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The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts, to nearly 3,600 undergraduate students.
With a rich tradition of academic excellence, our programs are taught in small classes and led by faculty who are experts in their fields. Every aspect of a Scranton education exists to help students succeed. Scholars are challenged here and supported.
Here, youll have many choices. With 69 majors and 47 minors across three colleges, faculty and staff work with students to choose a combination of majors and minors that suit them as individuals.
Our graduates are known for devotion to the welfare of other human beings and special commitment to the pursuit of social justice. Washington Monthly ranked the University 30th among master's universities nationally for its "contribution to the public good" through graduate's achievements in research, social mobility and community and national service.
Scranton develops leaders in every sense through rigorous preparation in students chosen fields, coupled with a commitment to educating the whole person, or cura personalis. We challenge students morally, spiritually and intellectually. Students extend their academic experience through participation in honors programs, internships, faculty-student research and study abroad, and the University provides excellent preparation for medical and other health professions, doctoral programs, law school, graduate school, and post-graduate fellowships and scholarships.
In addition to conducting high-level research alongside professors, our students find abundant opportunities to apply classroom learning in the real world. We encourage students to gain experience and make connections through internships. They regularly collaborate on professional projects within the community and beyond.
Scranton is consistently recognized among the top tier of universities in the nation for outstanding quality of education. According to U.S. News & World Report, Scranton is fifth among masters universities in the North. Scranton also ranked among "Best Colleges for Veterans" and was 8th in its category for "Best Undergraduate Teaching." Our Kania School of Management was ranked among "Best Graduate Schools," as were our graduate programs in rehabilitation counseling and nursing. Forbes and The Princeton Review also rank Scranton among the nation's top colleges.
According to PayScales recent salary report, Scranton is in the top 16% of universities listed by median salaries of alumni. This is one of several "best value" rankings for the University.
Loyola Science Center, state-of-the-art facility for the natural sciences
DeNaples Center - the hub and heart of our social life on campus
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library
Brennan Hall - home of the Kania School of Management
Leahy Hall - new, $47.5 million home for the health sciences
We offer nearly a half-dozen dining locations from which to choose including the Fresh Food Company in DeNaples, Einstein Bros. Bagels in Leahy Hall and Java City Cafe in the Library. The University is also home to three full-sized, multi-purpose courts, a six-lane pool, dance/aerobics room, a 14,000-square-foot fitness center, four racquetball courts, a weight room and wrestling room.
Montage Mountain offers skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing in winter; a water park and concerts in the warmer months; shopping; and a movie theater.
Mohegan Sun Arena - Pittsburgh Penguins Minor League Hockey, Concerts, etc.
Many coffee shops and local restaurants; art galleries; a bistro movie theater and the Marketplace at Steamtown.
PNC Field- Home to the Railriders, AAA New York Yankee-affiliate baseball
Lake Scranton ? nearby lake with a 3.5 mile walking/jogging path
Other popular area attractions include Viewmont Mall/Dickson City Crossings shopping center, Nay Aug Park, Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, Electric Trolley Museum, Everhart Museum, PA Anthracite Museum, and the Scranton Cultural Center.
The University of Scranton is easily reached by car and air. Located off Interstate 81 in Northeastern Pennsylvania, driving time from New York City, Philadelphia and Syracuse is just two hours, with Trenton and Hartford less than three hours away. For those traveling by air to the metropolitan Scranton area, we are serviced by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Allegiant, Delta, United Express and American Eagle flights are available. The airport is off of Exit 178 off Interstate 81, about 10 miles south of Scranton. To get around the Scranton area, The University of Scranton has contracted with the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) to give students, faculty and staff access to all 31 COLTS routes. Through the COLTS Campus Connections service, members of the University community are able to ride all COLTS buses for free with their Royal Cards. The extensive COLTS network gives our campus community access to shopping, dining, entertainment, attractions and other area colleges. It also provides transportation options for internships, community service and employment.
Driving Instructions to CampusGPS Address: 820 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510. From the North: I-81 South to Exit 185*. From the West: I-80 East to I-81 North to Exit 185*. From New York and Northern New Jersey: I-80 West to I-380 North to I-81 South to Exit 185*. From Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey: Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-476) to Exit 115, then I-81 North to Exit 185*. From Connecticut and New England: I-84 West to I-81 South to Exit 185*. From Baltimore and Washington: I-83 North to I-81 North to Exit 185*. *From I-81 Exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway): Follow signs to campus (on right). Before the first traffic signal, turn sharply right onto Madison Ave. Proceed 2 blocks and turn right at the light onto Mulberry St. After 1 block, turn right into the main entrance (level 2) of the Parking Pavilion, and park in Visitor Parking. Campus maps and visitor parking permits are available in the University Police Office on Level 2 of the Pavilion.
Local AccommodationsFor more information or hotel accommodations, please contact the Northeast Territory Visitors Bureau at 1-800-22-WELCOME or www.visitnepa.org.
Scranton welcomes students of all races, national origins and religious beliefs. We look for high-achieving students who have shown they are prepared for a challenging college program through their high school course selection and level, grades, class rank and SAT/ACT scores. Also important are involvement in activities, athletics and service, and work experience. A campus visit is highly recommended.
