The University of Scranton
Scranton, PA · Private
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The University of Scranton admitted 81.2% of applicants university-wide (7,852 of 9,666).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 81.2% | 7,852 | 9,666 |
| In-state | 82.6% | 2,694 | 3,261 |
| Out-of-state | 81.6% | 5,111 | 6,260 |
| International applicants | 31.5% | 45 | 143 |
| Men | 83.8% | 3,173 | 3,786 |
| Women | 79.6% | 4,677 | 5,873 |
Of 7,852 admitted students, 887 enrolled (11.3% yield).
The University of Scranton Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1160–1318
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 25–30
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
The University of Scranton Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $72,663/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $53,983 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,680 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $72,663/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $23,896 |
| $30k–48k | $23,407 |
| $48k–75k | $23,912 |
| $75k–110k | $29,482 |
| Over $110k | $39,348 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Merit-Based Scholarship — $15,000 - $30,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Loyola Scholarship — Full tuition, room, and board (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Scranton Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Merit-Based Scholarship — $15,000 - $30,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Loyola Scholarship — Full tuition, room, and board (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
The University of Scranton Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application
- Official high school transcript
- Letter of recommendation from guidance counselor
- Proof of Residency card
- SAT/ACT scores (optional)
- List of extracurricular activities (optional)
International applicants
- Common Application
- Official high school transcript
- Letter of recommendation from guidance counselor
- Proof of Residency card
- SAT/ACT scores (optional)
- List of extracurricular activities (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
The University of Scranton · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The University of Scranton requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $74,652
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 79.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 85.4%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
The University of Scranton · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #112
- Forbes: #261
- Niche: #291
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (24%), Biological & life sciences (13%), Philosophy & religious studies (4%).
Student–faculty ratio: 11:1 · 52% of class sections have under 20 students.
The University of Scranton Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.