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The University of Scranton

Scranton, PA

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Overview

The University of Scranton is a University institution located in Scranton, PA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address The Estate Room 208
Scranton, PA  18510-4501
United States
Contact Mr. Joseph Roback
Associate Vice President, Admissions and Enrollment
Email: admissions@scranton.edu
Phone: 570-941-7540
Fax: 570-941-5928

Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
Latin American Studies Checkmark
Women's Studies Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biochemistry Checkmark
Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology, Other Checkmark
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Biophysics Checkmark
Biostatistics Checkmark
Neuroscience Checkmark
Physiology, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9,866
Applied
8,011
Accepted
3,666
Enrolled
81%
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Female Admissions

5,908
Females Applied
4,710
Females Accepted
80%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

3,958
Males Applied
3,301
Males Accepted
83%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.6
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Essay
One recommendation
Required for some programs Interview

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen August 1st December 15th No
Other early decision plan November 15th December 15th No
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 580 660
SAT Math 570 600
ACT Composite 25 30

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

53,208
Private
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Fees

500
Full-time student fees
17,380
Room & board
10,154
Room only

Financial Aid

39,427
Avg. Financial Aid Package
42,936
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
32,289
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,235
Avg. Loan Aid
22,320
Avg. Grant Aid
17,700
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
73.7%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
22%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,666
Total Undergrad students
0%
International Students
56%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 12.57%
Black or African American 3.57%
White or Caucasian 74.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.11%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.11%
Two or more races 2.67%
Other 2.93%

Gender

Male (43.24%)
Female (56.76%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Disabled housing
Men-only housing
Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 61%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Spring Fling, Senior Formal and Presidents Ball

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Service-oriented student clubs, United Colors, Retreat Programs, Biology/Pre-Medicine clubs and Pre-Law Society

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark
Other Campus Security & Safety:
sprinkler systems in all University-owned housing

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Archery Checkmark No No
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball Checkmark Division 3 No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cheerleading Checkmark No No
Crew No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports No Checkmark No
Fencing No Checkmark No
Field Hockey No No No
Football Checkmark No No
Golf Checkmark Division 3 No
Ice Hockey No Checkmark No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark Division 3 No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Skiing (downhill) Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball No No No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark Division 3 No
Tennis Checkmark Division 3 No
Track And Field Checkmark Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark Checkmark No
Volleyball No No No
Wrestling Checkmark Division 3 No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Archery Checkmark No No
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cheerleading Checkmark No No
Crew No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports No Checkmark No
Fencing No Checkmark No
Field Hockey Checkmark Division 3 No
Football Checkmark No No
Golf Checkmark Division 3 No
Ice Hockey No No No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark Division 3 No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Skiing (downhill) Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball Checkmark Division 3 No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark Division 3 No
Tennis Checkmark Division 3 No
Track And Field Checkmark Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark Checkmark No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 3 No
Wrestling No No No

Faculty

433
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 274
Part-time - 159
Male - 215
Female - 218
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