We offer an Early Action Application program with a Nov. 15 deadline. Students applying early will receive notification of admission on Dec. 15. For students who choose not to apply for Early Action, we operate on a rolling admissions basis, with a preferred application deadline of March 1 and an undergraduate program confirmation deadline of May 1.
Students may apply without submitting SAT/ACT scores.
Students may apply online for free using the Common Application. Visit scranton.edu/apply for more information.
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We offer five options for honors programs.
Each year, Scranton selects approximately 50 of the most qualified first-year students to join the Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program (SJLA). An alternative approach to satisfying general education requirements, this four-year program pairs selected students with faculty in a curriculum rooted in philosophy and dedicated to serving the common good.
Our Frank P. Corcione Business Honors Program is geared toward motivated undergraduate business majors interested in pursuing academic excellence within a cohort learning model. Students complete honors business core courses that emphasize rigor, advanced content and inquiry-based projects. A senior project, focused on either research or consulting, allows them to work closely with a faculty mentor. The co-curricular component further engages students in collaborative learning and team building activities.
Open to students from all majors, our Robert L. McKeage Business Leadership Honors Program allows students to explore theories and concepts of leadership through special seminars and courses in management, ethics, strategy and analysis. This highly selective program accepts 15 sophomores each spring.
Our Magis Honors Program in STEM provides undergraduate students with an intense, interdisciplinary experience of research in STEM fields. Participants are enrolled in a special first-year seminar and a series of 1.5-credit seminar courses culminating in a senior thesis project.
The University Honors Program, open to all majors, annually accepts 40 to 50 sophomores who take seminars together and work one-on-one with professor, in tutorials and on projects.
We offer opportunities to participate in research and creative projects through the Faculty/Student Research Program, which students can join as early as their first year.
Scranton has connections to programs across the globe, helping students study abroad. Since 2015, our students have studied in 37 countries. Their studies often include internships and community service.
We offer services to help students succeed academically and personally, including an Office of Student Services and Success, Counseling Center, Center for Career Development and Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW).
Scranton offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate academic programs through three colleges and schools. Scranton's 69 undergraduate programs will match your interests and prepare you to meet the future with confidence. Scranton also offers 47 minors, 15+ combined or accelerated bachelors / masters programs, more than 30 graduate degree programs either online or on campus, including doctorates in accounting, physical therapy, nursing practice and occupational therapy.
The Gerard R. Roche Center for Career Development helps students focus on career decisions consistent with their talents and aspirations. Counselors help students discover links between personal traits and career options through individual counseling, workshops and other resources.
Students can receive training in resume and cover letter writing and interview and job search techniques. They can participate in employer on-campus recruiting visits, employment fairs and the annual Graduate School Fair.
Ninety-nine percent of the Class of 2023 were employed, continuing education or engaging in service within one year of graduating. Over the past 20 years, an average of nearly 80 percent of our applicants to doctoral health professions schools were accepted to schools of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, podiatry, and optometry.
Since 1972, 131 graduates have earned Fulbright's.
Our professors are highly regarded researchers and teachers and caring involved mentors. They attend student plays, games and concerts and lead study abroad and service trips. They serve as club and team advisors and invest in the lives of their students.
When it comes to scholarly activity, Scranton professors rival the best. Their works are published in prestigious journals. They are featured in national media and lecture at national and international conferences. Their research projects, many of which are conducted with students, are often supported by competitive grants. Faculty members hold degrees from 306 universities in 29 countries on five continents, and 85% of full-time, instructional faculty hold doctoral or other terminal degrees.
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Advertising/Public Relations/Social Media
Applied Computing
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Biology
Biophysics
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Business Communication
Chemistry
Chemistry-Business
Communication
Communication Sciences & Disorders (3 or 4-year)
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Counseling and Human Services
Criminal Justice
Cybercrime and Homeland Security
Economics (Business)
Economics (Social Science)
Early and Primary Teacher Education
Secondary Education
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science
Finance
Forensic Chemistry
Health Administration
Health Promotion
History
Human Resources Studies
Information Technology
International Business
International Language/Business
International Studies
Kinesiology
Languages & Cultures:
French & Francophone Cultural Studies
Greek Studies
Italian Studies
Latin Studies
Spanish Studies
Latin American and Latinx Studies
Management
Marketing
Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Media Production and Journalism
Military Science
Neuroscience
Nursing
Occupational Therapy (Masters with 6-year OTD option)
Philosophy
Physical Therapy (DPT)*
Physics
Physiology
Political Science
Pre-Engineering
Psychology
Public Health
Public Policy and Service
Sociology
Speech-Language Pathology (MS)*
Supply Chain Management
Theatre
Theology/Religious Studies
Undecided
Womens & Gender Studies
Direct Entry Accelerated Graduate Programs:
Accountancy (4or 5-year)
BS/MBA in Accounting
BS/MBA in Finance
BS/MBA in Marketing
BS/MBA in Supply Chain Management
BS or BA/MBA in many majors
Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity (MS)
Health Administration
Human Resources
Special Education
Combined Baccalaureate/Master's Degree Programs:
Accounting (MAcc)
Biochemistry (MS)
Chemistry (MS)
Software Engineering (MS)
Pre-Professional Programs:
Dentistry
Law
Medicine
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physician Assistant
Podiatry
Veterinary Medicine
