What SAT score do I need for University of Scranton?

University of Scranton's middle 50% SAT range is 1160 to 1318. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for University of Scranton?

Middle 50% ACT range is 25 to 30. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Scranton?

University of Scranton admits roughly 81% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does University of Scranton actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $32,568 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is University of Scranton a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of Scranton as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

University of Scranton Acceptance Rate: 81.2% (2026) & How to Get In

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA · Northeast

University of Scranton has an acceptance rate of 81.2% and a middle-50% SAT range of 1160-1318. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.

Acceptance rate: 81.2%
SAT mid-50: 1160-1318
Cost after aid: $32,568
Graduation rate: 80%

What University of Scranton says matters

How University of Scranton rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 81%; 7,852 of 9,666
Yield: 11%; 887 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1160-1300
ACT mid-50: 25-30
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 84%3,173 of 3,786
Women: 80%4,677 of 5,873

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Class rank
Academic GPA
Standardized test scores

Important

Extracurricular activities

Considered

Application essay
Recommendations
Interview
Talent or ability
Character or personal qualities
Alumni relation
Volunteer work
Work experience
Level of applicant's interest

Not considered

First generation
Geographical residence
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment

The full Common Data Set

Every figure University of Scranton published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission150

Entrance Exams

In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?: Yes
Institutional Exam: X
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?: Yes

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 3,786
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 5,873
Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied: 1
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 6
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 3,173
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 4,677
Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted: 0
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted: 2
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 403
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 7
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 468
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 9
Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 9,666
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 7,852
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 887
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 3,261
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 2,694
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 401
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 6,260
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 5,111
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 482
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 143
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 45
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 4
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 2
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 2
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 0

Wait List

Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?: Yes
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:: 818
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:: 16
Number of wait-listed students admitted:: 16

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Very Important
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Very Important
Application Essay: Considered
Recommendation(s): Considered
Interview: Considered
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Considered
First generation: Not Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Considered
Geographical residence: Not Considered
State residency: Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.25
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.03
Submitting SAT Scores: 221
Submitting ACT Scores: 31
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,160
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,240
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,300
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 570
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 610
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 658
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 25%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 27%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 30%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 23%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 25%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 29%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 24%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 27%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 33%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 10.77
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 58.46
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 29.62
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 1.15
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 10.77
SAT Math: 600-699: 50.38
SAT Math: 500-599: 37.69
SAT Math: 400-499: 1.15
SAT Math: 300-399: 0
SAT Math: 200-299: 0
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 8.08
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 57.31
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 34.62
SAT Composite: 800-999: 0
SAT Composite: 600-799: 0
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0
SAT Composite: Total: 100
ACT Composite: 30-36: 28.57
ACT Composite: 24-29: 57.14
ACT Composite: 18-23: 14.29
ACT Composite: 12-17: 0
ACT Composite: 6-11: 0
ACT Composite: Below 6: 0
ACT Composite: Total: 100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 29%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 59%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 87%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 13%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 41%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 27%
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 34%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 26%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 18%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 6.7%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 7.6%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 8.0%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 0
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 26%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 22%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 11%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 13%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 77%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 19%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 26%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 21%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 9.8%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 56%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0
Total: 100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.55
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 100%

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?: No
Application closing date (fall): 8
Priority Date: 1
Yes, on a rolling basis:: X
Other Date: 2
Yes, in part: 5
No: 1
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?: Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: 1 year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?: No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?: No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?: Yes

Transfer Admission39

Fall Applicants

If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?: Yes
Men: 102
Women: 127
Another Gender: 0
Unknown: 229
Total: 62
Men: 68
Women: 0
Another Gender: 130
Unknown: 25
Total: 22
Men: 0
Women: 47

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Winter: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?: No
High school transcript: Required of Some
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Not Required
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2.8
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:: D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall: 7
Winter: 29
Fall: 1
Winter: 25
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?: No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:: Dean of students certification required for each college attended.

Transfer Credit Policies

American Council on Education (ACE): No
College Level Examination Program (CLEP): Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST): No
Number: 30
Unit Type: credit
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?: Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:: https://catalog.scranton.edu/content.php?catoid=62&navoid=7853#Special_Admission_Pr

Academic Offerings and Policies23

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: X
Cross-registration: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
Dual enrollment: X
Exchange student program (domestic): X
Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Student-designed major: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Undergraduate Research: X
Other (specify):: X

Required Course Work

Computer literacy: X
English (including composition): X
Humanities: X
Intensive writing: X
Mathematics: X
Philosophy: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X
Other (describe):: X

Student Life34

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 55%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 82%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 18%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 0
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 53%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 59%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 41%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 100%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: 20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 20

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Television station: X

Housing

Coed dorms: X
Men's dorms: X
Women's dorms: X
Apartments for single students: X
Special housing for disabled students: X
Theme housing: X
Living Learning Communities: X

Annual Expenses23

Information

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Private Tuition

Tuition: 54938
Tuition: 54938

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 500
Food and housing (on-campus):: 17856
Housing Only (on-campus):: 10432
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 7424
Required Fees:: 500
Food and housing (on-campus):: 17856
Housing Only (on-campus):: 10432
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 7424

Tuition Policies

Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?: No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?: No

