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| Location | Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Online | scranton.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, University of Scranton is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 9,545 prospective students applied, and 7,285 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,009 enrolled in the school. 4,119 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,167 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $45,390 plus fees of $400. University of Scranton is ranked 219 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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University of Scranton is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Scranton within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#219 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#163 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#16 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#484 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#33 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1120/1310 |
| ACT | 24/29 |
| GPA | 3.37 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $400 |
| Room and Board | $15,310 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,872 |
| Total One Year Cost | $64,272 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Education | 13% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215929 IPEDS survey data for University of Scranton.
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