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Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University is a private nonprofit university in a distant town with 2,241 students and a 81% acceptance rate.

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit · Town, distant · 2,241 students

NCAA Division III · Centennial Conference

Admission rate

81%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,232

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

22–31

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$28,819

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

82%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

73%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$61,723

10 years after entry

Students

2,241

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$19,757
$30,001–48,000$18,493
$48,001–75,000$21,171
$75,001–110,000$24,190
Over $110,000$33,866

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreSusquehanna University courseCredits
Biology4BIOL-010 Issues in Biology
Physics 14PHYS-202 Introductory Physics I: Algebra-Based
Psychology4PSYC-101 Principles of Psychology
Statistics4MATH-108 Introduction to Statistics
Computer Science A4Computer Science Elective
Macroeconomics4ECON-201 Principles of Macroeconomics
Microeconomics4ECON-202 Principles of Microeconomics
World History: Modern4
Historical Perspectives requirement. Only one AP…Historical Perspectives requirement. Only one AP history course may be applied to the history major or minor 100-level breadth requirement.
Show all 39 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Biology4BIOL-010 Issues in Biology
Physics 14PHYS-202 Introductory Physics I: Algebra-Based
Psychology4PSYC-101 Principles of Psychology
Statistics4MATH-108 Introduction to Statistics
Computer Science A4Computer Science Elective
Macroeconomics4ECON-201 Principles of Macroeconomics
Microeconomics4ECON-202 Principles of Microeconomics
World History: Modern4
Historical Perspectives requirement. Only one AP…Historical Perspectives requirement. Only one AP history course may be applied to the history major or minor 100-level breadth requirement.
Environmental Science4EENV-101 Environmental Science
Physics 24PHYS-205 Introductory Physics II: Algebra-Based
European History4
HIST-132 Europe, 1648 – Present. Only one AP…HIST-132 Europe, 1648 – Present. Only one AP history course may be applied to the history major or minor 100-level breadth requirement.
Human Geography4General Elective
Spanish Language and Culture4
SPAN-202 Intermediate Spanish II; fulfills…SPAN-202 Intermediate Spanish II; fulfills Central Curriculum language requirement.
Computer Science Principles4CSCI-151 Introduction to Programming
Art History4Artistic Expression requirement
Music Theory4Music elective
2-D Art and Design4Studio Art elective
3-D Art and Design4Studio Art elective
African American Studies4
HIST-115T African American History Only one AP…HIST-115T African American History Only one AP history course may be applied to the history major or minor 100-level breadth requirement.
Calculus AB or AB Subscore4MATH-111 Calculus I
Chinese Language and Culture4
CHNS-202 Intermediate Chinese II; fulfills…CHNS-202 Intermediate Chinese II; fulfills Central Curriculum language requirement.
Comparative Government and Politics4POLI-121 Comparative Government and Politics
Drawing4Studio Art elective
English Language/ Composition4General Elective Credit
English Literature/ Composition4ENGL-205T Literature Studies
French Language and Culture4
200-level French elective. Fulfills Central…200-level French elective. Fulfills Central Curriculum language requirement and counts toward French major/minor.
German Language and Culture4
GERM-202 Intermediate German II; fulfills Central…GERM-202 Intermediate German II; fulfills Central Curriculum language requirement.
Italian Language and Culture4
200-level Italian elective; fulfills Central…200-level Italian elective; fulfills Central Curriculum language requirement and counts toward Italian minor.
Japanese Language and Culture4Elective; fulfills Central Curriculum language requirement.
Latin4General elective
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHYS-206 Introductory Physics II: Calculus-Based
Physics C: Mechanics4PHYS-204 Introductory Physics I: Calculus-Based
Research4General Elective Credit
Russian Language4Elective; fulfills Central Curriculum language requirement
Seminar4General Elective Credit
Spanish Literature and Culture4
SPAN-202 Intermediate Spanish II; fulfills…SPAN-202 Intermediate Spanish II; fulfills Central Curriculum language requirement.
Students in the Honors Program earn Writing Intensive credit4
U.S. Government and Politics4POLI-111T American Government and Politics
U.S. History4
HIST-112T US History: Frontier to Space. Only one…HIST-112T US History: Frontier to Space. Only one AP history course may be applied to the history major or minor 100-level breadth requirement.

Source: susqu.edu · checked September 24, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management49
Psychology33
Finance29
Accounting27
Creative Writing25
Marketing/Marketing Management23
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication21
Early Childhood Education and Teaching19
Show the other 43 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences19
Biomedical Sciences18
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts12
Neuroscience12
Computer and Information Sciences12
Sports Communication11
Music Teacher Education11
History11
Political Science and Government10
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other10
Radio and Television9
International Business/Trade/Commerce9
Mathematics9
Geology/Earth Science9
Special Education and Teaching8
English Language and Literature8
Biochemistry8
Ecology8
Anthropology8
Graphic Design8
Environmental Studies7
Management Science6
Public Policy Analysis6
Physics6
Spanish Language and Literature6
Publishing6
Journalism6
Speech Communication and Rhetoric5
Economics5
Sociology5
Fine/Studio Arts5
Chemistry4
Philosophy4
Education2
Legal Studies2
Religion/Religious Studies2
International Relations and Affairs2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2
Music2
Music Performance2
Business/Managerial Economics2
German Language and Literature1
Public Relations/Image Management1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference

Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

17% of men in fraternities · 23% of women in sororities · 20% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2021–22)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, distant

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Selinsgrove, PA

39,627 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Harrisburg International (MDT)

Nearest hub airport

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.5 of 20

Elevation

480 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

19°F

July high

85°F

Annual snowfall

29.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

17 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$910 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, town campus, NCAA Division III, similar size