Rankings & Recognitions
NATIONALLY Distinct For VALUE AND OUTCOMES
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
U.S. News & World Report
Top 40 Best Value
Susquehanna University ranks No. 38 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 as a Best Value School. The university also earned recognition as the No. 96 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges and No. 73 for Undergraduate Teaching, reflecting its strong commitment to affordability and academic quality.
Forbes
Top 25 University for Financial Support
Susquehanna University is recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 25 private universities in the nation for providing generous financial aid. Every student receives a financial aid offer, underscoring the university’s commitment to affordability and access.
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.
Rankings
► Top 100 National Liberal Arts Colleges
No. 96 for overall academic quality and graduate success
— U.S. News & World Report, 2025
► Top 200 U.S. Colleges and Universities
No. 191 for student success and quality of learning among all U.S. colleges and universities, ranking in the top 7%
— Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Rankings, 2026
► Best Colleges in America
Praised for educational quality, career outcomes and affordability
— Money Magazine, 2025
► Best U.S. Colleges
Students cite academics, study-abroad opportunities and campus life in a guide listing the top 15% of U.S. colleges.
— The Princeton Review Best 391 Colleges, 2026
► Top 300+ Colleges Globally
Chosen for strong academics, small classes, experiential learning and vibrant campus life
— Fiske Guide to Colleges, 2025
► Top 50 Colleges for Study Abroad
95% of students study internationally
— Intelligent.com, 2025
► Most Environmentally Responsible Colleges
Recognized for commitment to sustainability
— The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges, 2025
► Top 40 ‘Best Value’ College
Recognized No. 38 for best value among national liberal arts colleges
— U.S. News & World Report, 2025
► Top 12% of U.S. Colleges for Graduate Earnings
Higher return on investment based on graduates’ above-average lifetime earning potential
— Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2025
► Top 25 Private Universities with Generous Aid
Recognized for commitment to affordability and access
— Forbes, 2025
► Best Bang for the Buck — Northeast Colleges
Ranks among the best colleges for value and upward mobility
— Washington Monthly, 2025
► Top 150 Colleges for Social Mobility
Ranked No. 139 among U.S. Colleges for helping students improve their socioeconomic standing
— U.S. News & World Report, 2025
► Top 100 Colleges for Economic Diversity
Ranks No. 71 among U.S. colleges enrolling the most low- and middle-income students
— The New York Times College-Access Index, 2023
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