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University of Scranton

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    Report Card

    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B+
    2. Value
      grade B+
    3. Diversity
      grade B
    4. Campus
      grade A minus
    5. Athletics
      grade C+
    6. Party Scene
      grade B+
    7. Professors
      grade B+
    8. Location
      grade B minus
    9. Dorms
      grade A minus
    10. Campus Food
      grade A+
    11. Student Life
      grade A minus
    12. Safety
      grade B minus

    About

    800 LINDEN STREET
    SCRANTON, PA 18510
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Landmark Conference

    From University of Scranton

    The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts, to over 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 you succeed. You will be challenged here, and supported.

    With 70 majors and 48 minors across three colleges, faculty and staff work with you to choose a combination of majors and minors that suit you as an individual.

    You can extend your academic experience through participation in honors programs, internships, faculty-student research and study abroad. The University also provides excellent preparation for medical and other health professions doctoral programs, law school, graduate school, and post-graduate fellowships and scholarships.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    80%
    SAT Range
    1100-1280
    ACT Range
    23-28
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $36,093 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $26,575 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Public Policy & Service

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    The interdisciplinary public policy and service major combines coursework from public policy, public administration, and nonprofit studies. Our new Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service (CEEPS) at The University of Scranton provides opportunities for students to grow alongside and network with professionals already working in the field.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      90%
    • On Campus
      5%
    • Online
      5%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,499 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    159
    Undergrads Over 25
    2%
    Pell Grant
    20%
    Varsity Athletes
    13%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    87%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $57,500 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    82%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%

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