Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate

85% of 4,896 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Decision Offered

Yes

Regular Admission Deadline

February 1

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

3.55

SAT Math

530-610 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

Not reported

ACT Composite

22-28 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

$62,480

Tuition and Fees

$47,290

Room and Board

$12,630

Average Percent of Need Met

85%

Average Freshman Award

$37,399

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$33,757

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

139

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 11% of classes
10-19 students: 44% of classes
20-29 students: 30% of classes
30-39 students: 13% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 0% of classes

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Campus Life

Selinsgrove Population

5,583

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

93% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Crusaders

Sororities

19% of women participate

Fraternities

20% of men participate

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.0% Asian
5.6% Black/African-American
6.9% Hispanic/Latino
2.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
79.1% White
3.2% Unknown

International Students

1.5% from 21 countries

First-Year Students Returning

87.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

66.4%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

72%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

19.2%

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3	4
Science	3	4
Foreign Language	2	4
Social Studies	2
History	2
Academic Electives	2

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Considered if submitted	April 1
SAT Only	Considered if submitted	April 1
ACT Only	Considered if submitted	April 1
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

514 University Avenue

City, State, Zip

Selinsgrove, PA 17870

Phone

(570) 372-4260

Fax

(570) 372-2722

E-mail

suadmiss@susqu.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

February 1

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

Not reported

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

Yes

Early Decision Deadline

November 15

Early Decision Notification

December 1

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Action Deadline

November 1, December 1

Early Action Notification

December 1

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

1 required for all freshmen

Other

Writing portfolio, audition for music programs recommended for some freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations		X
Essay		X
Interview		X
Level of Applicant's Interest		X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work		X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities		X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency			X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus		X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity		X
Work Experience		X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

85% of 4,896 applicants were admitted

Women

Not reported

Men

Not reported

Students Enrolled

Not reported

Women

364 admitted students enrolled

Men

292 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

59% of 93 applicants were admitted

Early Action Admission Rate

84% of 1,991 applicants were admitted

Students Offered Wait List

0

Students Accepting Wait List Position

0

Students Admitted From Wait List

0

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.55

3.75 and Above

29%

3.50 - 3.74

23%

3.25 - 3.49

18%

3.00 - 3.24

15%

2.50 - 2.99

15%

2.00 - 2.49

 

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

530-610 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

3%

Score of 600 - 700

31%

Score of 500 - 600

57%

Score of 400 - 500

9%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

5%

Score of 600 - 700

39%

Score of 500 - 600

49%

Score of 400 - 500

8%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

22-28 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

12%

Score of 24 - 29

54%

Score of 18 - 23

31%

Score of 12 - 17

4%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 26%
Top quarter: 57%
Top half: 88%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$62,480

Tuition and Fees

$47,290

Room and Board

$12,630

Books and Supplies

$1,200

Other Expenses

$1,360

Payment Plans

Prepayment plan, installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline November 1
Final deadline February 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning December 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003369	Free

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

594 (93.8%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

539 (90.7%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

539 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

125 (23.2%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

85%

Average Award

$37,399

Need-Based Gift

Received by 539 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $33,781

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 428 (79.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,555

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 102 (18.9%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

93 (14.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $25,557

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

1,961 (86.2%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

1,796 (91.6%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

1,796 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

324 (18.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

82%

Average Award

$36,552

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,795 (99.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $31,799

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,489 (82.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,754

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 260 (14.5%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

456 (20.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $22,119

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

82%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$33,757

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

College/university loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Business, Education

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Creative Writing, Music, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Leadership

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Relatives of Clergy, Veterans

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$2,023

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Biological/life sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

139

Part-Time Faculty

121

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

48%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 11% of classes
10-19 students: 44% of classes
20-29 students: 30% of classes
30-39 students: 13% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 0% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 73% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 24% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

627,000

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

183

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Selinsgrove Population

5,583

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

325 acres

Weather

Temperature

18.8 average low in January, 80 average high in September

Rain

140 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

10 mile(s) from campus in Sunbury

Nearest Train Station

50 mile(s) from campus in Harrisburg

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing

Students in College Housing

93% of all students

Housing Requirements

Students required to live on campus through senior year

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

7%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Crusaders

School Colors

Maroon and orange

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

cheerleading, crew, equestrian sports, rugby

Men's Club Sports

cheerleading, crew, equestrian sports, rugby, volleyball

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, student government association, alpha phi omega, student activities committee, su dance corps, intramural sports

Sororities

19% of women participate

Fraternities

20% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus