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Susquehanna University
Most applicants get into Susquehanna University — 81.4% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Susquehanna University anchors the college town of Selinsgrove, PA, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $92,279 four years out. Faculty pay averages $110,988 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,163 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 86.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1090 and 1290 — near the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Susquehanna University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1090–1290 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Susquehanna University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 550 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Susquehanna University received 5,974 applications and admitted 4,702 (78.7%), with 578 enrolling.
How Susquehanna University compares
| Susquehanna University | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 81.4% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $59,850 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $61,723 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Susquehanna University's median earnings are $61,723 — below the Pennsylvania benchmark of $62,101. Weigh that against the $59,850 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Susquehanna University lists tuition at $59,850 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Susquehanna University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $59,850 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Susquehanna University enrolls 2,163 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Susquehanna University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
81.7% of Susquehanna University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 26.9 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $59,850 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Susquehanna University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $92,279 |
| Economics | $82,999 |
| Marketing | $82,070 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $79,899 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $73,494 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,304 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $63,729 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $61,423 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $59,551 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $58,349 |
| Biology, General | $55,271 |
| Political Science and Government | $52,221 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,105 |
| Psychology, General | $47,367 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $44,784 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $40,989 |
Median earnings for these 16 Susquehanna University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $61,723 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 36 additional Susquehanna University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Susquehanna University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1090–1290 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 81.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Susquehanna University's acceptance rate?
78.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,702 admitted from 5,974 applicants.
How much does Susquehanna University cost?
At Susquehanna University, published tuition is $59,850 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Susquehanna University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Susquehanna University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $61,723 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology — 71.2% admitted
- Temple University — 80.4% admitted
- Thiel College — 71.5% admitted
- Thomas Jefferson University — 81% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.