Rankings & Recognitions
Highlighting susquehanna’s Distinctive National Rankings and Achievements
Susquehanna’s commitment to academic excellence and student success has garnered national recognition.
Our programs consistently rank among the best in the nation, reflecting our dedication to providing a rigorous liberal arts education. By combining strong knowledge of the arts, business, and the sciences with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities, we prepare our graduates for a lifetime of achievement.
To learn more about what sets Susquehanna apart, explore the rankings and recognition below.
SUsquehanna By the Numbers
More Than Metrics
georgetown report:
Top 12% Nationally for Grad EarningS
Susquehanna University ranks among the Top 12% of U.S. universities for return on investment based on career-long earnings, according to the latest report from Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.
Wall Street Journal:
A Top 200 University in the Nation
Susquehanna University ranks No. 189 among thousands of U.S. universities according to Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, a ranking powered by one of the largest independent surveys of verified U.S. college students and graduates.
U.S. News & World Report:
No. 103 in the U.s.
Susquehanna’s No. 103 ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” positions the university solidly among reputable liberal arts colleges in the U.S., especially given Susquehanna’s upward trend and strong social mobility performance.
Rankings
â–º No. 103 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges
Recognized for academic excellence and student outcomes
— U.S. News & World Report, 2025
â–º Top 12% Nationally for Graduate Earnings
Higher return on investment based on graduates’ above-average lifetime earning potential
— Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2025
â–º No. 71 for Economic Diversity
Ranks among U.S. colleges enrolling the most low- and middle-income students
— The New York Times College-Access Index, 2023
â–º Best Colleges in America
Praised for educational quality, career outcomes and affordability
— Money Magazine, 2024
â–º Top 500 U.S. Colleges
Recognized for experiential learning, study-abroad and campus life
— Forbes, 2024
â–º Top 50 for Study Abroad
95% of students study internationally — a national leader in global engagement
— Intelligent.com, 2025
â–º No. 189 Among U.S. Colleges
Recognized annually for student success and quality of learning
— Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Rankings, 2025
► Best Bang for the Buck — Northeast
Ranks among the best colleges for value and upward mobility
— Washington Monthly, 2024
â–º No. 139 for Social Mobility
Honored for helping students improve their socioeconomic standing
— U.S. News & World Report, 2025
â–º Top 300+ Colleges Globally
Chosen for strong academics, small classes, experiential learning and vibrant campus life
— Fiske Guide to Colleges, 2025
â–º One of the Best 390 Colleges
Students specifically cite academics, study-abroad opportunities and campus life
— The Princeton Review, 2025
► Among the Nation’s Most Environmentally Responsible Colleges
Recognized for commitment to sustainability in operations, academics and student life
— The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges, 2025
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