Susquehanna Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Susquehanna University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Susquehanna to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Susquehanna University (Susquehanna)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Susquehanna's acceptance rate is 81.43% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 5,513 students applied and 4,489 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Susquehanna.

To apply to Susquehanna, recommendations is required to submit and personal statement (or essay) is not required but considered. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Susquehanna's acceptance rate places 50th out of 116 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1230 and the ACT score is 26 at Susquehanna. Susquehanna's SAT score ranks 25th out of 86 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Susquehanna's yield rate is 13.59%, which is significantly lower by 11.87 percentage points (approximately 46.6% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 80% and 90% (average yield: 25.46%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Susquehanna at Pennsylvania colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Susquehanna's acceptance rate is 81.43% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.59%. 2,355 men and 3,070 women applied to Susquehanna and 1,903 men and 2,558 women students were accepted.

Among them, 264 men and 344 women were enrolled in Susquehanna. You can explore the Susquehanna's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Susquehanna
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	5,513	2,355	3,070	0	0
Admitted	4,489	1,903	2,558	0	0
Enrolled	610	264	344	0	0
Acceptance Rate	81.43%	80.81%	83.32%	-	-
Yield	13.59%	13.87%	13.45%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Susquehanna University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 250 students (41% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 34 students (6% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Susquehanna.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,230, including 630 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 600 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 660 and the 25th percentile is 560. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 640 and the 25th percentile is 540.

The median ACT composite score is 26, with a 75th percentile score of 29 and a 25th percentile score of 21 at Susquehanna. The median ACT Math score is 25 and the median ACT English score is 26.

How competitive is Susquehanna's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Susquehanna University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Susquehanna
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,100	1,230	1,300
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	560	630	660
SAT Math	540	600	640
ACT Composite	21	26	29
ACT Math	20	25	28
ACT English	21	26	32

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Susquehanna University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Susquehanna. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Susquehanna University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Susquehanna Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Susquehanna:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.susqu.edu/admission-and-aid
Online Application: www.susqu.edu/admission-and-aid/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Susquehanna?

Susquehanna is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 81.43%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Susquehanna?

Susquehanna recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Susquehanna is 1,230, and the average ACT score is 26. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Susquehanna require essays or personal statements?

Susquehanna recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Susquehanna admission?

Yes, Susquehanna requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

Susquehanna does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Susquehanna requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Susquehanna requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Susquehanna?

The institutional SAT code for Susquehanna is 2820 and 4-digit ACT code is 3720.