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The University of Scranton

Scranton, PA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate83%
Acceptance Rate83%

About The University of Scranton

Founded in 1888, The University of Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit university serving nearly 3,500 undergraduate students and 1,300 graduate students. We are known for our personal attention, outstanding academic quality, and a sense of community that helps you feel right at home.

The University of Scranton is a private, religious institution in the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania. The University of Scranton was founded in 1888. The college enrolls around 4,692 students per year, including 3,487 undergrad students.

The University of Scranton Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into The University of Scranton. Around 83% of applicants get into The University of Scranton each year. In 2022, 9,236 students applied to The University of Scranton and 7,685 were admitted.

The University of Scranton Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 83%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate 88%
Average GPA 3.6
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores 88%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 40%

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College Info

The University of Scranton Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Mar 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to The University of Scranton is Mar 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to The University of Scranton is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

The University of Scranton ACT Scores

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ACT Range

27 - 32

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

32 and Above

Good

27 to 32

Avg

27 and Less

Low

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The University of Scranton SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1140 - 1310

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Math SAT Range

560 - 660

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Reading SAT Range

580 - 660

The University of Scranton Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$64,030

In State

$64,030

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$46,684
$46,684
Fees
$400
$400
Housing
$15,646
$15,646
Books
$1,300
$1,300

Student Life

Wondering what life at The University of Scranton is like? There are approximately 4,692 students enrolled at The University of Scranton, including 3,487 undergraduate students and 1,205 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 42% percent are from PA and 58% percent of students are from other states.

96%

Full Time

4%

Part Time

42%

In State

58%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

4,692

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

83%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$47,084

Out-of-State

$47,084

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Mar 1
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