back

University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania

https://www.scranton.edu

#230 National Colleges

76.32% Admission Rate
Least Selective

3,675 Undergraduates Enrolled

  • Private nonprofit
  • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
  • Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
  • Four-year, medium, highly residential
  • Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
The University of Scranton is a private Jesuit university in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1888 by William O'Hara, the first Bishop of Scranton, as St. Thomas College. In 1938, the college was elevated to university status and took the name The University of Scranton. The institution was operated by the Diocese of Scranton from its founding until 1897. While the Diocese of Scranton retained ownership of the university, it was administered by the Lasallian Christian Brothers from 1888 to 1942. In 1942, the Society of Jesus took ownership and control of the university. During the 1960s, the university became an independent institution under a lay board of trustees.

The university is composed of three colleges: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Kania School of Management, and The Panuska College of Professional Studies; all contain both undergraduate and graduate programs. Previously, the university had a College of Graduate and Continuing Education, which has been folded into the colleges of the respective programs. The university offers 65 bachelor's degree programs, 29 master's degree programs, 43 minors, and 38 undergraduate concentrations, as well as a Doctor of Physical Therapy program, a Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and a Doctor of Business Administration program.

The university enrolls approximately 6,000 graduate and undergraduate students. Most of its students are from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. In 2016, about 58% of its undergraduate students were women and 42% men. In its graduate programs, about 62% are women students and 38% men. The university has about 300 full-time faculty members, approximately 200 of which are tenured.


"University of Scranton." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Scranton.
Location

City
Scranton, Pennsylvania

show map

Locale
City: Small (population less than 100,000)

Region
Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA)

Academics

Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting

Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree

Most Popular Fields

Field % Students
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services 25.7%
Health Professions And Related Programs 19.8%
Biological And Biomedical Sciences 13.5%
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies 6.5%
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs 4.8%
Social Sciences 4.2%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services 4.0%
Education 3.5%
Psychology 3.4%
Public Administration And Social Service Professions 3.3%
History 2.3%
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services 2.1%
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities 1.4%
English Language And Literature/Letters 1.3%
Engineering 1.2%
Physical Sciences 0.9%
Mathematics And Statistics 0.8%
Philosophy And Religious Studies 0.5%
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics 0.4%
Natural Resources And Conservation 0.4%
Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields 0.2%
Visual And Performing Arts 0.1%

Cost

Tuition
$45,790.00

Percentage Students Receiving Aid
65.25%

Average Net Cost After Aid
$34,374.00

Admissions

SAT Scores

1226 Composite Average
Percentile 75% 50% 25%
Math 660 605 550
Verbal 650 610 570

ACT Scores

27 Cumulative Average
Percentile 75% 50% 25%
Math 0 0 0
English 0 0 0