A Catholic & Jesuit University Founded in 1888
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“If you come here, you are going to be able to ask questions about yourself in the world that you don’t often have the chance to explore.”
MICHELLE MALDONADO, PH.D. PROVOST/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
“Scranton is a fun city with a lot to do but with a homey, small-town feel that’s not overwhelming.”
MICHAEL MANCINI ’27 NURSING MAJOR
“As soon as I visited, I was in love with this place. It just checked all the boxes.”
AMELIA SEMPLE ‘25
ENGLISH HONORS MAJOR, COMMUNICATIONS MINOR
Uncommonly CHILL
DRIVEN
Uncommonly
DRIVEN
“My friends and I are very driven in terms of our majors and interests. We’re all engaged and dedicated and connected in different ways across campus.”
CONOR
KELLOUGH ‘24 PHYSICS MAJOR, PHILOSOPHY AND MATHEMATICS MINORS
Uncommonly
FOCUSED
FOCUSED
Uncommonly CURIOUS
“I knew right away that I wanted to be in the Business Honors and Business Leadership programs, and I’ve been able to do both. There are a lot of opportunities to grow and do what you want here.”
BUHLER ’24 FINANCE MAJOR
MADALYNE
Uncommonly
US.
While we come from different backgrounds and each see the world differently, we share a belief that every one of us has the power and the potential to create a healthier, greener, fairer, kinder world. We learn how to forge our own path and find our own, distinct way.
BEST IS OUR NORM
Best Overall
For 22 years straight, Scranton has made The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges list. For 15 years running, Forbes has named Scranton one of America’s Top Colleges. The Wall Street Journal ranks Scranton among its 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. and recognizes the University for its impact on graduation rates and graduates’ salaries.
Best Undergraduate Programs
+ Best Busines s Programs
+ Best Computer Science Programs
+ Best Engineering Programs
WHERE A DOCTORATE IS NOT OFFERED
+ Best Nursing Programs
+ Best Programs in Accounting
+ Best Programs in Finance
+ Best Teaching Programs
— U.S. NEWS
Top 25 Colleges That Students Love
— THE PRINCETON REVIEW
Best Graduate Programs
+ Best Accounting Programs
+ Best Busines s Analytics Programs
+ Best Finance Programs
+ Best Health Administration Programs
+ Best MBA Specialty Programs
+ Best Nurse Anesthesia Programs
+ Best Nursing Schools: Master’s and Doctor of Nursing Practice
+ Best Occupational Therapy Programs
+ Best Physical Therapy Programs
— U.S. NEWS
Top 5
Best Regional University in the North for the past three years, and Top 10 in the North for 30+ years.
— U.S. NEWS
Top 16%
In alumni median salaries
— PAYSCALE
OF
Ranked among America’s best colleges for more than 30 years, with so many Best, Most and Top ranked programs and advantages, it’s truly hard to keep track. But the moment you step on campus, you can feel why “best of ” is our norm. And when you come here, you experience those bests for yourself.
Best Catholic College
Scranton is listed among the best Catholic colleges in America.
— COLLEGE CHOICE
— COLLEGE FACTUAL
— NICHE.COM
Top ROI
The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce ranked Scranton among the top 7% of colleges in the country for return on investment (ROI)
Best Campus Food & Dorms
Top Producer of Fulbright Awards
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Best Value
Regional University in the North, based on academic program quality and cost for 10 years in a row — U.S.
Best Business School
Our Kania School of Management ranking for 18 years running THE PRINCETON REVIEW
Best Undergraduate Teaching
Academic Pathfinding Made Easy
With 69 majors and 47 minors, plus the niche programs, research opportunities, internships and service learning you’d expect from a much bigger university, we make it easy to find the path you want and take it.
Magis
A Scranton education reflects the Jesuit concept of the magis—a restless pursuit of excellence grounded in gratitude.
Unique Access to Internships
Thanks to our close proximity to New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., and our global network of over 51,000 alumni.
Undecided? No Problem
Take required courses to graduate while you explore your options in one of our three undergraduate colleges.
