Susquehanna University

514 University Avenue
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
http://www.susqu.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1858
Religious AffiliationLutheran
Undergrad Students1,989
Endowment99,785,175
Application DeadlineMarch 1
Application Fee35
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineMarch 1
Tuition27,620
Room/Board7,600
Services
Associated FirmsWaddell and Reed, Morgan Stanley, KPMG LLP, M&T Bank, JP Morgan Chase and Co., Wal-Mart, Geisinger Medical Center
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsGeorge A. Hepner Ecology Laboratory; Lore Degenstein Gallery; Apfelbaum Hall, a high-technology center, 420-seat teaching theater; digital design laboratory; music computer laboratory; nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, autmated gene sequencer, scanning and transmission electron microscopes; one of the largest reflecting telescopes in Pennsylvania; multimeida mathematics laboratory
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsGeorge A. Hepner Ecology Laboratory; Lore Degenstein Gallery; Apfelbaum Hall, a high-technology center, 420-seat teaching theater; digital design laboratory; music computer laboratory; nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, autmated gene sequencer, scanning and transmission electron microscopes; one of the largest reflecting telescopes in Pennsylvania; multimeida mathematics laboratory
Periodical Subs15,935
# of Books290,967
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months70%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities16%
Students in sororities20%
Campus Size307 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing78%
College housing typescoed dorms (69%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (3%), apartment for single students (14%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (9%)
Popular EventsArtist Series; Homecoming; Spring Weekend, Thanksgiving Dinner served by faculty and staff; Candlelight Service
Nearest AirportHarrisburg (55), Williamsport (50)
Nearest TrainHarrisburg (50)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Bucknell University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations151
# of fraternities5
# of sororities4
Students in fraternities16%
Students in sororities20%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Crusader (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Epsilon Rho (broadcasting), Alpha Lambda Delta (national freshman honor society), Alpha Psi Omega (drama), Beta Beta Beta (biology), Beta Gamma Sigma (collegiate schools of business), Kappa Delta Pi (education), Kappa Mu Epsilon (mathematics), Lambda Pi Eta (National Communication Association), Omicron Delta Kappa (junior and senior leadership), Omicron Delta Epsilon (economics), Phi Alpha Theta (history), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (professional fraternity for men interested in music), Phi Sigma Iota (foeign language), Phi Dela Phi (French), Pi Gamma Mu (social sciences), Pi Sigma Alpha (political science), Psi Chi (psychology), Sigma Alpha Iota (professional society for women in music), Sigma Pi Sigma (physics), Sigma Tau Delta (English), The Society for Collegiate Journalists, National Order of Omega (interfraternity activities), The Society of Physics Students, Sigma Gamma Epsilon (earth sciences);
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Chapel Council, Hillel, Acts 29, Catholic Campus Ministry, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Lutheran Student Movement, Habitat for Humanity, Chapel Choir, Chancel Drama, Gospel Choir, Lutheran Student Movement, Handbell Choir, Liurgical Choir, Prayer Partners
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union, The Brotherhood, The Sisterhood, Asian Student Coalition, Hispanic Organization for Latino Awareness, SU International Club, Diversity Council, Student Association for Cultural Awareness
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Susquehanna University has over 100 student organizations. Among them are: Susquehanna University New Music Ensemble, SADD, Bisexual, Gay & Lesbian Alliance of Susquehanna University, Handbell Choir, Fuego Latino Latin-American Dance Group, WomenSpeak, Pre-Health Professionals Club, Pre-Law Society, The Lanthorn (yearbook), RiverCraft (on-campus literary magazine), Susquehanna Review (national magazine0, Outdoors Club