The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts, to nearly 3,600 undergraduate students.
With a rich tradition of academic excellence, our programs are taught in small classes and led by faculty who are experts in their fields. Every aspect of a Scranton education exists to help students succeed. Scholars are challenged here and supported.
Here, youll have many choices. With 69 majors and 47 minors across three colleges, faculty and staff work with students to choose a combination of majors and minors that suit them as individuals.
Our graduates are known for devotion to the welfare of other human beings and special commitment to the pursuit of social justice. Washington Monthly ranked the University 30th among master's universities nationally for its "contribution to the public good" through graduate's achievements in research, social mobility and community and national service.
Scranton develops leaders in every sense through rigorous preparation in students chosen fields, coupled with a commitment to educating the whole person, or cura personalis. We challenge students morally, spiritually and intellectually. Students extend their academic experience through participation in honors programs, internships, faculty-student research and study abroad, and the University provides excellent preparation for medical and other health professions, doctoral programs, law school, graduate school, and post-graduate fellowships and scholarships.
In addition to conducting high-level research alongside professors, our students find abundant opportunities to apply classroom learning in the real world. We encourage students to gain experience and make connections through internships. They regularly collaborate on professional projects within the community and beyond.
Scranton is consistently recognized among the top tier of universities in the nation for outstanding quality of education. According to U.S. News & World Report, Scranton is fifth among masters universities in the North. Scranton also ranked among "Best Colleges for Veterans" and was 8th in its category for "Best Undergraduate Teaching." Our Kania School of Management was ranked among "Best Graduate Schools," as were our graduate programs in rehabilitation counseling and nursing. Forbes and The Princeton Review also rank Scranton among the nation's top colleges.
According to PayScales recent salary report, Scranton is in the top 16% of universities listed by median salaries of alumni. This is one of several "best value" rankings for the University.
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Scranton, PA 18510-4699
Experience College Life
DeNaples Center - the hub and heart of our social life on campus
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library
Brennan Hall - home of the Kania School of Management
Leahy Hall - new, $47.5 million home for the health sciences
We offer nearly a half-dozen dining locations from which to choose including the Fresh Food Company in DeNaples, Einstein Bros. Bagels in Leahy Hall and Java City Cafe in the Library. The University is also home to three full-sized, multi-purpose courts, a six-lane pool, dance/aerobics room, a 14,000-square-foot fitness center, four racquetball courts, a weight room and wrestling room.
Mohegan Sun Arena - Pittsburgh Penguins Minor League Hockey, Concerts, etc.
Many coffee shops and local restaurants; art galleries; a bistro movie theater and the Marketplace at Steamtown.
PNC Field- Home to the Railriders, AAA New York Yankee-affiliate baseball
Lake Scranton ? nearby lake with a 3.5 mile walking/jogging path
Other popular area attractions include Viewmont Mall/Dickson City Crossings shopping center, Nay Aug Park, Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, Electric Trolley Museum, Everhart Museum, PA Anthracite Museum, and the Scranton Cultural Center.
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Scranton welcomes students of all races, national origins and religious beliefs. We look for high-achieving students who have shown they are prepared for a challenging college program through their high school course selection and level, grades, class rank and SAT/ACT scores. Also important are involvement in activities, athletics and service, and work experience. A campus visit is highly recommended.
We offer an Early Action Application program with a Nov. 15 deadline. Students applying early will receive notification of admission on Dec. 15. For students who choose not to apply for Early Action, we operate on a rolling admissions basis, with a preferred application deadline of March 1 and an undergraduate program confirmation deadline of May 1.
Students may apply without submitting SAT/ACT scores.
Students may apply online for free using the Common Application. Visit scranton.edu/apply for more information.
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Regular — August 1
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Academic Programs
We offer five options for honors programs.
Each year, Scranton selects approximately 50 of the most qualified first-year students to join the Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program (SJLA). An alternative approach to satisfying general education requirements, this four-year program pairs selected students with faculty in a curriculum rooted in philosophy and dedicated to serving the common good.
