Susquehanna University Acceptance Rate
Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,974
- Admitted
- 4,702
- Yield
- 12.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Susquehanna University's acceptance rate has risen from 78.2% in 2014–15 to 78.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,510 to 5,974 (+32%) over that period.
Its 78.7% rate makes Susquehanna University more selective than about 45% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 56%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.8% for women vs 76.2% for men, a 4.6-point gap). Susquehanna University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 12.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,510 | 3,527 | 78.2% | 575 |
| 2015–16 | 5,303 | 4,033 | 76.1% | 668 |
| 2016–17 | 6,629 | 4,488 | 67.7% | 637 |
| 2017–18 | 5,927 | 4,121 | 69.5% | 634 |
| 2018–19 | 5,684 | 4,116 | 72.4% | 619 |
| 2019–20 | 5,723 | 4,122 | 72% | 620 |
| 2020–21 | 5,497 | 4,015 | 73% | 573 |
| 2021–22 | 5,384 | 4,126 | 76.6% | 555 |
| 2022–23 | 6,375 | 4,889 | 76.7% | 578 |
| 2023–24 | 5,974 | 4,702 | 78.7% | 578 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,322 | 2,683 | 80.8% |
| Men | 2,646 | 2,015 | 76.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–660 | 45% |
| SAT Math | 540–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–31 | 6% |
How Susquehanna University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Susquehanna University's acceptance rate?
Susquehanna University's acceptance rate is 78.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,702 admitted of 5,974 applicants).
Is Susquehanna University test optional?
Susquehanna University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Susquehanna University?
Susquehanna University received 5,974 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,702.
What SAT score do you need for Susquehanna University?
Admitted students at Susquehanna University typically scored 550–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Susquehanna University getting harder to get into?
Susquehanna University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.2% in 2014–15 to 78.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.susqu.edu/.