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University of Scranton

University
#1447 / #583
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#567
Most Desirable School
Private Jesuit university in Scranton, Pennsylvania

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About University of Scranton

According to Wikipedia, The University of Scranton is a private Jesuit university in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1888 by William O'Hara, the first Bishop of Scranton, as St. Thomas College. In 1938, the college was elevated to university status and took the name The University of Scranton. The institution was operated by the Diocese of Scranton from its founding until 1897. While the Diocese of Scranton retained ownership of the university, it was administered by the Lasallian Christian Brothers from 1888 to 1942. In 1942, the Society of Jesus took ownership and control of the university. During the 1960s, the university became an independent institution under a lay board of trustees.

University of Scranton's Online Degrees

University of Scranton Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
9,11180%79%119025

How Much Does University of Scranton Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$48,462
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$24,326
30K - 48K$23,167
48K - 75K$29,844
75K - 110K$32,898
110K+$39,833

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do University of Scranton Graduates Make?

If you graduate from University of Scranton, then you can expect to earn an average of $62,300 per year. You also have a 94% chance of being employed after 10 years.

University of Scranton's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
4,6743,838836

Where is University of Scranton?

University of Scranton is located at 800 Linden Street, Scranton PA 18510-4699

How Safe is University of Scranton?

Scranton has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is University of Scranton Known For?

University of Scranton is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Scranton's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Religious Studies
#714
World Rank
#735
Historical Rank
#266
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Philosophy
#908
World Rank
#967
Historical Rank
#359
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
History
#959
World Rank
#973
Historical Rank
#452
USA Rank
history Degrees
Physics
#1529
World Rank
#1561
Historical Rank
#454
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Literature
#1040
World Rank
#972
Historical Rank
#468
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Psychology
#930
World Rank
#943
Historical Rank
#473
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Communications
#1114
World Rank
#1142
Historical Rank
#485
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Criminal Justice
#843
World Rank
#845
Historical Rank
#544
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Political Science
#1603
World Rank
#1616
Historical Rank
#565
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Sociology
#1656
World Rank
#1664
Historical Rank
#620
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Social Work
#1312
World Rank
#1312
Historical Rank
#661
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Mathematics
#2037
World Rank
#2088
Historical Rank
#669
USA Rank
math Degrees
Business
#1778
World Rank
#1779
Historical Rank
#701
USA Rank
business Degrees
Education
#2056
World Rank
#2061
Historical Rank
#770
USA Rank
education Degrees
Chemistry
#2811
World Rank
#2827
Historical Rank
#771
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Economics
#3515
World Rank
#3522
Historical Rank
#773
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Medical
#2250
World Rank
#2254
Historical Rank
#870
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Biology
#2865
World Rank
#2896
Historical Rank
#886
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Nursing
#1856
World Rank
#1856
Historical Rank
#917
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Engineering
#4204
World Rank
#4216
Historical Rank
#1042
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Computer Science
#3669
World Rank
#3677
Historical Rank
#1086
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees

Who Are University of Scranton's Most Influential Alumni?

University of Scranton's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Criminal Justice, and Psychology. Here are some of University of Scranton's most famous alumni:

Walter Bobbie
An American theatre director and choreographer.
Timothy J. McGrew
A .
Thom Loverro
An American sportswriter.
Stephen Joseph Rossetti
Stephen Joseph Rossetti
A Priest and psychologist.
Richard Smeyne
A Researcher.
Susan Campbell Bartoletti
An American children's writer.
Michael J. Kuhar
An American neuroscientist.
Yohuru Williams
An American academic, author and activist.
Clarence C. Walton
A President of the Catholic University of America.
David H. Burton
An American historian and academic.
Jason Miller
Jason Miller
An American actor and playwright .
Jeffrey L. Curtis
A Researcher.

Who Are University of Scranton's Most Influential Faculty?

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