University of Scranton

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Scranton, PA

$46,684

Avg tuition

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About University of Scranton

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of Scranton is a small private university located on an urban campus in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,658, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The university offers 65 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 82%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $46,684.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

79% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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89% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

82% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Required

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 23-28

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1100-1280

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

94%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

74%

Hispanic

10%

Unknown

Asian

Black

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

60%

Socio-economic diversity

20% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,300
On-campus room and board	$15,646
On-campus other expenses	$1,872
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$10,200
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$1,872
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$4,572

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$65,502	$65,502
Off-campus without family	$60,056	$60,056
Off-campus with family	$52,556	$52,556

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biostatistics
	Neuroscience
	Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
	Biophysics
	Biochemistry
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Small Business Administration/Management
	Finance, General
	Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
	Operations Management and Supervision
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Accounting
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Broadcast Journalism
	Communication, General
	Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
	Information Technology
	Information Science/Studies
5	Education
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Curriculum and Instruction
6	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Engineering/Industrial Management
7	Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Computer Software Engineering
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
	Spanish Language and Literature
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
	Public Health Education and Promotion
	Occupational Therapy/Therapist
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Nurse Anesthetist
	Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
	Medical Informatics
	Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
	Nursing Practice
	Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
11	History
	History, General
12	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
13	Mathematics And Statistics
	Applied Mathematics
	Mathematics, General
14	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
15	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
16	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Religion/Religious Studies
	Philosophy
17	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
	Chemistry, Other
18	Psychology
	Counseling Psychology
	Psychology, General
19	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Human Services, General
20	Security And Protective Services
	Forensic Science and Technology
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
21	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
	International Relations and Affairs
	Economics, General
22	Visual And Performing Arts
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

University of Scranton

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of Scranton

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools. This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Graduation Rate Insight Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools. This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards