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University of Scranton
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  • 4 Year
  • SCRANTON, PA

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Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade B+
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade A minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade A+
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

800 LINDEN STREET
SCRANTON, PA 18510
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Landmark Conference
From University of Scranton

The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts, to over 3,600 undergraduate students.

With a rich tradition of academic excellence, our programs are taught in small classes and led by faculty who are experts in their fields. Every aspect of a Scranton education exists to help you succeed. You will be challenged here, and supported.

With 70 majors and 48 minors across three colleges, faculty and staff work with you to choose a combination of majors and minors that suit you as an individual.

You can extend your academic experience through participation in honors programs, internships, faculty-student research and study abroad. The University also provides excellent preparation for medical and other health professions doctoral programs, law school, graduate school, and post-graduate fellowships and scholarships.

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University of Scranton Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80%
SAT Range
1100-1280
ACT Range
23-28
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$35,913 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$28,068 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 33 responses
66%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 44 responses
63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 43 responses

Majors

Public Policy & Service

academic spotlight

The interdisciplinary public policy and service major combines coursework from public policy, public administration, and nonprofit studies. Our new Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service (CEEPS) at The University of Scranton provides opportunities for students to grow alongside and network with professionals already working in the field.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    3%
  • On Campus
    97%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,349 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
138
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
23%
Varsity Athletes
16%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 33 responses
  • Friendly
    79%
  • Average
    6%
  • Outgoing
    6%
  • Snobby
    6%
  • Stressed
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
84%
Poll
92%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 49 responses
Poll
63%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 68 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 32 responses
  • Community
    41%
  • Family
    19%
  • Extremely beneficial and interesting
    13%
  • Fast-paced
    6%
  • Home away from home
    6%
  • Terrible
    6%
  • Underrated
    6%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$57,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
79%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
94%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 18 responses

University of Scranton Reviews

Rating 3.69 out of 5  668 reviews
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