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University of Scranton

Scranton, PA 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 2,614
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 80%
Students retention rate 87%
On-time graduation rate 79%

Located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, University of Scranton is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that University of Scranton is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Scranton is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, University of Scranton emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

University of Scranton boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$48,462

Cost of attendance at University of Scranton in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$48,462

Cost of attendance at University of Scranton in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at University of Scranton received on average $28,068 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$28,068
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 204 23% $4,741 $967,111
Other Federal Grant 567 65% $2,360 $1,338,193
State Grant/Scholarships 156 18% $3,927 $612,570
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 845 96% $26,357 $22,271,955
Total Grant & Scholarships 863 98% $28,068 $24,222,718

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Scranton students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Scranton students is 78.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 82.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 74.1%.

78.8%

  • asian 78.6% 22 students
  • African American 64.0% 16 students
  • white 80.9% 560 students
  • unknown 69.2% 18 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 4 students
  • hispanic 70.1% 68 students
  • International Students 77.8% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 81.8% 18 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Landmark Conference
  • Basketball Landmark Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Landmark Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Scranton provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Scranton offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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