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The University of Scranton is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1888 by Rev. William O'Hara, the first Bishop of Scranton. The university is one of the member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The campus is spread across an area of 58 acres. It offers a wide variety of degrees and certificates through the following academic units:
The University of Scranton’s sports teams participate in the NCAA Division III. Its official mascot is the Royals, as the University of Scranton sponsors more than 15 athletic teams.
The campus of University Of Scranton is in Scranton, PA, which is a small city. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. University Of Scranton is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
University Of Scranton has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Admission at University Of Scranton is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 610.
University Of Scranton has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, University Of Scranton had 5,612 students enrolled (5,630 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. University Of Scranton offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. University Of Scranton values student athletics, and belongs to the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Scranton
800 Linden Street
Scranton, PA 18510-4629
General Phone: (570) 941-7400
http://www.scranton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 517 | educational administration, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, school counseling, secondary teaching, special ed, early childhood education, reading teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 265 | accounting, business management, finance, marketing, human resources, international business, operations management, MIS, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 135 | history, English, political science, liberal arts and sciences, international relations, foreign languages and literature, sociology, economics, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 111 | physical therapy, psychology, counseling psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Science | 100 | biology, biochemistry, biostatistics, chemistry, physics, chemistry courses, biophysics |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 85 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, adult health nursing, various nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 82 | vocational counseling, exercise science, occupational therapy |
| Media | 64 | communication studies, digital communications |
| Medicine | 38 | health professions, neuroscience |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 38 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Family and Social Work | 34 | human services, adult development and aging |
| Medical Administration | 18 | health care administration, public health education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 16 | information science, software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, computer support |
| Religion and Philosophy | 12 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Engineering | 5 | electrical engineering, engineering management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Scranton in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 869 | 60 |
| Master's degree | 616 | 34 |
| Doctor's degree | 36 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 8 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Scranton had a total enrollment of 5,612 students (5,630 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 41% |
| New Jersey | 31% |
| New York | 22% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
University Of Scranton offers campus housing for 2,354 of its 5,630 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Scranton, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,890 | 5,205 | 66% | 968 | 19% |
| Men | 3,385 | 2,186 | 65% | 411 | 19% |
| Women | 4,505 | 3,019 | 67% | 557 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 610 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,576 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,576 |
| Room and board | $ 10,990 |
| Room charge | $ 6,506 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,484 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,650 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Scranton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 338400)
University Of Scranton has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 123 | 56 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 30 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 70 | $93,159 | 17 | $87,327 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 49 | $79,426 | 32 | $76,300 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $60,107 | 35 | $55,513 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $45,130 | 6 | $45,840 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 8 | $47,509 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 153 | $80,685 | 100 | $66,219 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Baseball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Track | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Neuroscience
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Biostatistics
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Scranton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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