University of Scranton: Ranking & Review
| Scranton rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 624 | 2181 Top 13% |
University of Scranton Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 77% | 73% |
| Applicants | 10,002 | 3,831 | 6,171 |
| Admissions | 7,480 | 2,959 | 4,521 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 908 | 384 | 524 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 5,373 | 2,236 | 3,137 |
970 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
880 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 594 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 65% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 334 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 37% |
| ACT Composite |
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for both undergraduates and graduates.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
University of Scranton Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $61,096 | $61,096 |
| Off-campus | $55,878 | $55,878 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $14,618 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
University of Scranton provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 2,694 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $42,910 | $42,910 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $400 | $400 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $896 | $896 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $11,580 | $11,580 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $50 | $50 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $965 | $965 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 192 | 237 | 430 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 177 | 134 | 38 | 349 | |
| Education | 26 | 146 | 172 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 121 | 5 | 126 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 60 | 60 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 52 | 52 | |||
| Psychology | 36 | 14 | 50 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 35 | 36 | ||
| Social Sciences | 25 | 25 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 23 | 24 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 18 | 18 | |||
| History | 18 | 18 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 10 | 3 | 13 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 12 | 12 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 10 | 2 | 12 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 11 | 11 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 11 | 11 | |||
| Engineering | 6 | 3 | 9 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | 4 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 3 | 3 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 2 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | |||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | |||||
| Grand Total | 3 | 852 | 544 | 38 | 1,437 |
A total of 855 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at University of Scranton.
At the master's and doctor's level 582 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 77% | 74% | 79% |
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General info
| Founded | 1888 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Religio Mores Cultura Religion, Morals, Culture |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Mission Statement | The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share its way of proceeding. The University is a community dedicated to the freedom of inquiry and personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share its life. |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 973 |
| Instructional FTE | 329 |
| Public Service FTE | 1 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.scranton.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 Linden Street Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510-4629 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Small |
| City population | 76,000 |
| Phone | 5709417400 |
| Fax | +1 (570) 941 5926 |