Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003384
- Phone: (570) 545-0000 x0000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
76.32%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
36FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$22,674Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Scranton
101 Technology Dr, Frackville, PA
University of Scranton provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Scranton, PA and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately six thousand students are enrolled per year at University of Scranton.
Areas of study available at University of Scranton include but are not limited to:
- Education
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Communications And Journalism
To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to this school have an SAT score between 1030 to 1210, or an ACT composite score within the range of 22 to 26. 72% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 16 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $40,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. The cost of on-campus housing is around $8,000 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.
The mascot for University of Scranton is the "Royals", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
Students who would like to learn more about University of Scranton may take a look at their website at http://www.scranton.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants University of Scranton accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
University of Scranton has a total student population of about 5,300, where graduate students make up roughly 18% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $50,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- Per unit charges are around $1,100 for part time students
- Some programs may have tuition rates that will remain the same as the first year for up to five years.
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 96% | $23,038 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 70% | $10,225 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, University of Scranton may offer services like:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- Graduate Teacher Education Program
- Health Services Administration Program
- Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Scranton is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Landmark Conference)
- Basketball (Landmark Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Scranton by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
- Biochemistry (B, M)
- Biostatistics (B)
- Biophysics (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Accounting (B, M)
- Business Administration (A, B, M)
- Finance (B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B, M)
- Human Resources (B, M)
- Operations Management (B, M)
- International Business (B, M)
- Ecommerce (B, C, M)
- Small Business Management (B)
- Information Systems
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
Engineering
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Healthcare Administration (A, B, C, M)
- Occupational Therapy (M)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Nurse Anesthetist (C, M)
- Family Practice Nurse (M)
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling (C, M)
- Adult Health Nurse (M)
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- Counseling Psychology (M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
- Forensic Science (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
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- Marywood University in Mansfield, PA (2 miles away)
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- Wilkes University in Chester, PA (16 miles away)
- Misericordia University in Millersville, PA (17 miles away)
- Lafayette College in Scranton, PA (54 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003384
- Phone: (570) 545-0000 x0000
- School Homepage