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Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University
514 University Avenue
Selinsgrove, PA 17870

Official telephone: (570) 374-0101
Fax number: (570) 372-2745
Website: www.susqu.edu

Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Admissions officer:

Phil Betz,
Director of Admissions

Contacting the office:

570 372-4260
800 326-9672 (toll free)
570 372-2722 (fax)
suadmiss@susqu.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS

Is there an application deadline for fall?

yes

Final filing date for fall:

May 1

Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall:

yes

Is the Common Application form accepted?

yes

Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application:

yes

Admissions requirements:

Strong college-preparatory program recommended. Applicants who believe their test scores do not reflect their abilities may apply Test Score Optional.

High school graduation is:

required, GED is accepted

A general college preparatory program is:

required

Campus visit is:

recommended

Interview is:

recommended

Off-campus interview:

can be arranged with admissions representative, can be arranged with alumni representative

Visit for interview by:

February 1

Standardized test requirements:

SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II not used

School's test preference:

SAT I

SAT II tests are:

required/recommended of applicants submitting SAT I or ACT

Dates test scores should be received:

March 1 for SAT I/ACT

High school units required or recommended:

English:	4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language:	2 required, 4 recommended
History:	2 required, 2 recommended
Lab:	2 required, 3 recommended
Math:	3 required, 4 recommended
Science:	2 required, 3 recommended
Social studies:	2 required, 4 recommended
Academic electives:	2 required, 3 recommended
Total:	18 required, 25 recommended

Special requirements for admission to specific programs:

Audition required of music program applicants.
Portfolio required of creative writing, graphic design program, and studio art applicants.

School has formalized early decision program:

yes

Early decision application deadline:

November 15

Number of early decision applications submitted:

Number of early decision applications accepted:

77 (80%)

School has early action program:

yes

School has concurrent enrollment program for high school:

yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS

Academic criteria:

secondary school report very important
class rank important
recommendations important
standardized test scores important
essay important

Nonacademic criteria:

interview important
extracurricular activities important
particular talent/ability important
character/personal qualities important
alumni/ae relationship important
geographical residence considered
state residency considered
religious affiliation/commitment not considered
minority affiliation important
volunteer work important
work experience important

Admissions is need blind:

yes

Average secondary school GPA:

3.46

Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA:

99%

Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank:

50%

Combined ACT middle 50% range:

23 - 27

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores:

75%

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score:

13%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM

Notification of admission:

on a rolling basis

Acceptance of admission:

must accept by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT

Number of completed applications received:

5,304

Number of applicants offered admission:

4,033 (76%)

Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled:

668 (17%)

School has a waiting list policy:

yes

Percent of freshmen who came from public schools:

79%

Percent of freshmen who came from out of state:

50%

Tuition deposit amount:

nonrefundable

Room deposit amount:

$400, nonrefundable

Admission may be deferred:

yes, up to 1 year

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