Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Scranton Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7255 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1948 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1857 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #118 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2568 of 4,875 | For Astrophysics and Astronomy |
| #5614 of 6,729 | For Physics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 800
- Male:Female Ratio
- 57:43
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- scranton.psu.edu
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Scranton Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Scranton has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the 24% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 99% | 98% |
| Applicants | 2,155 | 958 | 1,179 |
| Admissions | 2,123 | 944 | 1,161 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 180 | 118 | 59 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
282 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
37 or 20%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1270
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Scranton are 1100-1270 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 1%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 547 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87 (11%) |
| Asian | 75 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 42 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 30 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 11 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 8 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,089
- Students receiving aid
- 89%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,624 | $24,650 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,624 | $24,650 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,808 | $32,190 |
| Fee in-district | $584 | $584 |
| Fee in-state | $584 | $584 |
| Fee out-of-state | $584 | $584 |
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Scranton majors
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Scranton has granted 125 bachelor's degrees across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Scranton.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 29 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 4 | 23 |
| Psychology, General | 18 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 15 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 1 | 12 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8 | |
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 7 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 6 | 125 |
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Scranton has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 38% | 41% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Scranton has published 225 scientific papers with 4,437 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Psychology, Business, Environmental Science, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 11 |
| 1998 | 4 | 6 |
| 1999 | 4 | 15 |
| 2000 | 6 | 22 |
| 2001 | 3 | 25 |
| 2002 | 3 | 18 |
| 2003 | 7 | 25 |
| 2004 | 6 | 9 |
| 2005 | 9 | 23 |
| 2006 | 11 | 56 |
| 2007 | 8 | 87 |
| 2008 | 17 | 99 |
| 2009 | 16 | 119 |
| 2010 | 15 | 152 |
| 2011 | 13 | 257 |
| 2012 | 9 | 283 |
| 2013 | 23 | 359 |
| 2014 | 18 | 414 |
| 2015 | 17 | 497 |
| 2016 | 16 | 513 |
| 2017 | 12 | 594 |
| 2018 | 6 | 508 |
| 2019 | 10 | 504 |
| 2020 | 2 | 516 |
| 2021 | 1 | 585 |
General info
| Alternative names | Penn State |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 125 |
| Carnegie classification | Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 120 Ridge View Drive Dunmore, Pennsylvania, 18512-1602 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 14,000 |
| Phone | 5709632500 |