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| Location | Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Online | scranton.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, University of Scranton is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 9,111 prospective students applied, and 7,315 were granted admission. Of those admitted 895 enrolled in the school. 3,845 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 847 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $48,062 plus fees of $400. University of Scranton is ranked 238 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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University of Scranton is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Scranton within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#238 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#173 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#18 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#470 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#34 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1280 |
| ACT | 23/28 |
| GPA | 3.56 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $400 |
| Room and Board | $16,090 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,872 |
| Total One Year Cost | $67,724 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Education | 13% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215929 IPEDS survey data for University of Scranton.
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