Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003369
- Phone: (732) 320-0000 x00000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
72.03%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$31,261Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Susquehanna University (Susquahanna)
344 Stroud Mall Road Suite 308, Stroudsburg, PA
Susquehanna University, located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, was founded 1858 by Lutherans. The school currently offers a liberal arts education for individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs supported by the Lutheran practice of free and open exploration of ideas. The school is a member of the Annapolis Group, an organization of leading liberal arts colleges. The school averages 2,300 undergraduate students annually and provides them a quality education stressing open mindedness and flexibility.
Academics
Students at Susquehanna University will enroll on one of the three schools that comprise the university. These are the S0chool of Arts, Humanities and Communications, the School of Natural and Social Sciences, and the Sigmund Weis School of Business. Each offer programs in their area of focus and in total provide over 50 majors and minors students may choose from. The school focuses on providing a core liberal arts education the develops critical thinking and analytical skill, stresses flexibility, and assists in providing well rounded graduates.
Majors offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to enroll at Susquehanna University must submit an application and application supplement, provide all relevant transcripts, an evaluation by a guidance counselor, teacher evaluation, and test result from the ACT or Sat exam. Graded writing samples may be used in lieu of test scores. Once this information is received, it will be reviewed and the student notified shortly after if they accepted to the university. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and work study programs. Students interested in receiving financial aid or assistance may contact the financial aid office to determine what they are eligible for.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Susquehanna University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Susquehanna University is around 2,400 students, where graduate students make up roughly 26% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $49,000-$58,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,500-$1,900 per unit
- May provide a prepaid tuition option, which allows tuition to be purchased at current rates for enrollment at a future date
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 99% | $32,636 |
Receiving Student Loans | 79% | $8,718 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Susquehanna University may provide services to students like:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- English Language Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (since 2013)
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1961)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Susquehanna University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Landmark Conference)
- Basketball (Landmark Conference)
- Track and Field (Landmark Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Centennial Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Susquehanna University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (B)
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Economics (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
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- Bucknell University in Bryn Mawr, PA (11 miles away)
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- Messiah College in Erie, PA (45 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003369
- Phone: (732) 320-0000 x00000
- School Homepage