Penn State Worthington Scranton is in a large suburb, in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Penn State Worthington Scranton earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include business and management, computer science and engineering, family and social work, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Penn State Worthington Scranton does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 430 to 530 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 420 and 540.
Some professors at Penn State Worthington Scranton are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 1,262 students (1,081 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Penn State Worthington Scranton
120 Ridge View Dr
Dunmore, PA 18512-1602
General Phone: (570) 963-2500
Admissions Phone: (570) 963-2500
Financial Aid Phone: (570) 963-2690
http://www.sn.psu.edu/
Penn State Worthington Scranton awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 65 | business management, business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 43 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 37 | family studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | information science |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | architectural engineering tech |
| Liberal Arts | 5 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Penn State Worthington Scranton in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 113 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 66 | 6 |
In 2005, Penn State Worthington Scranton had a total enrollment of 1,262 students (1,081 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 99% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dunmore, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 653 | 517 | 79% | 256 | 50% |
| Men | 351 | 278 | 79% | 142 | 51% |
| Women | 302 | 239 | 79% | 114 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 2% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (570) 963-2500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,180 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,312 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,040 |
Financial Aid:
Penn State Worthington Scranton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332915)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (570) 963-2690
Penn State Worthington Scranton has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $67,258 | 5 | $67,010 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $67,922 | 8 | $57,966 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $55,366 | 15 | $48,759 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $63,931 | 29 | $54,437 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Penn State Worthington Scranton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
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Family And Social Work
Computer Science And Engineering
Business And Management
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