At a glance
Average net price
$32,568
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
79.8%
Admission rate
81%
Undergrad size
3,554
In-state tuition
$53,983
Out-of-state tuition
$53,983
Cost of attendance
$69,552
Median earnings (10y)
$74,652
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,237
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 85.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (25%), stem (22%), health (18%).
- STEM22%
- Health18%
- Business25%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences10%
- Trades & services10%
- Business24.7%~877 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions18.4%~652 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Biological sciences13.4%~478 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication6.3%~225 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~211 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~151 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.8%~133 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.6%~129 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.7%~96 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.6%~92 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology2.5%~87 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering1.8%~64 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.8%~64 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.6%~55 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.2%~41 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.3%~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 180 | $92,218 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 154 | $75,695 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 136 | $66,016 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 133 | $57,383 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 131 | $68,417 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 128 | $20,345 | $27,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 118 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 118 | $50,583 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 117 | $24,495 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 110 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 106 | $55,398 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 92 | $48,435 | $25,375 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 74 | $23,881 | $26,131 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 74 | — | $27,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 68 | $54,770 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 64 | $21,751 | $27,000 |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 64 | $18,830 | $27,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 59 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 58 | $43,691 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 57 | — | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 54 | — | $26,000 |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 52 | $21,307 | $26,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 49 | $32,912 | $25,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 47 | $35,426 | $26,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 47 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 38 | $40,614 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master's | 38 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | $27,000 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 34 | $40,061 | — |
| International Business. | Master's | 34 | $65,230 | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | $25,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 21 | $90,141 | — |
| Marketing. | Master's | 21 | $68,794 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Scranton
University of Scranton is a mid-sized institution located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,554 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Scranton — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $32,568 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $53,983 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $69,552 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 79.8%, a strong completion outcome. 85.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $74,652 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Scranton confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (25% of credentials), stem (22% of credentials), health (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Scranton accepts 81% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,237. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Scranton, Pennsylvania (city), University of Scranton draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Scranton
Q.How much does University of Scranton cost?
The average net price at University of Scranton is $32,568 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $69,552.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Scranton?
University of Scranton has a 6-year graduation rate of 79.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Scranton?
University of Scranton admits 81% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Scranton graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Scranton graduate earns $74,652 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Scranton?
Published tuition is $53,983 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Scranton located?
University of Scranton is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania (ZIP 18510).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Scranton at their official website.