University of Scranton: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #1864 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #534 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #486 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 5 | In Scranton |
| #495 of 1,002 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 3,658
- Graduates
- 1,299
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.scranton.edu
University of Scranton Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 84% | 78% |
| Applicants | 9,291 | 3,469 | 5,649 |
| Admissions | 7,315 | 2,907 | 4,408 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 895 | 355 | 540 |
3,597 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,086 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
708 or 79%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Scranton are 1100-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
204 or 23%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Scranton are 23-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 3680 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 497 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 217 (4%) |
| Asian | 190 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 161 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 109 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 89 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $24,326 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,167 |
| $48-75K | $29,844 |
| $75-110K | $32,898 |
| $110K+ | $39,833 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $46,684 | $11,580 |
| Tuition in-state | $46,684 | $11,580 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $46,684 | $11,580 |
| Fee in-district | $400 | $50 |
| Fee in-state | $400 | $50 |
| Fee out-of-state | $400 | $50 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 2,614 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,646 |
| Room charge | $9,128 |
| Meal charge | $6,518 |
University of Scranton Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 63 | 107 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 58 | 73 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 31 | 73 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 | 45 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 81 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 71 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 61 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 58 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 48 | 8 | |
| Finance, General | 37 | 17 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 8 | 42 | |
| Neuroscience | 34 | ||
| Psychology, General | 33 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 4 | 24 | |
| Human Services, General | 27 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 26 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 24 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 22 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 22 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 17 | ||
| History, General | 16 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | 11 | |
| Computer Science | 14 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 14 | ||
| Biochemistry | 9 | 4 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 13 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 12 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 12 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 12 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 12 | ||
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 9 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 9 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 9 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 8 | ||
| Information Technology | 8 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 7 | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 7 | ||
| Physiology, General | 7 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 7 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 6 | ||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 1 | 5 | |
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | ||
| Small Business Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 5 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 2 | 3 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | 3 | |
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | 1 | |
| Chemistry, Other | 2 | 1 | |
| Communication, General | 3 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Management Science | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Biophysics | 1 | ||
| Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | 1 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 878 | 610 | 3 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 82% | 77% | 84% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16 | 100 |
| 1992 | 26 | 145 |
| 1993 | 27 | 195 |
| 1994 | 39 | 582 |
| 1995 | 37 | 806 |
| 1996 | 40 | 1094 |
| 1997 | 39 | 1611 |
| 1998 | 51 | 671 |
| 1999 | 50 | 829 |
| 2000 | 39 | 946 |
| 2001 | 46 | 1218 |
| 2002 | 49 | 1214 |
| 2003 | 42 | 1317 |
| 2004 | 52 | 1614 |
| 2005 | 70 | 2386 |
| 2006 | 62 | 2043 |
| 2007 | 59 | 2197 |
| 2008 | 59 | 2487 |
| 2009 | 69 | 2407 |
| 2010 | 76 | 3235 |
| 2011 | 84 | 3345 |
| 2012 | 80 | 4320 |
| 2013 | 101 | 3882 |
| 2014 | 84 | 4319 |
| 2015 | 99 | 4618 |
| 2016 | 101 | 4449 |
| 2017 | 91 | 3613 |
| 2018 | 101 | 3653 |
| 2019 | 90 | 4117 |
| 2020 | 120 | 5502 |
| 2021 | 115 | 6227 |
University of Scranton alumni
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Jason Miller
- Occupations
- playwrightwriterfilm directorscreenwriterfilm actor
- 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 Murasoli Maran is an Indian media baron 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 Granahan 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.
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James M. Murray
- Born in
-
United States - Biography
-
James M. Murray is an American law enforcement official serving 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 | 949 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (570) 941 5926 |