Of Pennsylvania, that is. Susquehanna University, or "SU" as it is known among those familiar to the college, is located in Selinsgrove, putting it right in the middle of the state.
SU is a private liberal arts university with a Lutheran affiliation. It was founded in 1858. About 1,900 students from 25 states and 10 countries attend the school, which only offers undergraduate degrees.
There are three schools on campus: School of the Arts, Humanities and Communications; School of Natural and Social Sciences; and Sigmund Weis School of Business. Business administration and management is the most popular major.
SAT. Three letters that high-schoolers aren't too fond of. Thankfully, SU doesn't require it. In lieu of a standardized test score, applicants can submit two graded academic writing samples from their junior or senior year. Assistant director of admissions Angela Motto says that SU has found that students who choose the "write option" do as well, if not better, than those who submit SAT or ACT scores. About 16 percent of the Class of 2011 used the "write option."
About the school: Private institution, suburban campus
Location: Selinsgrove
Middle 50 percent SAT scores for 2007-2008: 1020-1230
Tuition: $29,330 ($8,000 for room and board)
Average financial aid package: $19,271
Enrollment: 1,900 undergraduates
Acceptance rate: 70 percent
Average class size: 18
Student/faculty ratio: 14:1
Degrees offered: Bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of music as well as associate degrees
Web site: www.susqu.edu
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