Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University
Former names
Missionary Institute of the Evangelical Lutheran Church (1858–1895)
Susquehanna Female College (1858–1973)
MottoAchievement, Leadership, Service
TypePrivate liberal arts college
Established1858 (1858)
AccreditationMSCHE
Religious affiliation
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Academic affiliations
Annapolis Group AAC&U ACE CIC CUR NAICU
Endowment$242.6 million (2025)
PresidentJonathan D. Green
Academic staff
226
Undergraduates2,239
Location,
United States
CampusSmall college town
297 acres (120 ha)
ColorsOrange and maroon
   
NicknameRiver Hawks
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III - Landmark Conference
MascotBenny the Hawk
Websitewww.susqu.edu

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.