Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University

Northeast Region
Small Town Campus Setting
Small Size
2,246 Undergrad Enrollment
13:1 Student:Faculty
Master's degree Highest Degree
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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.

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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
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· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
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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 % -
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Majors & Degrees

Degree is in the top 10 based on undergradate enrollment.
Degree is in the top 5 based on enrollment at the postgraduate level.
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
Advertising
Communication and Media Studies
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Public Relations/Image Management
Publishing
Radio and Television
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Sports Communication
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education
Music Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
German 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
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Fine/Studio Arts
Graphic Design
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.