Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University at a Glance
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About Susquehanna University
Founded in 1858, Susquehanna University (SU) has a student enrollment of about 2,300 undergraduates. SU offers over 100 liberal arts and pre-professional degree programs. Among the most popular ones are those in business and related fields, in communication, and in journalism.
The college is also well known for its Writers Institute, which has been a temporary home to many distinguished Visiting Writers over the years.
SU also offers online degree and certificate programs.
SU is associated with one Nobel laureate for literature—poet, Louise Glück.
Other distinguished SU connected individuals include the following:
- Philosopher, Coleen Zoller
- Poets—Robert Creeley, Edward Hirsch, Tony Hoagland, Sharon Olds, Billy Collins, Joy Harjo, Bob Shacochis, and Carolyn Forché
- Novelist/short story writers—Madison Smart Bell, Frederick Busch, Jayne Anne Phillips, Andre Dubus III, Edwidge Danticat, Ron Hansen, Tobias Wolff, Ha Jin, Tom Perrotta, and Mary Karr
- Essayist, Richard Rodriguez
- Translator and short-story writer, Lydia Davis
- Cartoonist, Art Spiegelman
- Playwright and theater director, Michael J. Bobbitt
- Actor, Camilla Luddington
- Scriptwriter, Bob Mosher
- Composer, David T. Little
- Organist and conductor, James Bates
- Microbiologist, Timothy R. Hoover
- Cell biologist, Pamela Robey
- Botanist, Harold Norman Moldenke
- Natural resource biologist, Jennifer L. Wolny
- Historians, Claude A. Buss and Richard Sauers
- Newspaper editor and temperance activist, Puella E. Dornblaser
- Former US Representatives, Adam Harris and Merle H. Phillips
SU is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
According to Wikipedia, Susquehanna University is a private liberal arts college in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Its name is derived from the original Susquehannock settlers of the region. Founded in 1858 as a missionary institute, it became a four-year liberal arts college in 1895. It is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Susquehanna is classified among "Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus", though it also has a business school, master's degrees in education and joint-degree programs in engineering and for a Master of Business Administration. It also offers the only bachelor's degree in luxury brand marketing and management in the U.S.
Susquehanna University's Online Degrees
Susquehanna University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,974 | 81% | 86% | 79% | 1200 | 25 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Susquehanna University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $62,200 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $18,572 |
| 30K - 48K | $19,687 |
| 48K - 75K | $19,822 |
| 75K - 110K | $24,672 |
| 110K+ | $31,933 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Susquehanna University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Susquehanna University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $67,676 a year, and 96% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Susquehanna University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2,333 | 2,326 | 7 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Susquehanna University?
Susquehanna University is located at 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA 17870-1025.
How Safe is Susquehanna University?
Relative to its enrollment, Susquehanna University has a violent crime rate of 0.18% and a property crime rate of 0.13%. Selinsgrove has a violent crime rate of 0.04% and a property crime rate of 0.25%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Susquehanna University Known For?
Susquehanna University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Literature
- Biology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Economics
- Business
- Earth Sciences
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Law
- Physics
- Computer Science
- History
- Education
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Anthropology
Susquehanna University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Susquehanna University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Susquehanna University ranks #575 in the U.S. and #1752 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesSusquehanna University ranks #606 in the U.S. and #2636 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesSusquehanna University ranks #691 in the U.S. and #3138 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesSusquehanna University ranks #699 in the U.S. and #2372 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesSusquehanna University ranks #833 in the U.S. and #4816 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesSusquehanna University ranks #976 in the U.S. and #3664 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesSusquehanna University ranks #991 in the U.S. and #3664 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
earth-science DegreesSusquehanna University ranks #1021 in the U.S. and #4305 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesSusquehanna University ranks #1053 in the U.S. and #4036 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesSusquehanna University ranks #1307 in the U.S. and #4533 worldwide for influence in Law.
Susquehanna University ranks #1309 in the U.S. and #5218 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesSusquehanna University ranks #1412 in the U.S. and #5875 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesSusquehanna University ranks #1432 in the U.S. and #4596 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesSusquehanna University ranks #1509 in the U.S. and #5981 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesSusquehanna University ranks #1549 in the U.S. and #5828 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesSusquehanna University ranks #1626 in the U.S. and #4292 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesSusquehanna University ranks #1917 in the U.S. and #8126 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesSusquehanna University ranks #1930 in the U.S. and #6473 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesSusquehanna University ranks #2262 in the U.S. and #6153 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesWho Are Susquehanna University's Most Influential Alumni?
Susquehanna University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Sociology, and Biology. Here are some of Susquehanna University's most famous alumni:
