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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Scranton was $35,913. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at University of Scranton

University of Scranton net price calculator

$35,913

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average $17,850
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of University of Scranton for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $35,913 $180 $23,350 $24,429 $27,199 $33,929 $40,097
2021 $36,093 $142 $24,326 $23,167 $29,844 $32,898 $39,833
2020 $36,235 $490 (1%) $24,159 $24,686 $29,068 $32,583 $40,070
2019 $36,725 $333 $26,172 $26,081 $31,697 $34,536 $39,758
2018 $36,392 $2,691 (8%) $24,632 $26,529 $29,836 $34,824 $40,745
2017 $33,701 $666 (2%) $23,219 $23,537 $27,396 $31,541 $38,399
2016 $33,035 $318 $25,020 $24,509 $27,891 $30,779 $37,030
2015 $33,353 $1,005 (3%) $22,265 $25,734 $26,467 $31,978 $37,956
2014 $32,348 -- $23,063 $24,747 $27,428 $32,106 $37,551

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Scranton's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $61,834 $1,378 (2%) $48,462 $12,072 $1,300
2021 $60,456 $1,294 (2%) $47,084 $12,072 $1,300
2020 $59,162 $1,258 (2%) $45,790 $12,072 $1,300
2019 $57,904 $2,026 (4%) $44,532 $12,072 $1,300
2018 $55,878 $1,148 (2%) $43,310 $11,268 $1,300
2017 $54,730 $2,218 (4%) $42,162 $11,268 $1,300
2016 $52,512 $1,388 (3%) $41,044 $10,168 $1,300
2015 $51,124 $1,202 (2%) $39,956 $9,968 $1,200
2014 $49,922 $3,216 (7%) $38,754 $9,968 $1,200
2013 $46,706 -- $37,456 $8,100 $1,150

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does University of Scranton provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 2,614 dormitories available to its students at $9,410 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at University of Scranton is $1,046 per month.
Does University of Scranton provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at University of Scranton for one academic year is $6,680, which works out to $742 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
University of Scranton estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, University of Scranton estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $1,872
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,572
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $1,872
How much is University of Scranton application fees?
University of Scranton does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
University of Scranton offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Scranton cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $1,072 $965
For out-of-state students $1,072 $965

Housing and Meal

University of Scranton offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Scranton for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $6,680 $9,410 N/A 0 2,614
2021 $6,518 $9,128 N/A 0 2,614
2020 $6,360 $8,950 N/A 0 2,649
2019 $6,206 $8,776 N/A 0 2,649
2018 $6,056 $8,562 N/A 99 2,694
2017 $5,910 $8,354 N/A 99 2,674
2016 $5,766 $8,620 N/A 0 2,696

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Scranton during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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