University of Scranton — College Profile

About

The University of Scranton is a highly regarded Jesuit institution in Pennsylvania best known for its dedication to *cura personalis*—care for the whole person—and its exceptionally welcoming, community-centric environment. Academically, the university shines through the Kania School of Management and the Panuska College of Professional Studies, offering top-tier programs in business, nursing, and physical therapy alongside pre-medical tracks that boast outstanding medical school acceptance rates. Campus culture is vibrant and deeply service-oriented, with students actively engaged in local volunteerism, Division III athletics, and outdoor recreation in the nearby Pocono Mountains. What truly sets Scranton apart is this rare combination of a tight-knit, supportive campus community and state-of-the-art facilities like the Loyola Science Center, which fosters close faculty mentorship and hands-on undergraduate research.

Wikipedia:The University of Scranton is a private Jesuit university in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1888 by William O'Hara, the first bishop of the Diocese of Scranton, as St. Thomas College. The university is composed of three colleges that each contain both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Location

Scranton, PA, 18510-4699 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

ABE · Lehigh Valley

53 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

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Tuition & fees$53,983

Housing & food (on campus)$17,380

Books & supplies$1,300

Cost of attendance$69,552

Average net price$32,568

Same price for all students

Tuition & fees$53,983

Housing & food (on campus)$17,380

Books & supplies$1,300

Cost of attendance$69,552

Average net price$32,568

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · 2023-24

$0–30k

$23,896

$30–48k

$23,407

$48–75k

$23,912

$75–110k

$29,482

$110k+

$39,348

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2025-26

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$30,036

Share of first-years who get one21%

Source: University of Scranton's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

80%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

77%

Back for yr 2

85%

Transferred

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

80% graduated · 18% transferred · 2% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$62,921

10 yrs after entry$74,652

Debt

Median at graduation$27,000

Monthly payment$286

Middle 50% owe$12k–$27k

90th percentile$31,500

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

81%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1237

R 590–660 · M 570–658

ACT midpoint

Comp 25–30 · E 24–33 · M 23–29

SAT middle 50%: 1160–1318

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at University of Scranton: Considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: University of Scranton's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If University of Scranton asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body

Gender

Men 44%Women 56%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

11 : 1

Pell grant

24%

First-gen

20%

Family income

$99,655

Independent

Age at entry

19.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

74%

Hispanic

13%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming and Diving (combined)
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Wrestling
Men's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$62,921

After 10 yrs

$74,652

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing80

Finance and Financial Management Services72

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness66

Biology, General62

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other58

Business Administration, Management and Operations50

Accounting and Related Services43

Criminal Justice and Corrections38

Philosophy35

Neurobiology and Neurosciences34

Psychology, General34

Marketing29

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods27

Political Science and Government27

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication25

History25

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$320M

Full-time faculty

69%

Faculty salary

$11,510/mo

Teaching spend

$14,866

per student

Federal loans

64%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions