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University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510-4699

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Scranton Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1237

Reading & WritingMid: 600
580660
MathMid: 590
570660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2530

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1237

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,528

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$25,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

26

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (109)

Student Life

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
8 Years$71,098
10 Years$74,652

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$58,600
Men
$67,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#6
Forbes
#251
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#100

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from PA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
98 mi(170 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
104 mi(180 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
236 mi(409 min)

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