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University of Scranton Teaching Programs

University of Scranton is a private not-for-profit institution located in Scranton, PA. A Smaller City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

University of Scranton Rankings

University of Scranton appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#13 of 262	State — Pennsylvania
Overall Quality	#40 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#157 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Scranton?

Contact details for University of Scranton are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	800 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18510-4699
Phone:	5709417400
Website:	www.scranton.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.scranton.edu/apply
Financial Aid:	www.scranton.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into University of Scranton?

You can apply to University of Scranton online at: admissions.scranton.edu/apply/index.shtml

University of Scranton is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Scranton

Here’s what University of Scranton requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Scranton?

University of Scranton maintains an acceptance rate of 81%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

25% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Scranton, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 590 and 660. Math scores were between 570 and 658.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1160 to 1318. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Scranton ranged between 25 and 30.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of Scranton are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,786	3,173	84%
Women	5,873	4,677	80%

Can I Afford University of Scranton?

The average net price after aid at University of Scranton is $30,528. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$53,208
In-State Fees	$569
Out-of-State Tuition	$53,208
Out-of-State Fees	$569
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$53,777
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$53,777

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 28% of students at University of Scranton receive some form of financial aid (1,026 students).

About 94% of students at University of Scranton receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $32,494 per student.

24% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,703.

Student Loan Debt

64% of University of Scranton undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,470 per year.

University of Scranton Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,388 students enrolled at University of Scranton. University of Scranton is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,589 undergraduate students at University of Scranton, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Scranton undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	122
Black or African American	114
Hispanic	466
White	2,630
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	96
Non-Resident	21

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Scranton are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	390
New York	226
New Jersey	210
Connecticut	18
Maryland	11

Additionally, approximately 0.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Scranton Graduate Student Diversity

1,159 of University of Scranton’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Scranton, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Scranton graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	62
Black or African American	49
Hispanic	86
White	674
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	26
Non-Resident	219

Online Learning at University of Scranton

University of Scranton offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

57 undergraduate students at University of Scranton took at least one online class — of those, 2 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 94 students took at least one online class and 447 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Scranton

Below are the teaching degree programs are offered by University of Scranton, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	28	8	—	36
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	7	—	8
Special Education and Teaching	—	5	—	5

Academic Programs at University of Scranton

University of Scranton offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Scranton maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.