The University of Scranton
Founded in 1888, The University of Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit university with 69 bachelor's degree programs serving just under 3,500 undergraduate students. We are known for our personal attention, outstanding academic quality, and a sense of community that helps you feel right at home. Year after year, we are nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review as one of the "Best Colleges" and have also been recently recognized for “Best Undergraduate Teaching”, “Best Business Schools”, “Top Green College”, “Best Campus Food”, “Best Science Labs” and more!
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPrivateUrbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
Any student under the age of 24 who has never enrolled in college courses after high school graduation is a first-year applicant. For more information on applying, please visit scranton.edu/apply
Transfer
Any student who has enrolled in college courses after high school graduation, regardless of whether credit is earned or not, is considered a transfer student. For more information on applying, please visit scranton.edu/apply
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Additional information
All accepted applicants are automatically evaluated for merit aid based on the completed Admissions application. No separate application is required. Scholarship recipients will be notified in their acceptance letters. For more information regarding financial aid, please visit admissions.scranton.edu/financialaid
Visit us
Students tell us time and again that their campus visit is the most important factor in deciding to attend Scranton. We hope you will come to campus to experience Scranton for yourself. Visits can include any of the following: group information session, personal appointment, campus tour and/or faculty meeting. Please schedule a visit online at scranton.edu/visit, or call us at 1-888-SCRANTON (1-888-727-2686). We will help you arrange a visit that works for you.
I fell in love with the opportunities here at the University. I have so many things I am able to do, whether it be research or just building relationships with professors. Also, I really enjoy the vast activities that are offered here.