University of Scranton
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510-4699
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
University of Scranton is a private institution in Scranton with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1237, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3.6K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
81% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $74,652 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,528.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Main article: History of the University of ScrantonIn 1888 the first bishop of Scranton, William O'Hara, began construction of St.
- •In September 1892 the college admitted its first students, 62 young men.
- •Staffing passed from diocesan priests and seminarians, to Xaverian Brothers, and after 1897 to Lasallian Christian Brothers.
- •In 1897 the school was broken into three divisions: the college department, a two-year commercial program, and St.
- •Thomas High School which remained open until 1939.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1237
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$25,500
Programs (109)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
87%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
26
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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