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

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Biostatistics
Neuroscience
Physiology, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision
Small Business Administration/management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Management And Strategic Communications
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Pre-engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/industrial Management
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Physical Therapy/therapist
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Business Analytics
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Forensic Chemistry
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Public Policy Analysis, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9,866

Applied

8,011

Accepted

3,666

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,908

Females Applied

4,710

Females Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

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 %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		580	660
SAT Math		570	600
ACT Composite		25	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

53,208

Private

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

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

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Fling, Senior Formal and Presidents Ball

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

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

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
sprinkler systems in all University-owned housing

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Women's Sports

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