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University of Scranton
University of Scranton says yes to 81.2% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $74,652 median earnings.
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University of Scranton sits in Scranton proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $105,353 four years out. 24.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 3,554 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 85.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1150 and 1320 — above the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Scranton's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Scranton received 9,530 applications and admitted 8,039 (84.4%), with 1,028 enrolling.
You can apply to University of Scranton without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1150 and 1320; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 580 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 27 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Scranton compares
| University of Scranton | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 81.2% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $53,983 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $74,652 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Scranton: $74,652 median at year ten, versus $62,101 across Pennsylvania institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $53,983 regardless of where you're from. At University of Scranton, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 3,554 undergrads, University of Scranton is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
79.8% of University of Scranton students finish a bachelor's within six years — 24.9 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $53,983 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of Scranton
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $105,353 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $100,962 |
| Computer Science | $98,369 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,677 |
| Marketing | $83,756 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,611 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $79,700 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $76,932 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,038 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $69,349 |
| History | $68,443 |
| Biology, General | $64,774 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $63,483 |
| Philosophy | $63,410 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,846 |
| Psychology, General | $54,088 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $53,762 |
| Public Health | $52,699 |
| Human Services, General | $52,172 |
| Journalism | $47,302 |
Median earnings for these 20 University of Scranton programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $74,652 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 38 additional University of Scranton programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Scranton?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1150–1320 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 81.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Scranton's acceptance rate?
84.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 8,039 admitted from 9,530 applicants.
How much does University of Scranton cost?
At University of Scranton, published tuition is $53,983 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Scranton's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Scranton graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $74,652 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Seton Hill University — 79.5% admitted
- UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing — 78% admitted
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania — 71.5% admitted
- Saint Vincent College — 61.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.