University of Scranton: Review & Facts

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University of Scranton is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,735 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1888 and is one of the 7 schools and colleges located in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

University of Scranton is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at University of Scranton.

Majors
Offered
88
University of Scranton implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 88 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Medical, Accounting and Finance, Biology, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Scranton is high at 85% (above Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
85%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Scranton is very good: 82%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Scranton is pretty good -- 12:1. Learn more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, about $50,000 per academic year. The additional fees at University of Scranton beyond tuition are around $400; this comes to $50,400 per year.

Read the details about University of Scranton additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
84%
Easy
According to recent data, 9,530 applications were submitted and 8,039 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Scranton in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,600
High
University of Scranton offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Scranton, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of Scranton offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,600 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high - roughly $9,600 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Scranton. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, University of Scranton seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Scranton Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Scranton
800 Linden Street
Scranton, Pennsylvania
18510-4699, USA
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