University of Scranton

800 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18510

Website: University of Scranton

University of Scranton School Description

A comprehensive, co-educational institution, The University of Scranton is, by tradition, choice and heartfelt commitment, a Catholic and Jesuit university. Founded in 1888 as Saint Thomas College by the Most Reverend William G. O’Hara, D. D., the first Bishop of Scranton, it achieved university status in 1938 and was entrusted to the care of the Society of Jesus in 1942.

Our student population is approximately 5,600, including undergraduate, adult, part-time and graduate students. The 4,083 full-time undergraduate students come from 27 states and 13 foreign countries. About 1,000 students enroll each year as freshmen. About 83% of all full-time freshmen live on campus.

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University of Scranton

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The University of Scranton is a private, co-educational Jesuit university, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in the northeast region of the state. The school was founded in 1888 by Most Rev. William O'Hara, the first Bishop of Scranton, as St. Thomas College. It was elevated to a university in 1938, taking the name the University of Scranton. The institution was operated by the Diocese, and later the Christian Brothers, from 1888 to 1942. In 1942, Bishop William Hafey invited the Society of Jesus to take charge of the university. Today, the University of Scranton is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Around 30 Jesuits are normally in residence at Scranton.

The University is composed of four colleges: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Kania School of Management, The Panuska College of Professional Studies, and The College of Graduate and Continuing Education (a recent merger of the Graduate School and The Dexter Hanley College).

Areas of Academic Study

The University grants undergraduate degrees (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science) in 57 majors. Students may also utilize many pre-professional concentrations, such as pre-medical, pre-law, and pre-dental. The University also has an Honors Program, and the SJLA (Special Jesuit Liberal Arts) Program in which select students complete courses in moral philosophy, ethics, theology, and the humanities in addition to their normal course load.

The University also grants graduate degrees (Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Health Administration, Master of Occupational Therapy, Master of Science in Education) in 24 fields, among them Accounting, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computing Sciences, Counseling and Human Services, Elementary and Special Education, Health Administration, Human Resources, History, Nursing, Software Engineering, and Theology. The University also offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. However, the University decided to phase out its masters degree program in history as of Fall 2008. All current history masters students are expected to graduate in the next six years.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
4,083
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 28,758
Students Receiving Aid:
91%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 40
Selectivity:
Selective
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University of Scranton Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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University of Scranton Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 57%
Men 43%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 82%
Other 11%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 2%
African-American 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 58%
In-State 42%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 42%
New Jersey 28%
New York 23%
Connecticut 2%
Maryland 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 48%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
Baseball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
Track (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)

University of Scranton Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 28,758    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 28,458    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 300    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,311 17%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,210 22%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 10,112 83%  
Student Loans:
$ 5,665 71%  
Any Aid:
  91%  

University of Scranton Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 66% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 94%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 510, Math: 520
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 600, Math: 620

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 40.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on University of Scranton

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Question: University Scranton??

Is anyone familiar with the school or know anyone who attends there? If so, what is your opinion of it? What about the city life surrounding the school and its practice of religion??
34 months ago

Best Answer

I went there. It is a great school. I drank alot since there wasn't much else to do, but that was the early 90's and I'm sure it has changed some. As for religion I would say the majority is Catholic. The school itself is a Jesuit school also. I had a great time while I was there.

Photos

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  • |Brennan Hall. Completed in 2000.
    |Brennan Hall. Completed in 2000. [source]
  • |Christ The Teacher. Erected in 1998, Photo by: John Gownley
    |Christ The Teacher. Erected in 1998, Photo by: John Gownley [source]
  • |The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library
    |The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library [source]
  • |McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts . Photo by: John Gownley.
    |McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts . Photo by: John Gownley. [source]
  • |Lavis Hall, Gannon Hall, McCormick Hall and the Freshman Patio set up for an event later that evening.
    |Lavis Hall, Gannon Hall, McCormick Hall and the Freshman Patio set up for an event later that evening. [source]
  • |Madison Square Apartments, including the Dexter Hanley House.
    |Madison Square Apartments, including the Dexter Hanley House. [source]
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