Susquehanna University (Susquahanna)
Private nonprofit four-year university in Selinsgrove, PA that costs an average of $28,585 a year after financial aid, admits 81% of applicants and graduates 79% of full-time students.
Private nonprofitTown (distant)2,163 undergraduates
Cost of Susquahanna
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $78,385 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $62,200 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $16,800 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Average net price after aid | $28,585 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $18,572 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $19,687 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $19,822 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $24,672 |
| $110,001+ | $31,933 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Susquahanna's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 81% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,232 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 560–660 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 540–640 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 21–29 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 79% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 86% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $50,850 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $67,676 |
| Rank in Pennsylvania (earnings) | 59th of 113 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $27,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $307 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 30% |
| Students with federal loans | 67% |
Majors and programs at Susquahanna
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (50)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 52 | $69,863 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 63 | $67,368 | $25,541 |
| Marketing | 52 | $55,416 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 79 | $52,040 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 47 | $46,290 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 62 | $44,106 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government | 32 | $40,653 | $27,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 24 | $37,592 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | 91 | $37,314 | $27,000 |
| Biology | 81 | $37,037 | $27,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 22 | $36,387 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 32 | $34,269 | $27,000 |
| Publishing | 39 | $33,292 | $27,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 61 | $30,175 | $27,000 |
| Anthropology | 14 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 14 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 26 | — | $27,000 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | — | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 4 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 10 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 25 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 22 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 20 | — | — |
| Economics | 12 | — | — |
| Education | 3 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 21 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 14 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 14 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | — | — |
| History | 24 | — | — |
| International Business | 14 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 14 | — | — |
| Journalism | 7 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 9 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 16 | — | — |
| Music | 14 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 16 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 9 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Physics | 15 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 9 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 20 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Sociology | 9 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 11 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 26 | — | $27,000 |
Master's degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 11 | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | Reading | $27,122 | 58% | $60,651 |
| Mercyhurst University | Erie | $26,486 | 81% | $55,508 |
| DeSales University | Center Valley | $29,183 | 77% | $69,129 |
| Grove City College | Grove City | — | 72% | — |
| Gettysburg College | Gettysburg | $33,015 | 39% | $80,119 |
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg | $25,955 | 79% | $60,377 |
| Dickinson College | Carlisle | $28,634 | 42% | $83,426 |
| Point Park University | Pittsburgh | $26,028 | 97% | $52,251 |
About Susquahanna
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 2,163 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | susqu.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Susquahanna's acceptance rate?
Susquehanna University admits 81% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,232 on the SAT.
How much does Susquahanna cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $78,385 a year (tuition and fees: $62,200). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $28,585 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,572.
How much do Susquahanna graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $67,676 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 59th of 113 similar colleges in Pennsylvania. The best-paid bachelor's program is accounting and related services ($69,863 a year after graduation).
What is Susquahanna's graduation rate?
79% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 86% of first-year students return for a second year.