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University of Scranton

University of Scranton is a medium, private institution located in Scranton, pa. Founded in 1888, University of Scranton offers undergraduate degrees in 108 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 3
3,613 undergraduates
$52,034 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Scranton? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 81.2%
SAT score average 1237
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $0.00
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Scranton is known for one of its top majors: Accounting and Related Services. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Languages and Literature
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other

Popular majors

Accounting and Related Services
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $52,034
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,918
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $1,872
Cost of attendance* $72,124
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $72,124 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $52,034
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,918
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $1,872
Cost of attendance* $72,124
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $72,124 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Scranton has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,613, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

4,724

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
70%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
8%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Scranton, students love their Service-oriented student clubs, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

800 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18510
5709417400
www.scranton.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Service-oriented student clubs

United colors

Retreat programs

Biology/pre-medicine clubs

Pre-law society

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Scranton to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Scranton?

University of Scranton is located in Scranton, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Scranton? 

The acceptance rate for University of Scranton is 81%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Scranton?

The average high school GPA for University of Scranton students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Scranton?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Scranton including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $288,496.

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