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University of Scranton Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into University of Scranton

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

80%
Admission Difficulty for University of Scranton
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Scranton is 80%.  Its admission rate is the 55th lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into University of Scranton and can you get accepted?

University of Scranton is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 7,315 out of the 9,111 who applied were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 36 percent (SAT 1100/1280 ACT 23/28). University of Scranton typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.56. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into University of Scranton?

80% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Scranton you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.56 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1190 on the SAT
  • Score 25 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. University of Scranton is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

University of Scranton SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1100-1280

Applicants Submitting SAT 

79%
SAT Scores for University of Scranton
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 560
Math 25th Percentile 540
Composite 25th Percentile 1100
SAT Scores for University of Scranton
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 640
Math 75th Percentile 640
Composite 75th Percentile 1280
Average SAT Score 1190

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Scranton?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at University of Scranton is 1190 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1100-1280. Students who get into University of Scranton score in the top 41 percent of all SAT test takers..  University of Scranton ranks #20 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1190 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. University of Scranton regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1100 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1100, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1010, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 79 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1190 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1190, you have around a 80% chance of being admitted. A 1280 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

University of Scranton admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1280 and Above Good >88%
1190 to 1280 Avg + 80%-88%
1100 to 1190 Avg - 68%-80%
1010 to 1100 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 1010 Low <53%
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University of Scranton ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

23-28 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

23%
ACT Scores for University of Scranton
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 22
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile 23
ACT Scores for University of Scranton
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 30
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile 28
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into University of Scranton?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to University of Scranton is 25, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 23 and 28.  The school ranks #27 in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 25. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 23 and score in the score in the top 32 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

23 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Scranton.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into University of Scranton for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 25 score has around 80% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 90% with a 28 ACT score.

University of Scranton admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >90%
25 to 28 Avg + 80%-90%
23 to 25 Avg - 71%-80%
21 to 23 Reach 59%-71%
Less than 21 Low <59%
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University of Scranton GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.56

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Scranton?

The GPA requirements for getting into University of Scranton are to have around a 3.56 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Scranton is 3.56 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve this GPA, you need to earn B+ letter grades and score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.

 The school ranks #36 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.56 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as University of Scranton accepts 80% of applicants.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

The table below details the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted University of Scranton students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 21.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 21.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 25.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 11.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 10.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

59% of University of Scranton freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Scranton students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 28%
Top 25% of class 59%
Top 50% of class 87%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of Scranton admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,642 3,469 9,111
Accepted 4,408 2,907 7,315
Acceptance Rate 78% 84% 80%
Enrolled 540 355 895
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 12% 12%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 15, 2023

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Scranton is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Scranton and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Scranton Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Scranton
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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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.

FAQs

Does University of Scranton prefer SAT or ACT?

79% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Scranton. 23% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Scranton?

80% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Scranton. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Scranton?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1100 and 1280. 79% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Scranton?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 28. 23% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.