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University of Scranton

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Location: University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510-4699

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

University of Scranton is a private institution in Scranton with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1237, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.6K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

81% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $74,652 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,528.

Established

1888

Motto

Religio Mores Cultura

Mascot

Iggy the Royal Wolf

Type

Private university

Division

Division III

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84%Acceptance

1237SAT Avg

3,589Students

13:1Student:Faculty

81%Grad Rate

$74,652Earnings 10yr

$30,528Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1237

Reading & WritingMid: 600

580660

MathMid: 590

570660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26

2530

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$52,309

Room & Board$16,918

Books & Supplies$1,300

Total Cost of Attendance$67,795

Average Net Price$30,528

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,968

$30–48K$17,920

$48–75K$24,999

$75–110K$29,978

$110K+$38,306

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$25,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (109)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

87%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads

3,589

Gender Split

57% / 43%

Women / Men

First Generation

20%

Pell Grant Recipients

22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%

Black 4%

Hispanic 13%

Asian 3%

Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate80.8%

Freshman Retention87.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$62,921

10 Years$74,652

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

—

vs 2024

Forbes

#251

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vs 2024

Wall Street Journal

#29

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vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#100

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

BasketballOnly sportsActivities includeGolf was

History & Fun Facts

•History Main article: History of the University of ScrantonIn 1888 the first bishop of Scranton, William O'Hara, began construction of St.
•In September 1892 the college admitted its first students, 62 young men.
•Staffing passed from diocesan priests and seminarians, to Xaverian Brothers, and after 1897 to Lasallian Christian Brothers.
•In 1897 the school was broken into three divisions: the college department, a two-year commercial program, and St.
•Thomas High School which remained open until 1939.

Source: Wikipedia