University of Scranton

Scranton, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Scranton reported a 84.4% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of Scranton is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Scranton, PA, with an SAT reference of 1230 and an ACT reference of 27. The historical average net price is $32,568 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

84.4%

9,530 applicants

SAT reference

1230

Combined score

ACT reference

27

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$32,568

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Scranton

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)115012301318
ACT (composite, 1–36)252730

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

80.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

85.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

3,554

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Scranton, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$23,896
$30,001 – $48,000$23,407
$48,001 – $75,000$23,912
$75,001 – $110,000$29,482
$110,000+$39,348

Top Majors at University of Scranton

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing191
Health Professions142
Biological & Biomedical Sciences104
Communication & Journalism49
Parks, Recreation & Fitness46
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice33
Education28
Social Sciences21
Computer & Information Sciences20
Liberal Arts & General Studies20

Financial Aid at University of Scranton

About University of Scranton

Official website: https://www.scranton.edu/

Admissions: https://admissions.scranton.edu/apply

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Scranton

What is the acceptance rate at University of Scranton?

University of Scranton reported a 84% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 9,530. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Scranton?

The historical 84% acceptance rate suggests University of Scranton was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Scranton?

The imported historical records for University of Scranton include an SAT reference value of 1230 and an ACT reference value of 27. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Scranton?

The stored historical average net price at University of Scranton is $32,568 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $35,819 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of Scranton?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Scranton is 80%. its stored first-year retention rate is 85%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Scranton test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Scranton?

University of Scranton's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on March 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Scranton's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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