New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY
81% admitted · $22,613/yr after aid
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $32,132
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $85,590
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Scranton is a private nonprofit college in Scranton, PA with 3,554 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants, and admitted students average 1237 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $32,132 per year ($22,485 for families earning under $30,000). 82% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $85,590 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 9,530
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 8,039
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing590–660
200800
SAT Math570–658
200800
ACT Composite25–30
136
What University of Scranton looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $70,872
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $55,713
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$22,485
- $30–48k$20,783
- $48–75k$23,802
- $75–110k$30,068
- $110k+$38,921
Get a personal estimate with University of Scranton's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 82%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings
- $85,590
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,554
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 28%
- White74%
- Hispanic13%
- Black3%
- Asian3%
University of Scranton FAQ
What is University of Scranton's acceptance rate?+
University of Scranton admits 81% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Scranton?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 590–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 570–658 on SAT Math; the average total is 1237.
What ACT score do you need for University of Scranton?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–30.
Is University of Scranton test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Scranton?+
In Fall 2023, 9,530 students applied to University of Scranton and 8,039 were admitted; 1,028 enrolled.
Does University of Scranton consider legacy status?+
No. University of Scranton reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Scranton require an essay?+
University of Scranton reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Scranton cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $70,872 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $32,132.
What is University of Scranton's graduation rate?+
82% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 215929 · How we use this data
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