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 Enrolled Students

2,247

94% Full-Time

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. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (504 degrees), 14.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (34 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Susquehanna University is $56,600, which is $27,320 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Susquehanna University is $56,600, which is $27,320 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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. The cost of tuition at Susquehanna University is $27,320 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Susquehanna University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

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%.

This chart compares the average net price of Susquehanna University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

There were 2,247 students enrolled at Susquehanna University in 2023. 45% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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.

SAT Scores

45%

Submission Percentage (2023)

259

Scores Submitted (2023)

45% of enrolled first-time students at Susquehanna University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Susquehanna University had a total enrollment of 2,247 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Susquehanna University is 2,113 students and the part-time enrollment is 134. This means that 94% of students enrolled at Susquehanna University are enrolled full-time.

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.

Students enrolled at Susquehanna University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.5%), followed by White Male (32.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.03%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Susquehanna University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,247 students. The full-time enrollment at Susquehanna University is 2,113 and the part-time enrollment is 134. This means that 94% of students enrolled at Susquehanna University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Susquehanna University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Susquehanna University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Susquehanna University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Susquehanna University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

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

In 2023, 160 more women than men received degrees from Susquehanna University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Susquehanna University is white (504 degrees awarded). There were 14.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (34 degrees).

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).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Susquehanna University.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
55 degrees awarded
Creative Writing
35 degrees awarded
General Finance
32 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Susquehanna University was General Psychology with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Susquehanna University according to their major.

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

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Susquehanna University in General Finance, which is 9.67 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Susquehanna University in General Psychology, which is 3.58 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

69%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 69% of students graduating from Susquehanna University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Susquehanna University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.56% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
504 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded
Black or African American
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Susquehanna University is white (504 degrees awarded). There were 14.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (34 degrees).

3.37% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
317 degrees awarded
White Male
187 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Susquehanna University is white female (317 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (187 degrees).

Operations

Susquehanna University has an endowment valued at nearly $204M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 19.1M (9.35%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Susquehanna University had a total salary expenditure of 88M. Susquehanna University employs 54 Associate professors, 53 Assistant professors and 27 Professors. Most academics at Susquehanna University are Female Associate professor (29), Female Assistant professor (27), and Male Assistant professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Susquehanna University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 54 employees, Management, with 54 employees, and Service with 39 employees.

Endowment

$204M

2023 Endowment

6.02%

growth from 2022

Susquehanna University has an endowment valued at about $204M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Susquehanna University grew 6.02% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $153M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Susquehanna University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$32.1M

2023 Salaries

5.44%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Susquehanna University paid a median of $32.1M in salaries, which represents 36.4% of their overall expenditure ($88M) and a 5.44% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.9% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.2M

Instructional Salaries

141

Number of Employees

In 2023, Susquehanna University paid a total of $11.2M to 141 employees working as instructors, which represents 35% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

54 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

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.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Susquehanna University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 54 employees, Management with 54 employees, and Service with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Susquehanna University was Female Associate professor with 29 employees, Female Assistant professor with 27 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Susquehanna University.

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