Susquehanna University Admission
Acceptance Rate
76.69%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
11.82%
Freshmen Enrollment
578
SAT Scores
1,180
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 6,375 students have applied and 4,889 students have allowed to admit to Susquehanna University (Acceptance rate: 76.69%). Susquehanna's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 11.82 % where 578 students have finally enrolled out of 4,889 admitted students.
Susquehanna acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Elizabethtown College and Allegheny College, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 67.78%).
Susquehanna enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 15.46%).
How to Apply to Susquehanna University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Susquehanna.
| Admission | www.susqu.edu/admission-and-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.susqu.edu/admission-and-aid/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.susqu.edu/admission-and-aid/tuition-and-financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.susqu.edu/admission-and-aid/tuition-and-financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Disability Service | www.susqu.edu/academics/academic-resources/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Susquehanna and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Susquehanna University is 1,180 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Susquehanna University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,260). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna University | 1,180 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,260 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Susquehanna University, 298 students submitted SAT scores (52% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,180 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 538 | 580 | 630 |
| Total | 1,088 | 1,180 | 1,280 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Susquehanna University, 35 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 28 | 30 |
| English | 24 | 29 | 32 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 25 | 27 |
Susquehanna Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Susquehanna University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |