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#23 Best colleges in PennsylvaniaUniversity of Scranton
Scranton, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $32,568 a year
Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
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- Best colleges for finance in America#111 of 744
- Best colleges for psychology in America#243 of 1,418
- Best colleges in America#315 of 1,829
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#244 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#231 of 1,283
- Best test-optional colleges in America#274 of 1,481
- Best colleges for history in America#242 of 1,247
- Best mid-size colleges in America#130 of 667
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#242 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#244 of 1,162
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- Best colleges for computer science in America#171 of 750
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- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in America#106 of 430
In Pennsylvania
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Pennsylvania#8 of 82
- Best colleges for nursing in Pennsylvania#7 of 68
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Pennsylvania#7 of 56
- Best colleges for accounting in Pennsylvania#12 of 80
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Pennsylvania#18 of 118
- Best colleges for business in Pennsylvania#18 of 108
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- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Pennsylvania#16 of 90
- Best colleges for education in Pennsylvania#16 of 85
- Best colleges in Pennsylvania#23 of 118
- Best colleges for marketing in Pennsylvania#12 of 60
- Best test-optional colleges in Pennsylvania#23 of 113
- Best colleges for finance in Pennsylvania#12 of 58
- Best colleges for psychology in Pennsylvania#22 of 105
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in Pennsylvania#13 of 60
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Pennsylvania#22 of 98
- Best colleges for English in Pennsylvania#21 of 87
- Best colleges for engineering in Pennsylvania#14 of 57
- Best mid-size colleges in Pennsylvania#11 of 43
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.85%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,237 · ACT 27.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$14,866
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $69,552 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 3,666 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 44% · Women 56% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 20% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 55% |
| Total students | 4,825 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $32,568 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $69,552 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 80% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 74% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 76% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 79% |
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $74,652 |
| Admission rate | 81% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,028 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 24% |
| Average SAT | 1237 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590–660 |
| SAT math | 570–658 |
| ACT composite | 25–30 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Nursing | |
| Finance | |
| Computer science | |
| Accounting | |
| Marketing | |
| Business administration | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Health administration | |
| Political science | |
| English | |
| History | |
| Biology | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Philosophy | |
| Teacher education | |
| Psychology | |
| Public relations | |
| Public health | |
| Human services | |
| Journalism |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Area studies, Biochemistry, Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Broadcasting, Chemistry, Classics, Communication studies, Computer engineering, Computing and information science, Economics, Electrical engineering, Engineering (general), Engineering-Related Fields, Entrepreneurship, Ethnic and gender studies, German, Human resources, Information science, International business, International relations, Liberal arts, Management science, Mathematics, Mechanical engineering, Natural resources and conservation, Neuroscience, Other foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, Other health professions and related clinical sciences, Physics, Physiology and pathology, Public Policy Analysis, Religious studies, Romance languages, Security science, Sociology, Speech-language pathology, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Health professions | |
| Biology | |
| Communication | |
| Parks, recreation and fitness |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 2% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 2% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $17,380 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Landmark Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 11 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 8%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 69%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $65,089IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 64% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)About 6 miles away · about 15 minutes by car |
| Nearest major airport | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)About 92 miles away |
| Town population | 76,033Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | NewarkAbout 91 miles away · about 2 hours 20 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 28°F in January · 74°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Wilkes-Barre International Airport, PA, about 6 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 1.06 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.21 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.21 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is University of Scranton’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 17% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does University of Scranton cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $32,568 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton admitted 81% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do University of Scranton’s graduates do?
- 80% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $74,652; the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 215929
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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