University of Scranton

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Scranton, PA
5.0 2 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

4,724

Location Scranton, Pennsylvania
Website scranton.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#219

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Scranton, a private Jesuit institution established in 1888, is situated in Pennsylvania's Pocono Northeast region, with its main campus located in downtown Scranton. The 58-acre urban campus combines modern academic facilities with historic buildings, including several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Known for its strong programs in health sciences, business, and pre-medical studies, the University maintains selective admission standards consistent with its Catholic liberal arts tradition. The campus houses most first-year students in its residence halls, with apartment-style housing available for upperclassmen, while the academic environment is characterized by small class sizes and faculty-student interaction typical of Jesuit education models. The University competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Scranton Royals, primarily in the Landmark Conference.

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Ratings

University of Scranton is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Scranton within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#219
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#168
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#21
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#19
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#354
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#34

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1160/1318
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 25/30
GPA 3.56

Acceptance Rate

81.2%

Applications Due Mar 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 11.3%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$53,983

Costs for University of Scranton
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$53,983
Books and Supplies		$1,300
Other Fees		$775
Room and Board		$17,380
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,872
Total One Year Cost		$75,310

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$62,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

77% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Scranton are Business, Education, and Biology. 20% of students major in Business, 13% in Education, and 11% in Biology.