Susquehanna University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$52,380

3.72% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$28,130

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.65%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

76.6%

5,384 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,202

95.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

74.3%

495 Graduates

About

Susquehanna University is a higher education institution located in Snyder County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Susquehanna University were General Psychology (41 degrees awarded), General Finance (40 degrees), and General Biomedical Sciences (34 degrees).

In 2021, 577 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Susquehanna University. 59.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (462 degrees), 9.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Susquehanna University is $52,380, which is $23,875 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Susquehanna University is $52,380, which is $23,875 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,130.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending Susquehanna University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$52,380

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Susquehanna University was $52,380. The cost of tuition at Susquehanna University is $23,875 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$28,130

2021 Value

5.76%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Susquehanna University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,130. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Susquehanna University grew by 5.76%.

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

$13,680

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Susquehanna University was of $13,680 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.11% between 2020 and 2021.

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

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Susquehanna University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.02% with respect to 2020, 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.

1.65%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Susquehanna University was 1.65%, which represents 9 out of the 544 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 5,384 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 2.06% annual growth. Out of those 5,384 applicants, 4,126 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,202 students enrolled at Susquehanna University in 2021.

Susquehanna University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,126

Accepted Out of 5,384

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Susquehanna University was 76.6% (4,126 admissions from 5,384 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 73%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 2.06%, while admissions grew by 2.76%..

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

Susquehanna University had a total enrollment of 2,202 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Susquehanna University is 2,110 students and the part-time enrollment is 92. This means that 95.8% of students enrolled at Susquehanna University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Susquehanna University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.2% White, 6.72% Hispanic or Latino, 6.04% Black or African American, 2.54% Two or More Races, 1.77% Asian, 0.136% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0454% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Susquehanna University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.2%), followed by White Male (33.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (100%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Susquehanna University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,202 students. The full-time enrollment at Susquehanna University is 2,110 and the part-time enrollment is 92. This means that 95.8% of students enrolled at Susquehanna University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% 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

87%

2021 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 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Susquehanna University had a retention rate higher 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 (2021)

White
1,678 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
148 enrolled students
Black or African American
133 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Susquehanna University is 76.2% White, 6.72% Hispanic or Latino, 6.04% Black or African American, 2.54% Two or More Races, 1.77% Asian, 0.136% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0454% 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 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 118 students (5.36%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 109 more women than men received degrees from Susquehanna University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Susquehanna University is white (462 degrees awarded). There were 9.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Susquehanna University is General Psychology (41 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (40 degrees) and General Biomedical Sciences (34 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (41 degrees awarded), Communications (67 degrees), and Biology (89 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 (404,006 people), Other managers (273,242 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (257,599 people), Postsecondary teachers (240,574 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (178,380 people).

The most specialized majors at Susquehanna University in 2021 are English (41 degrees awarded), Communications (67 degrees), Biology (89 degrees), Language & Linguistics (16 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, and Computer and information research scientists

The most specialized majors at Susquehanna University are English (41 degrees awarded), Communications (67 degrees), Biology (89 degrees), Language & Linguistics (16 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (584,942 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (555,370 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (540,732 people), Computer Systems Design (209,305 people), and Offices of physicians (207,898 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 (2021)

General Psychology
41 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
40 degree-majors awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
34 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Susquehanna University was General Psychology with 41 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

234

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

343

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 234 degrees were awarded to men at Susquehanna University, which is 0.682 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (343).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Susquehanna University in General Finance, which is 3.44 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Susquehanna University in General Psychology, which is 4.86 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 68% of students graduating from Susquehanna University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (94.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Susquehanna University is Female and Two or More Races (94.1% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
462 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
47 degrees awarded
Black or African American
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Susquehanna University is white (462 degrees awarded). There were 9.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

2.43% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
275 degrees awarded
White Male
187 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Susquehanna University is white female (275 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 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 $206M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 38.6M (18.8%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Susquehanna University had a total salary expenditure of 81.2M. Susquehanna University employs 56 Assistant professors, 54 Associate professors and 25 Professors. Most academics at Susquehanna University are Female Assistant professor (33), Male Associate professor (27), and Female Associate professor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Susquehanna University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 63 employees, Management, with 52 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees.

Endowment

$206M

2021 Endowment

18.5%

growth from 2020

Susquehanna University has an endowment valued at about $206M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Susquehanna University grew 18.5% 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

$29.3M

2021 Salaries

2.9%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Susquehanna University paid a median of $29.3M in salaries, which represents 36.1% of their overall expenditure ($81.2M) and a 2.9% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.8M

Instructional Salaries

144

Number of Employees

In 2021, Susquehanna University paid a total of $10.8M to 144 employees working as instructors, which represents 37% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

63 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Susquehanna University were Assistant professor with 56 employees, Associate professor with 54 employees, and Professor with 25 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Susquehanna University were Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees, Management with 52 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Susquehanna University was Female Assistant professor with 33 employees, Male Associate professor with 27 employees, and Female Associate professor with 27 employees.

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