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University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$62,921

Acceptance Rate

84%

Graduation Rate

80%

Annual Tuition

$52,309

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Scranton earn a median of $74,652 ten years after entry — 38% above the national median. Acceptance rate 84.4%, average SAT score 1237, in-state tuition $52,309.

At a Glance

Total Students

3,589

Retention Rate

87%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

65%

Median Debt

$27,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,237

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

590–660

SAT Math (middle 50%)

570–658

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

25–30

Institution Overview

The University of Scranton is a private, non-profit institution with 3,589 students. The university has an 84.4% acceptance rate and an 87.3% retention rate. Over 80% of students graduate. The in-state tuition is $52,309, and 64.9% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of the University of Scranton report earnings of $54,132 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $62,921, and ten years after graduation, earnings are $74,652. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$54k

1 YEAR

$63k

5 YEARS

$75k

10 YEARS

Top 12% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Scranton alumni earn a median salary of $54,132. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $62,921, and after ten years, the median salary is $74,652. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.

The University of Scranton has an 84.4% acceptance rate and an 80.4% graduation rate. The retention rate is 87.3%. The in-state tuition is $52,309, and 64.9% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 178 / yr
Median Salary $71,708

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 164 / yr
Median Salary $105,104

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 114 / yr
Median Salary $137,996

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 110 / yr
Median Salary $71,766

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 80 / yr
Median Salary $76,794

Biology, General

Graduates 61 / yr
Median Salary $31,251

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 60 / yr
Median Salary $77,958

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 58 / yr
Median Salary $72,573

Marketing

Graduates 57 / yr
Median Salary $44,480

Human Resources Management and Services

Graduates 54 / yr
Median Salary $67,498

Philosophy

Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $32,513

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Graduates 36 / yr
Median Salary $25,057

Psychology, General

Graduates 34 / yr
Median Salary $33,290

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 27 / yr
Median Salary $41,182

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Graduates 24 / yr
Median Salary $35,568

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 24 / yr
Median Salary $32,300

History

Graduates 22 / yr
Median Salary $26,442

Curriculum and Instruction

Graduates 13 / yr
Median Salary $55,192

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 12 / yr
Median Salary $42,756

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 9 / yr
Median Salary $22,159

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Campus Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Scranton, PA 18510-4699

University of Scranton is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Scranton has an acceptance rate of 84.4%.