Kaleigh Timmons
Senior, Bergenfield, NJ
Major: Accounting
Minors:
Business Leadership Forensic Accounting Philosophy
Research:
On the impact of a Jesuit education in developing an ethical business professional
Internship: PricewaterhouseCoopers that led to a job offer
Activities: Accounting Club, Art Club, Intramural Volleyball and Soccer, Performance Music, Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society, Omega Beta Sigma Honor Society
Post-Graduation Plans: Earning Master of Accounting while working at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Manhattan
I love that I’m not restricted to one focus area. I’m able to dip my toe into any part of campus I want—majoring in two different colleges, sports, music, a campus job—it’s led to so much growth.
Nicholas Tomassoni, Senior, Archbald, PA
SOAR
Student Opportunities in Academic Research
Major: Neuroscience
Minor: Biochemistry
Research: Faculty-Student Research Mentor Program, Presidential Summer Research Fellowship; Honors Program Research: Working with Dr. Marc Seid, Associate Professor of Biology, to understand the neurological effects of human hormones on invertebrates
Activities:
Vice President for the Biomedical Ethics Society; Founder and VP, Scranton Entomology Club; Health Professions Organization; Resident Assistant
Post-Graduation Plans: Already accepted to Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
M.D. Program
Doing research here is as easy as a conversation with your professor after class. All you have to do is say you’re interested, and they will guide you from there.
Work with professors on research projects and potentially publish in academic journals. Scranton funds student travel and showcases scholarly and creative work in all academic areas.
THR1VE
Scranton’s THR1VE program supports first-generation college students with one-to-one mentoring, group programs, events and resources.
Pre-
Professional
Advising
Our pre-professional programs prepare students for top professional schools with advising and counseling for engineering, health, law and medical fields.
Global Classroom
Scranton students have studied, interned and participated in service projects in over 50 countries. Want to travel the world? We’ll help you plan.
WHAT PATH WILL YOU TAKE?
START WITH A FIRST- YEAR SEMINAR INVITING YOU TO THINK DEEPLY
A university education is both an important investment and a chance to choose your own adventure. At Scranton, you’ll find valuable choices and the guidance you need so you can find the opportunities that mean the most to you. We make sure every step of the way is worth it so you can create the life you want while you’re here and long after.
CHOOSE FROM 69 MAJORS
OR CHOOSE TWO
INTERN–SHIP
With nearly 50 topics to choose from and just 18 students per seminar, you’ll bond with classmates and your faculty advisor as you dig deep and explore topics you care about. Intern around the world, too. BIOLOGY/PRE-MED? CYBERCRIME?
HONE YOUR EDGE WITH ONE OR MORE OF 47 MINORS
Find your niche in an Honors Program
WHY STOP AT JUST ONE INTERNSHIP WHEN WE OPEN DOORS TO SO MANY?
INTERN–SHIP
EARN A
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
a National
FULBRIGHTNATIONAL SCIENCE
FELLOWSHIP
COMBINED + ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAMS FAST-TRACK YOUR FUTURE WITH
STUDY ABROAD IN ALMOST ANY ACADEMIC PROGRAM Apply for
GET WHERE YOU WANT TO GO
Knowledgeable and experienced, confident and determined, Scranton graduates are highly sought after by the nation’s leading companies and organizations, as well as outstanding graduate and professional schools.
GLOBAL STUDY
Paul A. Datti, Ph.D., CRC, HS-BCP Professor and Director, Counseling and Human Services Program
With each aspect of my teaching, I consider and respect each student and tailor the classes to them. What is important for them to learn? How can I help them learn, considering that many have different learning styles? How do I ensure that my classroom is as inclusive as possible? And might I make it a little bit fun for them?”
“I have the pleasure of writing many recommendation letters and hearing wonderful news about my students getting into their grad school of choice or landing meaningful jobs. And because we get to know our students, I hear from them throughout their lives. The Jesuits were onto something with their idea of ‘caring for the whole person.’”
Renée Hakim, PT, Ph.D., NCS emeritus Chairperson, Program Director Department of Physical Therapy
I believe that faculty are important role models as we advise and mentor our students. This includes ‘care for the whole person’ with support for not only academic performance, but also other areas of wellness.”
