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#18 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Enrollment

4,731
University of Scranton overview
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania
Online scranton.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
University of Scranton overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The University of Scranton is a private Jesuit university located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, roughly two hours from Philadelphia. Founded in 1888, the university has fostered a tradition of academic excellence rooted in the principles of liberal arts education. The campus is recognized for its Gothic architecture and offers a variety of on-campus living options for students, which include residence halls and apartment-style housing. The University of Scranton has a moderately selective admissions process and provides a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable emphasis on health professions, business, and the sciences. While the university does participate in NCAA Division III athletics, it is not specifically renowned for its sports programs.

In the most recent statistical year 9,530 prospective students applied, and 8,039 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,058 enrolled in the school.  3,949 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 782 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $49,912 plus fees of $400. University of Scranton is ranked 217 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

University of Scranton is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1150/1320
ACT 25/31
GPA 3.56

Applications Accepted

84.4% 
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Applications Due Mar 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$49,912
Costs for University of Scranton
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$400
Room and Board $16,490
Budget for Other Expenses$1,872
Total One Year Cost$69,974

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$62,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

77% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Scranton students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 20%
Education 13%
Biology 11%
Health Professions 10%
Communication 7%

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Questions and Answers

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Last updated February 24, 2024