More selective than 50% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
45% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 6% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Susquehanna University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Susquehanna University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Susquehanna University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 560 | 660 |
| SAT math | 540 | 640 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1100 | 1300 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Susquehanna University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 81% | 560–660 | 540–640 | 21–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 79% | 550–660 | 540–630 | 22–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Susquehanna University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Susquehanna University has the 56th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Thomas Jefferson University | 81% | 69% | $28,928 |
| 53 | Mercyhurst University | 81% | 60% | $19,444 |
| 54 | University of Scranton | 81% | 80% | $32,568 |
| 55 | Neumann University | 81% | 54% | $27,804 |
| 56 | Susquehanna University | 81% | 82% | $28,819 |
| 57 | Mount Aloysius College | 82% | 57% | $22,344 |
| 58 | Bryn Athyn College of the New Church | 83% | 68% | $20,586 |
| 59 | Duquesne University | 84% | 77% | $37,730 |
| 60 | Lebanon Valley College | 84% | 65% | $26,979 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Susquehanna University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Susquehanna University admissions questions
What is the Susquehanna University acceptance rate?
Susquehanna University accepts 81% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,702 of 5,974 applicants were admitted.
Does Susquehanna University require the SAT or ACT?
Susquehanna University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 45% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Susquehanna University?
The middle 50% of Susquehanna University enrolled first-year students scored 1100–1300 on the SAT and 21–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Susquehanna University?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (578 of 4,702).
Is Susquehanna University getting harder to get into?
Susquehanna University accepted 81% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 79% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Susquehanna University overview