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Susquehanna University is located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a Evangelical Lutheran Church school. Susquehanna University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.
Susquehanna University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music, media, and business and management.
Susquehanna University does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 620. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Susquehanna University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 1,989 enrolled students in 2005.
Susquehanna University has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Susquehanna University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Susquehanna University educates undergraduate students for productive, creative, and reflective lives of achievement, leadership, and service in a diverse and interconnected world."
More complete details are provided below.
Susquehanna University
514 University Ave
Selinsgrove, PA 17870-1025
General Phone: (570) 374-0101
Admissions Phone: (570) 372-4260
Financial Aid Phone: (570) 372-4453
http://www.susqu.edu
Susquehanna University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 167 | marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, business communications, international business, business management, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 107 | history, political science, sociology, English, creative writing, Spanish language, French language, international relations, ... |
| Media | 64 | public relations, radio and television, journalism, communication studies, mass communication, political communication |
| Education And Teaching | 49 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, early childhood education |
| Science | 46 | biology, geology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, ecology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 39 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | information science, computer and info science |
| Music | 11 | music, music performance, music management |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 7 | art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | religion, philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Design | 4 | graphic design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | film studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Susquehanna University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 519 | 47 |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 5 |
In 2005, Susquehanna University had a total enrollment of 1,989 students (1,931 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 55% |
| New Jersey | 20% |
| New York | 8% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Maine | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
Susquehanna University offers campus housing for 1,437 of its 1,931 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,217 | 1,802 | 81% | 512 | 28% |
| Men | 1,000 | 788 | 79% | 236 | 30% |
| Women | 1,217 | 1,014 | 83% | 276 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 620 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (570) 372-4260
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,265 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,265 |
| Room and board | $ 7,200 |
| Room charge | $ 3,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 935 |
Financial Aid:
Susquehanna University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 336900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (570) 372-4453
Susquehanna University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $76,713 | 3 | $63,425 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $64,602 | 17 | $56,501 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $51,897 | 29 | $55,397 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 71 | $61,545 | 49 | $56,271 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Basketball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Baseball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Track | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Political Communication
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Susquehanna University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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