Susquehanna University
Former names | Missionary Institute of the Evangelical Lutheran Church (1858–1895) Susquehanna Female College (1858–1973) |
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| Motto | Achievement, Leadership, Service |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1858 |
| Accreditation | MSCHE |
Religious affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |
Academic affiliations | Annapolis Group AAC&U ACE CIC CUR NAICU |
| Endowment | $242.6 million (2025) |
| President | Jonathan D. Green |
Academic staff | 226 |
| Undergraduates | 2,239 |
| Location | , United States |
| Campus | Small college town 297 acres (120 ha) |
| Colors | Orange and maroon |
| Nickname | River Hawks |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III - Landmark Conference |
| Mascot | Benny the Hawk |
| Website | www |
Susquehanna University is a private liberal arts college in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, United States. Its name is derived from the original Susquehannock settlers of the region. Founded in 1858 as a missionary institute, it became a four-year liberal arts college in 1895. It is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. In addition to an arts and sciences focus, Susquehanna has a business school, master's degrees in education, and joint-degree programs in engineering and for a Master of Business Administration.
The academic programs are within the four schools of the arts, humanities, natural and social sciences, and the AACSB International-accredited Sigmund Weis School of Business. Susquehanna University enrolls more than 2,200 undergraduate students from 33 states and 23 countries, and maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.