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University of Scranton

University of Scranton is a private nonprofit university in a small city in the Scranton, PA metro with 3,666 students and a 81% acceptance rate.

Scranton, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit · City, small · 3,666 students

NCAA Division III · Landmark ConferenceEarly action Nov 15

Admission rate

81%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,237

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

25–30

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$32,568

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

80%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

87%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$74,652

10 years after entry

Students

3,666

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 15, 2026December 15, 2026
Early decision
Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding.		November 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: admissions.scranton.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$23,896
$30,001–48,000$23,407
$48,001–75,000$23,912
$75,001–110,000$29,482
Over $110,000$39,348

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Scranton courseCredits
Calculus AB466 MATH 114
Calculus BC368 MATH 114
Biology420 BIOL 1411,6,7
Chemistry425 CHEM 1126
Physics 1483 PHYS 1206
English Language and Composition436 WRTG 107
English Literature and Composition337 ENLT 1972
United States History47 HIST 110, 111
Show all 37 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB466 MATH 114
Calculus BC368 MATH 114
Calculus BC468 MATH 114, 221
Biology420 BIOL 1411,6,7
Biology520 BIOL 1411,6,7, BIOL 1421,6,7
Chemistry425 CHEM 1126
Chemistry525 CHEM 1126, 1136
Physics 1483 PHYS 1206
English Language and Composition436 WRTG 107
English Literature and Composition337 ENLT 1972
English Literature and Composition437 ENLT 1793, WRTG 107
United States History47 HIST 110, 111
Psychology485 PSYC 110
Statistics390 MATH 204
Computer Science A331 No Credit9
Computer Science A431 CMPS 134/134L
Computer Science A531 CMPS 134/134LA
Macroeconomics335 ECO 154
Microeconomics334 ECO 153
World History: Modern4
Environmental Science440 NCSI 201
Physics 2484 PHYS 1216
European History443 HIST 120, 121
Human Geography453 GEOG 217
Spanish Language and Culture487 SPAN 2118
Spanish Language and Culture587 SPAN 2128
Computer Science Principles332 CMPS 101
Art History413 ARTH 101
Music Theory475 MUS 2352
2-D Art and Design415 ART 1122
3-D Art and Design416 ART 1142
Chinese Language and Culture428 CNS 1018
Chinese Language and Culture528 CNS 101, 1028
Comparative Government and Politics458 PS 217
Drawing414 ART 1162
French Language and Culture448 FREN 2118
French Language and Culture548 FREN 2128
French Literature451 FREN 320
German Language and Culture455 GERM 2118
German Language and Culture555 GERM 2128
Government and Politics: United States457 PS 121
Italian Language and Culture462 ITAL 2118
Italian Language and Culture562 ITAL 2128
Japanese Language and Culture464 JAP 1018
Japanese Language and Culture564 JAP 101, 1028
Latin360 LAT 211, 212
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism482 PHYS 1216
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism582 PHYS 1416
Physics C: Mechanics480 PHYS 1206
Physics C: Mechanics580 PHYS 1406
Spanish Literature and Culture589 SPAN 320

Source: admissions.scranton.edu · checked September 24, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse78
Biology/Biological Sciences57
Accounting54
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other49
Exercise Science and Kinesiology46
Business Administration and Management40
Finance33
Marketing/Marketing Management29
Show the other 47 majors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching24
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies20
Neuroscience20
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies20
Psychology19
Communication18
Political Science and Government17
Computer Science16
History14
Advertising14
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism13
Human Services13
Management Science13
English Language and Literature12
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other11
Broadcast Journalism10
Physiology8
Mathematics8
Forensic Chemistry8
Health/Health Care Administration/Management8
Operations Management and Supervision8
Small Business Administration/Management8
Biochemistry7
Mechanical Engineering7
Communication Management and Strategic Communications7
Environmental Science5
Philosophy5
International Business/Trade/Commerce5
Communication Sciences and Disorders4
Physics4
Electrical and Electronics Engineering4
Secondary Education and Teaching4
Public Health Education and Promotion3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts3
Computer Engineering3
Information Technology3
Engineering/Industrial Management2
Economics2
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration1
Sociology1
International Relations and Affairs1
Chemistry, Other1
Chemistry1
Applied Mathematics1
Biostatistics1
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other1
Information Science/Studies1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Landmark Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Landmark Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

52% of men in fraternities · 22% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

574,009 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)

Nearest hub airport

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 10.2 of 20

Elevation

802 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

20°F

July high

85°F

Annual snowfall

45.1 in

Days at 90°F or higher

12 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,180 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division III, similar size