Susquehanna University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$56,600

3.97% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$27,258

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

78.7%

5,974 Applicants

2023 Graduation Rate

74.1%

469 Graduates

About

Susquehanna University is a higher education institution located in Snyder County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Susquehanna University were General Psychology (55 degrees awarded), Creative Writing (35 degrees), and General Finance (32 degrees).

In 2023, 624 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Susquehanna University. 62.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.2% awarded men. N/A

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In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Susquehanna University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 575 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

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After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,258.

In 2023, 95% of undergraduate students attending Susquehanna University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$56,600

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Susquehanna University was $56,600. N/A

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Average Net Price

$27,258

2023 Value

4.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Susquehanna University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,258. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Susquehanna University grew by 4.71%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,960

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Susquehanna University was of $14,960 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.25% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Susquehanna University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Susquehanna University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.06% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Susquehanna University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Susquehanna University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 575 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Susquehanna University received 5,974 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 6.29% annual growth. Out of those 5,974 applicants, 4,702 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.7% acceptance rate.

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Susquehanna University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,702

Accepted Out of 5,974

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Susquehanna University was 78.7% (4,702 admissions from 5,974 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 76.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 6.29%, while admissions declined by 3.82%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Susquehanna University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

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The enrolled student population at Susquehanna University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74% White, 7.12% Hispanic or Latino, 6.19% Black or African American, 2.98% Two or More Races, 1.56% Asian, 0.089% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.089% American Indian or Alaska Native.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,663 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
160 enrolled students
Black or African American
139 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Susquehanna University is 74% White, 7.12% Hispanic or Latino, 6.19% Black or African American, 2.98% Two or More Races, 1.56% Asian, 0.089% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.089% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 149 students (6.63%) did not report their race.

Graduates

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Susquehanna University is General Psychology (55 degrees awarded), followed by Creative Writing (35 degrees) and General Finance (32 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Susquehanna University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (46 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (26 degrees), and Communications (74 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Susquehanna University are Physicians (472,059 people), Other managers (352,972 people), Postsecondary teachers (296,775 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (245,671 people), and Secondary school teachers (194,463 people).

The most specialized majors at Susquehanna University in 2023 are English (46 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (26 degrees), Communications (74 degrees), Physical Sciences (19 degrees), and Biology (70 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Susquehanna University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Susquehanna University are English (46 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (26 degrees), Communications (74 degrees), Physical Sciences (19 degrees), and Biology (70 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Susquehanna University are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (579,467 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (557,726 people), Elementary & secondary schools (497,954 people), Offices of physicians (232,309 people), and Scientific research & development services (204,086 people).

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

232

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

392

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 232 degrees were awarded to men at Susquehanna University, which is 0.592 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (392).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Susquehanna University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

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Most Common Female Majors

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Operations

N/A Susquehanna University employs 54 Associate professors, 53 Assistant professors and 27 Professors. N/A

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

54 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Susquehanna University were Associate professor with 54 employees, Assistant professor with 53 employees, and Professor with 27 employees.

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