The University of Scranton

The University of Scranton

Founded in 1888, The University of Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit university with 70 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!

Academic Programs

  • Business
  • Communication
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts
  • Research
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Technology

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Religious Affiliation
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

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

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.

Wilmarr Saint Surin, Class of 2024
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Admissions office

Visit us

Address

800 Linden St
Scranton, PA 18510, United States of America

Phone number

1-888-SCRANTON

Region

Mid-Atlantic

Mid-Atlantic