Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University

Northeast Region
Small Town Campus Setting
Small Size
2,246 Undergrad Enrollment
13:1 Student:Faculty
Master’s Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
514 University Ave. - Selinsgrove, PA 17870

From Susquehanna University

Founded in 1858, Susquehanna University (Selinsgrove, PA) is a national liberal arts college that prepares students for achievement, leadership and service in a diverse, interconnected world. Academic excellence, study-away and service learning, student-faculty collaboration and rich opportunities for creative and personal growth are hallmarks of a Susquehanna University education.

Susquehanna is small enough to be academically flexible yet large enough to offer a wide variety of choices with 100+ majors and minors. Students can participate in more than 150 student organizations as well as 23 NCAA Division III sports. Susquehanna's 2,200 students come from 31 states and 30 countries and 96% find jobs or pursue graduate study within six months of graduation.

Founded as Lutheran college, Susquehanna welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs, expressing its heritage through the free and open exploration of ideas, commitment to service and development of individual talents. The university is located in central Pennsylvania, along the banks of the scenic Susquehanna River and about three hours from major East Coast cultural, financial and recreational centers.

Neighborhood

Selinsgrove is a charming small town nestled along the Susquehanna River, offering students a peaceful college environment with easy access to local dining and shopping on Main Street just a short walk away. The campus sits at the heart of the community, creating a tight-knit atmosphere where students can enjoy outdoor recreation along the river while still having convenient access to cafes, restaurants, and shops within walking distance. The surrounding area provides a safe, welcoming setting that balances small-town charm with the amenities students need for daily life.
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Shopping & Entertainment
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Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
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Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations
Median rent nearby: ~$895/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 41 1100 - 1300  
ACT 6 21 - 29  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 5,513 42 % 55 % 99 %
Number admitted 4,489 42 % 56 % 2 %
Number enrolled 610 43 % 56 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Bachelor’s
Master’s
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry —
Biology/Biological Sciences —
Biomedical Sciences —
Ecology —
Neuroscience —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting —
Business Administration and Management —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services —
Business/Corporate Communications —
Business/Managerial Economics —
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies —
Finance —
International Business/Trade/Commerce —
Management Science —
Marketing/Marketing Management —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Communication and Media Studies —
Mass Communication/Media Studies —
Speech Communication and Rhetoric —
Journalism —
Advertising —
Organizational Communication —
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication —
Public Relations/Image Management —
Sports Communication —
Publishing —
Radio and Television —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Sciences —
Education Curriculum and Instruction —
Education
Special Education and Teaching —
Early Childhood Education and Teaching —
Music Teacher Education —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature —
Creative Writing —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics German Language and Literature —
French Language and Literature —
Italian Language and Literature —
Spanish Language and Literature —
History History —
Legal Professions and Studies Legal Studies —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies —
Mathematics and Statistics Computational and Applied Mathematics —
Mathematics —
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Studies —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy —
Religion/Religious Studies —
Physical Sciences Chemical Physics —
Chemistry —
Geology/Earth Science —
Physical Sciences —
Physics —
Psychology Psychology —
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Education Policy Analysis —
Public Policy Analysis —
Social Sciences Anthropology —
Economics —
International Relations and Affairs —
Political Science and Government —
Sociology —
Visual and Performing Arts Graphic Design —
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts —
Art History, Criticism and Conservation —
Fine/Studio Arts —
Music Performance —
Music Theory and Composition —
Music —

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field, Indoor
Track and Field, Outdoor
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball

Mission Statement

We educate students for productive, creative and reflective lives of achievement, leadership and service in a diverse, dynamic and interdependent world.