- Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 560–660 reading and writing, 540–640 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–29 composite
- Average net price: $27,258 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Susquehanna University reported: an acceptance rate of 81% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–29.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Susquehanna University reviews each application.
Susquehanna University GPA requirements
Susquehanna University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Susquehanna University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Susquehanna University acceptance rate
Susquehanna University admitted 4,489 of 5,513 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Susquehanna University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, with 2,246 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Susquehanna University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 560 | 630 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 600 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT English | 21 | 26 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1232 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Susquehanna University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Susquehanna University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,258 a year at Susquehanna University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Susquehanna University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Susquehanna University admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Susquehanna University look for?
Susquehanna University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is it easy to get into Susquehanna University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Susquehanna University admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Susquehanna University?
A lot: Susquehanna University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Susquehanna University?
Susquehanna University's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,489 of 5,513 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What are Susquehanna University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Susquehanna University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 560–660 in reading and writing and 540–640 in math; ACT composite 21–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Susquehanna University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Susquehanna University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Susquehanna University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 41% sent SAT scores and 6% sent ACT scores.
What do students pay at Susquehanna University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,258 a year at Susquehanna University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Susquehanna University accept AP credit?
Yes. Susquehanna University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Susquehanna University look at legacy status?
Yes. Susquehanna University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Sources
- College Navigator: Susquehanna UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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