Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Dunmore, Pennsylvania |
| Online | psu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Penn State Worthington Scranton, now known as Penn State Scranton, operates as a commonwealth campus of The Pennsylvania State University system in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, situated in the greater Scranton metropolitan area. The 45-acre suburban campus, established in 1923, features modern academic facilities and the Study Learning Center, which serves as the campus's main academic building. The campus offers associate and baccalaureate degree programs, with notable offerings in Business, Information Sciences and Technology, and Nursing. Students can choose to complete their first two years at this location before transitioning to Penn State's University Park campus to complete their degrees, or they can pursue select four-year programs entirely at the Scranton location. The campus provides apartment-style student housing at Linden Hall, though many students commute from the surrounding communities.
Ratings
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Value
Penn State Worthington Scranton is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1230 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $516 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $12,984 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,752 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $516 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $12,984 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $44,446 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 39% |
| Health Professions | 37% |
| Work and Family Studies | 12% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 6% |
| Ethnic Studies | 4% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024