University of Scranton
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.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 81%
- Average net price: $32,568
- Undergraduate enrollment: 3,810
- Graduation rate (150%): 80%
- Graduation rate (200%): 79%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 81%
- Student to faculty ratio: 11:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $74,652
- Median earnings (8 years): $71,098
- Median earnings (6 years): $62,921
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, small
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Scranton, PA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at University of Scranton include Nursing, Biology, Accounting.
- Nursing (78 bachelor's) · median earnings $105,353 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Biology (57 bachelor's) · median earnings $64,774 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Accounting (54 bachelor's) · median earnings $93,677 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (49 bachelor's) · median earnings $105,353 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (46 bachelor's) · median earnings $79,700 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Business Administration and Management (40 bachelor's) · median earnings $80,611 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Finance (33 bachelor's) · median earnings $100,962 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,423
- Marketing (29 bachelor's) · median earnings $83,756 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,000
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching (24 bachelor's) · median earnings $60,846 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Liberal Arts and Sciences (20 bachelor's) · median debt $26,000
Degree mix: Business 43%, Engineering 2%, Computer Science 2%, Health 32%, Biological Sciences 11%, Psychology 4%, Communication 5%, Other 1%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
University of Scranton students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $17,968 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $17,968
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $17,920
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $24,999
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $29,978
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $38,306
- In-state tuition and fees: $53,983
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $53,983
- Books and supplies: $1,300
- On-campus room and board: $17,380
- Off-campus room and board: $10,200
- Off-campus with family: $2,472
- Typical cost of attendance: $72,663
- Sticker vs net gap: 55%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 24%
- Federal loan recipients: 64%
- Average institutional grant: $33,197
- Average federal loan: $6,470
- Median debt at graduation: $27,000
Admissions
University of Scranton admits 81% of applicants. Of students admitted, 11% enrolled.
- Applications: 9,666
- Admitted: 7,852
- Enrolled: 887
- Yield (first-choice signal): 11%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 3,810
- Women: 57%
- Commuter share (estimated): 34%
- Part-time undergraduates: 2%
- Age 25 and older: 2%
- Graduate students: 748
- Graduation rate: 80%
- Come back after freshman year: 85%
- First-generation: 20%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 61%
- Student to faculty: 11:1
- Professor salary: $126,293
- Associate professor salary: $105,720
- Assistant professor salary: $90,401
- On-campus housing capacity: 2,508
- Average SAT: 1,230
- Average ACT: 27
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the University of Scranton acceptance rate? University of Scranton admits 81% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does University of Scranton cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $17,968 a year after aid. Average net price is $32,568.
What majors does University of Scranton offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Biology, Accounting, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Exercise Science and Kinesiology.
What is the average salary after University of Scranton? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $74,652 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the University of Scranton graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 81% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 80%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. University of Scranton official site: https://scranton.edu.