GET TO KNOW SUSQUEHANNA
A Competitive, Liberal Arts 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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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 and Marketing double major
I feel very fortunate that I was able to get such a great job through the SU alumni community. I’m constantly meeting and connecting with people because of SU.
Audrey Reynolds ’20 Graphic Design 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.
- 99% of first-year students receive financial aid
- Academic merit scholarships up to $43,000 a year
- Susquehanna ranks in the top 11% of universities nationwide for lifetime earnings—Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2022
- Best Bang for the Buck: Top Colleges in the Northeast—Washington Monthly, 2023
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.
90%
complete internships, practicums or research
150+
clubs and organizations
95%
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 19 students, which assures personal attention, faculty support and mentoring. We don’t use teaching assistants; faculty-student interaction is our highest value.
Student Life
There's more to college life than classes. When the lecture is over and the lab is complete, there are countless ways to get involved at Susquehanna.
Take your pick from more than 150 clubs and organizations, NCAA Division III sports, honor societies, academic clubs, student-run media, professional organizations, Greek chapters and so much more.
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.
Our Campus
Located in the town of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, the Susquehanna campus and valley community create a welcoming, walkable environment adorned with shops, eateries and engaging activities.
We are home to 2,200 undergraduate students where nobody goes unnoticed, and everyone stands out.
Important upcoming dates and deadlines
Transfer Application Deadline
August 1 (for Fall 2024)
Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
November 15
Regular Decision
February 1