Our Frank P. Corcione Business Honors Program is geared toward motivated undergraduate business majors interested in pursuing academic excellence within a cohort learning model. Students complete honors business core courses that emphasize rigor, advanced content and inquiry-based projects. A senior project, focused on either research or consulting, allows them to work closely with a faculty mentor. The co-curricular component further engages students in collaborative learning and team building activities.
Open to students from all majors, our Robert L. McKeage Business Leadership Honors Program allows students to explore theories and concepts of leadership through special seminars and courses in management, ethics, strategy and analysis. This highly selective program accepts 15 sophomores each spring.
Our Magis Honors Program in STEM provides undergraduate students with an intense, interdisciplinary experience of research in STEM fields. Participants are enrolled in a special first-year seminar and a series of 1.5-credit seminar courses culminating in a senior thesis project.
The University Honors Program, open to all majors, annually accepts 40 to 50 sophomores who take seminars together and work one-on-one with professor, in tutorials and on projects.
We offer opportunities to participate in research and creative projects through the Faculty/Student Research Program, which students can join as early as their first year.
Scranton has connections to programs across the globe, helping students study abroad. Since 2015, our students have studied in 37 countries. Their studies often include internships and community service.
We offer services to help students succeed academically and personally, including an Office of Student Services and Success, Counseling Center, Center for Career Development and Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW).
Majors and Degrees Offered
Scranton offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate academic programs through three colleges and schools. Scranton's 69 undergraduate programs will match your interests and prepare you to meet the future with confidence. Scranton also offers 47 minors, 15+ combined or accelerated bachelors / masters programs, more than 30 graduate degree programs either online or on campus, including doctorates in accounting, physical therapy, nursing practice and occupational therapy.
The Gerard R. Roche Center for Career Development helps students focus on career decisions consistent with their talents and aspirations. Counselors help students discover links between personal traits and career options through individual counseling, workshops and other resources.
Students can receive training in resume and cover letter writing and interview and job search techniques. They can participate in employer on-campus recruiting visits, employment fairs and the annual Graduate School Fair.
Ninety-nine percent of the Class of 2023 were employed, continuing education or engaging in service within one year of graduating. Over the past 20 years, an average of nearly 80 percent of our applicants to doctoral health professions schools were accepted to schools of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, podiatry, and optometry.
Since 1972, 131 graduates have earned Fulbright's.
Our professors are highly regarded researchers and teachers and caring involved mentors. They attend student plays, games and concerts and lead study abroad and service trips. They serve as club and team advisors and invest in the lives of their students.
When it comes to scholarly activity, Scranton professors rival the best. Their works are published in prestigious journals. They are featured in national media and lecture at national and international conferences. Their research projects, many of which are conducted with students, are often supported by competitive grants. Faculty members hold degrees from 306 universities in 29 countries on five continents, and 85% of full-time, instructional faculty hold doctoral or other terminal degrees.
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Advertising/Public Relations/Social Media
Applied Computing
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Biology
Biophysics
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Business Communication
Chemistry
Chemistry-Business
Communication
Communication Sciences & Disorders (3 or 4-year)
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Counseling and Human Services
Criminal Justice
Cybercrime and Homeland Security
Economics (Business)
Economics (Social Science)
Education:
Early and Primary Teacher Education
Secondary Education
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science
Finance
Forensic Chemistry
Health Administration
Health Promotion
History
Human Resources Studies
Information Technology
International Business
International Language/Business
International Studies
Kinesiology
Languages & Cultures:
French & Francophone Cultural Studies
Greek Studies
Italian Studies
Latin Studies
Spanish Studies
Latin American and Latinx Studies
Management
Marketing
Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Media Production and Journalism
Military Science
Neuroscience
Nursing
Occupational Therapy (Masters with 6-year OTD option)
Philosophy
Physical Therapy (DPT)*
Physics
Physiology
Political Science
Pre-Engineering
Psychology
Public Health
Public Policy and Service
Sociology
Speech-Language Pathology (MS)*
Supply Chain Management
Theatre
Theology/Religious Studies
Undecided
Womens & Gender Studies
*Direct-Entry Programs
Direct Entry Accelerated Graduate Programs:
Accountancy (4or 5-year)
BS/MBA in Accounting
BS/MBA in Finance
BS/MBA in Marketing
BS/MBA in Supply Chain Management
BS or BA/MBA in many majors
Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity (MS)
Health Administration
Human Resources
Special Education
Combined Baccalaureate/Master's Degree Programs:
Accounting (MAcc)
Biochemistry (MS)
Chemistry (MS)
Software Engineering (MS)
Pre-Professional Programs:
Dentistry
Law
Medicine
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physician Assistant
Podiatry
Veterinary Medicine
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Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Latin American Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biophysics.
