University of Scranton

Scranton, PA · Small city

AskSchool #202 of 300Private nonprofitMaster's university – larger programsReligious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
81.2%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$32,568
Sticker price $69,552
Graduation rate
80%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$74,652
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
81.2%
Applicants (fall 2023)
9,530
Admitted (fall 2023)
8,039
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,028
Yield (admitted who enroll)
13%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
83%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
86%
SAT reading, middle 50%
590–660
SAT math, middle 50%
570–658
ACT composite, middle 50%
25–30
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
31% / 4%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
required
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$23,896
Family income $30–48k$23,407
Family income $48–75k$23,912
Family income $75–110k$29,482
Family income $110k+$39,348
Full sticker price (per year)
$69,552
Tuition & fees – in-state
$53,983
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$53,983
Median debt at graduation
$27,000
Students with federal loans
64%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
80%
Freshmen who return for year 2
85%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$54,132
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$74,652

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
3,554
Graduate students
1,111
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
56%
Students receiving Pell grants
24%
Full-time faculty
69%

Undergraduate diversity

White74%
Hispanic13%
Asian3.4%
Black3.2%
Unknown2.8%
Two or more2.7%
International0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing20%
Health Professions19%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences15%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness8.1%
Education5.1%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement5.1%
Communication & Journalism4.5%
Liberal Arts & General Studies3.9%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J.
Main phone
(570) 941-7400
Address
800 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18510-4699

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.