University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1888Small citySEVP certified

About

The University of Scranton is a private Jesuit university in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1888 by William O'Hara, the first bishop of the Diocese of Scranton, as St. Thomas College. The university is composed of three colleges that each contain both undergraduate and graduate programs. The college was elevated to university status and took the name University of Scranton in 1938. It was operated by the Diocese of Scranton from its founding until 1897, and then administered by the De La Salle Brothers from 1888 to 1942. In 1942, the Society of Jesus took ownership and control of the university. During the 1960s, the university became an independent institution under a lay board of trustees.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$55,713
Estimated total for international students: US$70,872

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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 3,554
Graduate students: 1,111
International undergraduates: 0%
Students per teacher: 11 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 81%
SAT: Reading and writing 590–660 · Maths 570–658
ACT: 25–30

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 82%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$85,590

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (107)

Bachelor's degrees58 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesApplied MathematicsArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesForeign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, OtherGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Master's degrees23 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer EngineeringCurriculum and InstructionFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMedical Illustration and InformaticsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Doctoral degrees4 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Associate's degrees9 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsComputer EngineeringCriminal Justice and CorrectionsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesSociology

Undergraduate certificates2 subjects

Health and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Resources Management and Services

Graduate certificates9 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMedical Illustration and InformaticsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.