Biostatistics.
Neuroscience.
Physiology, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Operations Management and Supervision.
Small Business Administration/Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Broadcast Journalism.
Communication, General.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
Information Science/Studies.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering/Industrial Management.
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ENGINEERING.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry, Other.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Students Say
Of course, those buildings owe much to the teachers within them, and students are quick to point out that "professors try to create an environment that isn't just them talking at us. They try to engage and get us thinking," which in turn leads to "student-run discussions or even projects that allow you to work with fellow students and get to know one another." Classes, capped at around 35 students, ensure that "the professor [is] able to know your name and take an investment in each individual." Many students describe them as being "very easy to reach" and "truly [caring] about their students," and the bottom line, per one enrollee, is that "I honestly do not think I would have been as successful in attaining my aspirations if it were not for the faculty within my major's department and those from outside."
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Undergraduate tuition and fees for first-year students in the 2024-2025 academic year is $53,208, and room and board charges are $16,918.
Financial Aid
Of the first-year aid applicants who were enrolled for the fall semester, 99% were offered funding from University scholarships and need-based grants. The average freshman aid package for 2023-2024, not including private and parent loans, was $42,000.
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Scranton fields NCAA Division III varsity teams in 11 sports for men and 12 sports for women. Nearly all of our teams compete in NCAA Division IIIs Landmark Conference. More than 2,325 students are involved in recreational sports and intramurals, including leagues, tournaments and weekend special events.
More than 100 clubs and organizations exist at the University, from the Urban Beats Crew or men's and women's rugby clubs to the Speech and Debate Team and Society for Sustainability and Conservation.
Activities include:
Academic/honors organizations
Cultural/ethnic groups
Hobby/special interest groups
Media organizations
Political/social issues organizations
Service/spiritual groups
Student government/programming boards
If we don't already have a club for what captivates you, create one. It couldn't be easier to make Scranton your own!
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Location
Our 58-acre campus offers the best of both worlds — the city and the mountains. We are located in Pennsylvania's Pocono Northeast, in the heart of Scranton, a vibrant college town home to five colleges and universities. Scranton is university life the way you always pictured it. It's a dream campus—safe and self-contained but literally across the street from a charming, walkable downtown with cafes, shops and parks bordered by the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail for hiking and biking. Scranton's nickname is "The Electric City." but it's the whole region that is electric with opportunities from outdoor adventure to culture, internships and jobs.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
In recent years, we have invested more than $350 million in campus improvements, including our campus center, residence halls, science center, fitness center and center for rehabilitation education. Examples include the $14 million Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., Athletics Campus, home to the University's soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, baseball and softball teams, and 5,000 square feet of mechanical engineering labs and shop area in Hyland Hall. New projects include a nearly 90,000 square-foot, four-story center for workforce development, applied research and outreach, which is scheduled to open Fall 2025.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Were close to New York City and Philadelphia (2 hours away), as well as Washington, D.C. (4 hours away). Students have access to professional learning experiences with the world's leading companies and organizations.
Student retreats are held several times a year at our beautiful Retreat Center at Chapman Lake, 12 miles from campus.
Whether on campus, around the corner, across the country or internationally, you can expect to be challenged to become a true person for others — in the Jesuit tradition — through countless service opportunities.
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Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Wilkes University
Sustainability
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/