University of Scranton: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1952 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #533 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #485 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 5 | In Scranton |
| #480 of 1,013 | For Law Enforcement |
| Top50% | For 56 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 3,593
- Graduates
- 1,138
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.scranton.edu
University of Scranton Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Scranton has an acceptance rate of 84% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 86% | 83% |
| Applicants | 9,530 | 3,913 | 5,617 |
| Admissions | 8,039 | 3,382 | 4,657 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,058 | 472 | 586 |
260 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
433 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
374 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1150
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Scranton are 1150-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
46 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Scranton are 25-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | 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 |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3390 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 512 (11%) |
| Asian | 204 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 182 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 174 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 141 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 116 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Scranton is $35,526 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $27,114 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,337 |
| $48-75K | $29,051 |
| $75-110K | $33,620 |
| $110K+ | $39,436 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $49,912 | $11,580 |
| Tuition in-state | $49,912 | $11,580 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $49,912 | $11,580 |
| Fee in-district | $400 | $50 |
| Fee in-state | $400 | $50 |
| Fee out-of-state | $400 | $50 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,590 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,490 |
| Room charge | $9,644 |
| Meal charge | $6,846 |
University of Scranton majors
University of Scranton has granted 837 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 462 master's across 27 programs, and 102 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Scranton.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 58 | 80 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 23 | 69 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 74 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 37 | 23 | 10 |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 70 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 65 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 60 | ||
| Finance, General | 45 | 13 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 56 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 51 | ||
| Psychology, General | 38 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 6 | 30 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 28 | 7 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 34 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 32 | ||
| Management Science | 7 | 23 | |
| Neuroscience | 30 | ||
| Human Services, General | 28 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 25 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 5 | 18 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 | ||
| Physiology, General | 21 | ||
| History, General | 19 | ||
| Biochemistry | 15 | 3 | |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 17 | ||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 15 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | 13 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 14 | ||
| Communication, General | 13 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 13 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 13 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | 4 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 9 | ||
| Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | 8 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | ||
| Computer Science | 7 | ||
| Economics, General | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 7 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 6 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6 | ||
| Forensic Chemistry | 6 | ||
| Advertising | 5 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 5 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 5 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 5 | ||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 5 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | 1 | |
| Information Technology | 4 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 2 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | 1 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 837 | 462 | 102 |
University of Scranton has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 76% | 83% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Scranton has published 3,420 scientific papers with 55,282 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Biology, Computer Science, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Environmental Science, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 31 | 79 |
| 1992 | 39 | 124 |
| 1993 | 38 | 169 |
| 1994 | 59 | 210 |
| 1995 | 49 | 253 |
| 1996 | 54 | 390 |
| 1997 | 74 | 390 |
| 1998 | 69 | 435 |
| 1999 | 69 | 537 |
| 2000 | 45 | 627 |
| 2001 | 77 | 689 |
| 2002 | 69 | 870 |
| 2003 | 82 | 941 |
| 2004 | 73 | 1107 |
| 2005 | 86 | 1262 |
| 2006 | 87 | 1360 |
| 2007 | 79 | 1603 |
| 2008 | 79 | 1695 |
| 2009 | 86 | 1776 |
| 2010 | 92 | 1921 |
| 2011 | 91 | 2142 |
| 2012 | 91 | 2415 |
| 2013 | 117 | 2618 |
| 2014 | 109 | 2567 |
| 2015 | 128 | 2552 |
| 2016 | 114 | 2437 |
| 2017 | 117 | 2400 |
| 2018 | 120 | 2670 |
| 2019 | 146 | 2892 |
| 2020 | 157 | 3527 |
| 2021 | 142 | 3736 |
| 2022 | 149 | 3521 |
| 2023 | 124 | 3373 |
University of Scranton alumni
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Jason Miller
- Occupations
- writerfilm directorscreenwriterfilm actorplaywright
- Biography
-
Jason Miller was an American playwright and actor. He won the 1973 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play for his play That Championship Season, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Father Damien Karras in the 1973 horror film The Exorcist, a role he reprised in The Exorcist III. He later became artistic director of the Scranton Public Theatre in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where That Championship Season was set.
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Kalanithi Maran
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Kalanithi Maran is an Indian media mogul who is the chairman and founder of the Sun Group. He owns television channels, newspapers, weeklies, FM radio stations, DTH services, a cricket team, and a movie production house. He also held a major share in the Indian airline Spice Jet from 2010 to 2015.
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Kathleen Kane
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
Kathleen Margaret Kane is an American former politician and lawyer who served as the 48th Attorney General of Pennsylvania from 2013 until her resignation in 2016 following her conviction for perjury, obstruction of justice, and related charges for illegal activities while she was attorney general. She was the first woman and first Democrat ever elected to the position.
-
James M. Murray
- Born in
-
United States - Biography
-
James M. Murray is an American law enforcement officer who served as the 26th director of the United States Secret Service.
General info
| Founded | 1888 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Religio Mores Cultura Religion, Morals, Culture |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; February-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 875 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 800 Linden Street Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510-4699 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 76,000 |
| Phone | 5709417400 |