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Tuition & Fees

^$51,140

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undergraduateRatios

44^%

male

56^%

female

teacher

students

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Moderately Selective

84^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	4,122
Declined	+ 741
Total Received	4,863

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Private (nonprofit)

2,312

undergraduate students

graduate students

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Codes

SAT	2820
ACT	3720

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School Facts

Susquehanna University, founded in 1858, is a private, national liberal arts college. Its 325-acre campus is located in Selinsgrove, 50 miles north of Harrisburg.

Official website	Visit website
Admissions email	suadmiss@susqu.edu
Application link	Apply online
Public/private	Private (nonprofit)
Campus enrollment	2,315
Established in	1858
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Religious affiliation	Lutheran
Accredited by	• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)

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Selinsgrove, PA

325-acre campus in Selinsgrove (population: 5,922), 50 miles north of Harrisburg. Air and train serve Harrisburg; bus serves Sunbury (10 miles). School operates transportation to New York City, Washington, DC, nearby colleges, and airport on request. Local transportation options organized by Student Activities Office.

Susquehanna University
514 University Avenue
Selinsgrove, PA 17870

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
89%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
97%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students are required to live in school housing
yes: Students may have cars on campus
yes: Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

: 6 fraternities 19^% of male students
: 5 sororities 17^% of female students

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10: 25%
Top 1/4: 63%
Top 1/2: 88%

Bottom 1/2: 12%
Bottom 1/4: 1%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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700-800

600-699

45%

500-599

40%

400-499

700-800

600-699

40%

500-599

47%

400-499

700-800

600-699

500-599

400-499

300-399

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30-36

19%

24-29

48%

18-23

24%

12-17

30-36

24-29

46%

18-23

39%

12-17

10%

30-36

19%

24-29

45%

18-23

35%

12-17

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted	yes
Application deadline	November 15 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program	yes
Early decision program application deadline	November 15
School has early action program	yes
Early action program application deadline	November 1
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT Reasoning only Considered if submitted ACT only Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Considered if submitted SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

84^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	4,122
Declined	+ 741
Total Received	4,863

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Considered

Geographical residence
State residency

Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment

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Admissions Contact

Phil Betz
Director of Admissions
P: 800 326-9672
F: 570 372-2722
suadmiss@susqu.edu

Financial Aid

82^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$39,750.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$66,020
Tuition	$50,500
Room	$7,320
Board	$6,360
Additional fees	$640
Books & supplies	$1,200
Average Financial Aid	- $39,750
Total with Avg. Aid	$26,270

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$63,198,342
Federal	$3,523,047
State	$2,320,491
Institutional	$56,087,117
Other external	$1,267,687

Non-need-based

Total	$15,975,286
Federal	$134,913
State	$9,869
Institutional	$15,006,796
Other external	$823,708

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
May 1

State aid form
May 1

Other
May 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Other

Financial Aid Office

P: 570 372-4450
F: 570 372-2722
sufinaid@susqu.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Justin Rummel
Assistant VP for Student Financial Services
rummelj@susqu.edu

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Varsity Sports

	M	W
baseball
basketball
cheerleading
cross-country
field hockey
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

boxing, ice hockey, karate, lacrosse, rowing, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

boxing, equestrian, karate, rowing, rugby, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, crew, equestrian, flag football, ice hockey, karate, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, western equestrian club

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Athletic Directors

Crystal Gibson (men's)
Interim Director Of Athletics

Crystal Gibson (women's)
Interim Director Of Athletics

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: Landmark Conference, Centennial Conference
Mascot: River Hawks
School colors: orange and maroon

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Accounting
Anthropology
Art
Art History
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Early Childhood Education
Ecology
Economics
Education
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Studies
Finance
French
Geological/Environmental Sciences
German
Graphic Design
History
International Business
International Studies
Legal Studies
Luxury Brand Marketing/Management
Management
Marketing
Mass Communications
Mathematics
Music
Music Composition
Music Education
Music Performance
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Policy
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
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Programs Offered

Accelerated study
Distance Learning
Double majors
Dual degrees
Honors program
Independent study
Internships
Pass/fail grading option
Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

Pre-dentistry
Pre-law
Pre-medicine
Pre-theology
Pre-veterinary science

2,315

total students

63^%

in-state

37^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100^%

2,312
students

Female
56^%
1,303

Male
44^%
1,009

0^%

3
students

Female
100^%
3

Male
0^%
0

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

95^%

2,200
students

Female
57^%
1,235

Male
43^%
965

5^%

112
students

Female
61^%
68

Male
39^%
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Student Break-down

2%: Nonresident aliens
6%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%: Hispanic/Latino
75%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

88^%

Transfer applicants accepted

39^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript	Required of Some
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Essay or personal statement	Recommended of All
Interview	Required of Some
Standardized test scores	Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: first day of classes

Spring: first day of classes

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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Counseling services

Academic
Birth control
Career
Minority student
Older student
Personal
Psychological
Religious

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

Alumni network
Career/job search classes
Interest inventory
Internships
Interview training
On-campus job interviews
Other
Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95^%

Additional services

Day care
Health insurance
Health service
Nonremedial tutoring
Placement service
Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

Adaptive equipment
Interpreters for hearing-impaired
Note-taking services
Other
Reader services
Special housing
Talking books
Tape recorders
Tutors

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	21
Countries most often represented	China Japan Kuwait Nepal Saudi Arabia
Special services offered for international applicants	ESL program/classes International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation

International Student Contact

Adam Guo
Associate Director for International Recruitment
570 372-4153
guot@susqu.edu

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Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

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Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

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Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

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Financial Aid Officer

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Club Sports - Men's

Club Sports - Women's

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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Programs Offered

Pre-professional Programs

total students

in-state

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3students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: first day of classes

Spring: first day of classes

Transfer Credits

semester hours

semester hours

Of students' needs
were fully met

2,312
students

3
students

2,200
students

112
students