Susquehanna University: Review & Facts

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Susquehanna University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,235 students enrolled. This college was established in 1858 and is the only school located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania.

Susquehanna University is affiliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Academic Offerings

Susquehanna University will give you the opportunity to get a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
64
Susquehanna University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 64 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Marketing and Advertising, Business, Management, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Susquehanna University is high at 85% (above Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
85%
Good
The graduation rate at Susquehanna University is good - 76%.

Student to faculty ratio at Susquehanna University is pretty good: 13:1. Learn more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, around $54,500 per academic year. The additional fees at Susquehanna University beyond tuition are nearly $800; this totals $55,300 per year.

Read the details about Susquehanna University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
77%
Doable
According to government data, 6,375 applications were submitted and 4,889 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Susquehanna University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,200
High
Susquehanna University offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Susquehanna University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Susquehanna University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,100 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, approximately $8,200 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Susquehanna University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Susquehanna University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Susquehanna University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Susquehanna University
514 University Ave
Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
17870-1025, USA
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