accreditation. As a primarily residential campus, most students live in university housing all four years, and the institution competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the River Hawks.
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Susquahanna is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Susquehanna University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#313 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#228 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#25 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#186 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1290 |
| ACT | 22/31 |
| GPA | 3.67 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $800 |
| Room and Board | $15,700 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,700 |
| Total One Year Cost | $76,000 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Communication | 14% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025