Susquehanna University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $60,900 within 10 years; strong 82% graduation rate.
About This School
Susquehanna University is a private nonprofit institution located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania with approximately 2,163 undergraduate students enrolled. Susquehanna University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The average net price after financial aid is $28,819 per year. The graduation rate is 82%, and the typical graduate earns $60,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Susquehanna University is a private liberal arts college in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, United States. 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. In addition to an arts and sciences focus, Susquehanna has a business school, master's degrees in education, and joint-degree programs in engineering and for a Master of Business Administration.
This small Pennsylvania liberal arts school offers a genuinely personal college experience with strong post-graduation earnings — $60,900 median income after 10 years is solid for a school of this size and price point. The $26,539 average net cost is reasonable, and median debt of $27,000 at graduation stays manageable relative to those earnings. The one flag worth watching: a 73% freshman retention rate suggests a meaningful number of students aren't finding their fit here, so visit campus and talk to current students before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,163 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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