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About Susquehanna University

private liberal artssmall class sizesbusiness and premed focusaccessible admissions

Susquehanna University is a private liberal arts college in Selinsgrove, PA, known for its private liberal arts, small class sizes, and business and premed focus. With an acceptance rate of 77%, SU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 578 students each year. SU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1090–1250, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. SU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $42,109 per year; the sticker price of $70,100 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Susquehanna University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

77%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1170
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1090 – 1250 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Susquehanna University

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Demonstrated Interest
Susquehanna actively tracks demonstrated interest, so visit campus in Selinsgrove, attend a virtual info session, or reach out directly to your admissions counselor before submitting your application. A personal connection here genuinely moves the needle.
Essay Strategy
Susquehanna requires all students to complete its GO (Global Opportunities) program, which sends every student abroad for at least two weeks. Reference this program specifically in your application and explain how a global experience connects to your academic or career goals, because it shows you understand what makes Susquehanna distinctive.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Susquehanna University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$70k/yr$19.8k
30k-48k~$70k/yr$18.5k
48k-75k~$70k/yr$21.2k
75k-110k~$70k/yr$24.2k
110k+~$70k/yr$33.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

74%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$52k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,425
Undergrad Enrollment
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