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University of Scranton
Scranton, PAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 81% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Scranton is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Scranton, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 81%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
81% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading590 - 660
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math570 - 658
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 30
1typical 50% range36
81%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing25% of degrees
Health Sciences18% of degrees
Biological Sciences13% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$32,568
In-State Tuition$53,983
Out-of-State Tuition$53,983
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
24%
Pell Grants
64%
Take Loans
79%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$62,921
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$74,652
Completion Signals
80%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
85%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$275/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
20%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$123,602
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,845
Earnings 5yr:
Debt:
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,200
Earnings 5yr: $114,396
Debt:
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,353
Earnings 5yr: $114,405
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,962
Earnings 5yr: $98,282
Debt: $27,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,369
Earnings 5yr:
Debt: $25,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,756
Earnings 5yr: $95,115
Debt:
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,677
Earnings 5yr: $100,591
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,322
Earnings 5yr: $90,795
Debt:
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,408
Earnings 5yr: $89,268
Debt:
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,961
Earnings 5yr: $80,209
Debt:
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,514
Earnings 5yr: $81,618
Debt:
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,423
Earnings 5yr: $73,033
Debt:
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,756
Earnings 5yr: $78,403
Debt: $26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,611
Earnings 5yr: $75,970
Debt: $25,375
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,700
Earnings 5yr: $78,403
Debt: $27,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,932
Earnings 5yr: $75,008
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,038
Earnings 5yr: $64,473
Debt: $26,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,349
Earnings 5yr: $45,626
Debt:
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,443
Earnings 5yr: $64,246
Debt: $25,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,774
Earnings 5yr: $70,210
Debt: $27,000
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