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Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University is a liberal arts college located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1858. It is situated on a campus of 306 acres. More than 2,000 students enroll in Susquehanna University annually.

Susquehanna University offers major courses and bachelor degrees to students. This university is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • The School of Arts, Humanities and Communications
  • The School of Natural and Social Sciences
  • The Sigmund Weis School of Business

Susquehanna University has an active Greek life. Students are involved in various sororities and fraternities. Some of the university's clubs and organisations are Alpha Delta Pi, Kappa Delta, The Manor, and Alpha Phi Omega.

Campus Location

514 University Ave
Selinsgrove, PA 17870-1025
USA
Main Tel: (570) 374-0101
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Susquehanna University Highlights

Where Susquehanna University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in media, mathematics, science, music, and business and management.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Study abroad option
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor45549
Associate75

Students

The student enrollment at Susquehanna University was 2,039 in 2007-2008 (2,206 full-time equivalent).

About 47% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 53% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 31,080
Room$ 4,400
Board$ 4,000
Books and supplies$ 850
Other$ 1,070

Financial Aid: Susquehanna University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  72
Without tenure; working toward tenure  45
Without tenure; tenure not available  11

Housing and Meals

Susquehanna University provides on-campus housing for 1,605 of its 2,206 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Susquehanna University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Susquehanna University is in the Commonwealth Conference for major sports.

Susquehanna University Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men70%
Women75%
All73%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal500-610
Math520-600
Writing500-610

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (121 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business/Corporate Communications
  • Business/Managerial Economics
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Finance
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • Information Science/Studies

DESIGN (14 awarded)

  • Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (6 awarded)

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (15 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Music Teacher Education

FINE ARTS (1 awarded)

  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • Fine/Studio Arts

LIBERAL ARTS (125 awarded)

  • Anthropology
  • Creative Writing
  • Economics
  • English Language and Literature
  • French Language and Literature
  • German Language and Literature
  • History
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Political Science and Government
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS (8 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (66 awarded)

  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Journalism
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • Public Relations/Image Management
  • Radio and Television

MUSIC (6 awarded)

  • Music Performance
  • Music

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (7 awarded)

  • Philosophy
  • Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE (43 awarded)

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Biopsychology
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology
  • Geology/Earth Science
  • Physics

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (38 awarded)

  • Psychology

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