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 1300
Transportation:: 700
Other expenses:: 1172
Books and supplies:: 1300
Transportation: 1300
Other expenses:: 1172
Books and supplies:: 1300
Food and housing total*: 10200
Transportation:: 700
Other expenses:: 1172

Financial Aid98

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 203
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 27,047
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 829
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 24,391
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 5
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 8,312
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0

Reporting Year

2023-2024 Final: X

Methodology

Both FM and IM: 6244660

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 3700158
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 74974314
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 861360
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 85780493
Total Scholarships/Grants: 18262529
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 1357034
Federal Work-Study: 281238
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 19900801
Total Self-Help: 3892000
Parent Loans: 4299101
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 0
Athletic Awards: 962542

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 2500
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 25910909
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 536520
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 27412471
Total Scholarships/Grants: 10188177
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 811902
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 11000079
Total Self-Help: 5675972
Parent Loans: 4657177
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 0

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 1,026
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 958
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 813
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 812
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 655
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 537
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 763
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 203
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 75%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 42765
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 15647
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3748
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3294
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 3,506
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 3,016
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 2,570
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 2,569
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2,136
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 1,848
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2,334
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 612
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 75%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 41768
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 17556
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4811
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4227
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 83
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 67
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 56
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 55
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 48
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 15
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 11
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 4
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 46%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 12066
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 5904
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4110
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3839

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 527
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 526
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 172
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 73.60
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 73.50
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 24.00
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 43007
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 23905
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 58666

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 16
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 35,497
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 567,959

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: X
State aid form: X

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: X
Federal Pell Grants: X
Federal SEOG: X
State scholarships/grants: X
Private scholarships: X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: X

Institutional Aid

Academics: X
Academics: X
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: CDS-H Page 22 Common Data Set 2024-2025

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred28

Diploma/Certificates

Liberal arts/general studies: 100
TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Associate

Liberal arts/general studies: 100
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Bachelors

Natural resources and conservation: 0.6
Communication/journalism: 7.19
Computer and information sciences: 2.52
Education: 3.36
Engineering: 1.68
Engineering technologies: 0.24
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.24
English: 1.44
Liberal arts/general studies: 2.4
Biological/life sciences: 12.71
Mathematics and statistics: 1.2
Military science and military technologies: 28
Parks and recreation: 5.52
Philosophy and religious studies: 4.32
Physical sciences: 1.68
Psychology: 2.4
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 4.32
Public administration and social services: 1.8
Social sciences: 3.12
Visual and performing arts: 0.36
Health professions and related programs: 17.03
Business/marketing: 23.74
History: 2.16
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence116

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 399
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 99
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 1,030
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 1,530
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 473
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 110
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 1,377
Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender: 1,964
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate students: another gender: 0
Total undergraduate students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 3,613
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 1,111
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 4,724
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total Graduate Students: unknown: 0
Total All Students: unknown: 0

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 4
Hispanic/Latino: 134
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 23
White, non-Hispanic: 620
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 1
Asian, non-Hispanic: 34
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 24
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 34
TOTAL: 875
Nonresidents: 14
Hispanic/Latino: 468
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 113
White, non-Hispanic: 2,635
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 4
Asian, non-Hispanic: 121
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 3
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 95
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 101
TOTAL: 3,554
Nonresidents: 22
Hispanic/Latino: 468
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 114
White, non-Hispanic: 2,650
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 4
Asian, non-Hispanic: 123
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 3
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 96
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 133
TOTAL: 3,613

Persistence

Associate degrees: 9
Bachelor's degrees: 765
Postbachelor's certificates: 9
Master's degrees: 425
Post-Master's certificates: 5
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 63

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 209
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 351
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 380
Total: 940
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 209
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 351
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 380
Total: 940
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 143
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 283
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 295
Total: 721
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 6
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 8
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 10
Total: 24
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 2
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1
Total: 4
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 151
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 292
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 306
Total: 749
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 72.25
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 83.19
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 80.53
Total: 79.68
Total: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
2021 Cohort: 0
2020 Cohort: 0

Instructional Faculty And Class Size46

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 277
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 22
C. Total number who are women: 122
D. Total number who are men: 155
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 20
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 250
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 27
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 6
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 164
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 4
C. Total number who are women: 101
D. Total number who are men: 63
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 4
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 38%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 79
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 21
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 26
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 17
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 441
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 26
C. Total number who are women: 223
D. Total number who are men: 218
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 24
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 288
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 106
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 21
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 26
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 23

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio: 11
based on ____ students: 2,024

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 101
10-19: 101
20-29: 339
30-39: 211
40-49: 196
50-99: 1
100+: 1
Total: 848
2-9: 73
10-19: 73
20-29: 118
30-39: 1
40-49: 1
Total: 193

Source: University of Scranton's Common Data Set 2024-25

About University of Scranton

University of Scranton is a small private university in Scranton, PA, in a city setting.

What University of Scranton looks for

University of Scranton admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for University of Scranton?
University of Scranton's middle 50% SAT range is 1160 to 1318. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for University of Scranton?
Middle 50% ACT range is 25 to 30. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Scranton?
University of Scranton admits roughly 81% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does University of Scranton actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $32,568 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is University of Scranton a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of Scranton as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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