90%
complete internships, practicums or research
Get to Know Susquehanna
A Competitive, Small University Focused on Academic Excellence
Susquehanna University emphasizes intellectual development, global competence and career success with all our students. There are many advantages to an SU education, including internships, study abroad and undergraduate research. Our students graduate career ready with real-world experience and in-demand skills.
- With Susquehanna's 100-plus majors and minors and a chance to build your own educational program, your learning opportunities are endless.
- Gain valuable career experience with an internship. A number of funding programs can offer financial assistance and support you during summer internships and study abroad opportunities.
- 90% complete internships, practicums or research.
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AMONG THE BEST COLLEGES FOR YOUR MONEY
Named Top 25 Private School in U.S. with Generous Financial Aid
Forbes, 2025
Susquehanna has given me an opportunity to follow my dreams without limitations. The professors and mentors I have gained are unimaginable, and they constantly pushed me to reach new heights. Susquehanna has not only made me a stronger individual, student and professional but has also provided me with friends who supported me from start to finish.
— Samantha Balsamo '22
Sports media & marketing double major
I knew Susquehanna was the right place for me the second I stepped on campus. I visited in the fall, surrounded by orange foliage, and as I walked past the buildings, video equipment, classrooms and studios, I knew this was home.
— Logan Moyer ’25
Journalism & digital content major
An Investment in Your Education with Susquehanna University Is an Investment in Your Future
The power of a Susquehanna degree goes beyond its high return on investment. Students and alumni are often recognized for greatness in their pursuits and careers.
- 100% of first-year students receive financial aid.
- Academic merit scholarships are worth up to $44,000 a year.
- Susquehanna ranks in the top 12% of universities nationwide for lifetime earnings (Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2025).
- 100% of students complete a cross-cultural experience — 97% of them study abroad.
Susquehanna Students & Recent Graduates Are Doing Amazing Things
... including winning Fulbright awards, teacher and principal of the year awards, Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasting awards, national journalism awards and more. Come be a part of what it means to be Impossible to Ignore.
SU BY THE NUMBERS MORE THAN METRICS
120+
clubs and organizations
97%
of students study abroad
Academics
Choose from more than 100 majors and minors in the arts, business, communication, education, humanities and sciences, or our preprofessional and engineering programs, all rooted in a liberal arts foundation.
Our average class size is 18 students, which assures personal attention, faculty support and mentoring. We don't use teaching assistants; faculty-student interaction is our highest value.
Scholarships
We are here to help you coordinate all of the available options — from scholarships to loans to work-study opportunities — to make a Susquehanna education affordable for you.
You'll be automatically considered for scholarships. Many of our scholarships are awarded independent of financial need and may be renewed each year.
Student Life
There's more to college life than classes. When the lecture is over and the lab has been completed, there are countless ways to get involved at Susquehanna.
Take your pick from more than 120 clubs and organizations, 23 Division III sports, honor societies, academic clubs, student-run media, professional organizations, Greek chapters and so much more.
Our Campus
SU is located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, which we describe as a welcoming, walkable environment adorned with shops, eateries and engaging activities.