A Scranton education leads to standout graduates because each student’s unique aspirations, intelligence and humanity are sparked and tended in the best of ways. No doubt what contributes to our recognition for excellence is the care we take with every student. It’s a wholeperson approach to teaching and advising that means you are really seen, known, understood and valued for the person you are.
Cura
Personalis
A hallmark of our Jesuit education is our core value of cura personalis— respect for the uniqueness of each individual.
The Greenhouse Project
(PICTURED)
Through education, wholesome food and healthy active living, the goal is to educate children and adults about horticulture, health, preventing disease through diet, and locally grown food.
F.I.R.S.T.
(FIRST-YEARS INVOLVED IN REFLECTIVE SERVICE TOGETHER)
First-year students participate in five days of service in the Scranton community immediately preceding Fall Welcome.
Take Back the Night
Annual global rally against interpersonal violence and sexual assault with The Clothesline Project displaying shirts created over a number of years expressing such experiences.
Make It Happen
You’ll belong to a community that’s working to create a healthier, greener, fairer and kinder world— not someday, but now.
We welcome, energize and inspire people of all faiths and none to go forth and act as if the world’s wellbeing depends on each of us. It’s a commitment that comes directly from our Jesuit values.
So, whatever your “it” is—Scranton is a place that will build your own unique power to engage the world and help change it for the better. Listed above is a small sampling of the hundreds of service efforts students are involved in.
Lackawanna River Conservation
Field opportunities include river, trail and conservancy preserve stewardship, native plant rescue and more.
Friends of the Poor
Help with food pantries, furniture giveaways, sorting and distributing clothing, children’s programming and senior living.
Domestic & International Service Trips
From Arizona and California to Belize and Ecuador, service projects focus on food, shelter, medical care, disaster relief, tutoring and mentoring children, refugee assistance and working with persons with disabilities.
To get a good sense of daily life at Scranton, three students share their classes, clubs and conversations in a single day and the stops they make along the way.
Senior Jefferson, MD
Majors/Minors: Computer Engineering and Philosophy/Math and Computer Science
Junior Long Island, NY
Major: Psychology
Senior West Caldwell, NJ
Major: Occupational Therapy Doctorate Track
Concentration: Lifespan Development (Psychology)
Gym workout— leg day!
Chick-fil-A for lunch with my roommate
Rehearsal for the play Children of Eden, where I’m playing the lead role
Senior-level OT class: “Supervision and Management”
OT Class: “Adulthood and Aging”
Dinner and a movie in
friends
Sit down and chat with a professor—“I’m bound to run into one (or two!)”
McDADE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
Sushi for lunch with my research partners
PILARZ HALL
ROMERO PLAZA
LEAHY CENTER
CHEN GARDEN, MULBERRY STREET
Downtown Scranton with
NORTHERN LIGHTS COFFEE HOUSE
DeNAPLES CENTER
Grab coffee with my roommate
“We love to drive into Dickson City to get dinner.”
Pizza night event for RAs
Saturday group trip to hike and kayak
Pickleball practice. Playoffs are coming. “We actually won two semesters ago. So much fun.”
Work/study job in Accounting Office
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Admissions Office “greeter” shift
Research Methods of Statistical Analysis
Intro to Early Childhood Special Education
Photography Club meeting
Work on robotics design senior project
DIONNE GREEN
CAMPUS MINISTRIES
DICKSON CITY
BACKYARD
HOUSE
SAINT THOMAS HALL
BYRON REC COMPLEX LOYOLA
R OYALS The Friendly
Asked to sum up the Scranton community in one word, these Royals said:
No Crowns Needed Because everyone is equally valued, and each person’s success grows because of that. What’s king at Scranton are relationships—from the friends you really will have forever to the professors who attend your games, plays and concerts, to the dining staff who make your favorite foods, to the alumni helping you with internships and jobs.
EXCELLENT HARD-WORKING SMART
especially those who are new to college and to the area.” —KARRIGAN WILSON ‘25 “I want all our graduates to leave here
to take on the world. Empathetic, so they
will be genuinely committed to helping others, not only in changing individual
EMPATHETIC ENGAGED KIND FRIENDLY
RESILIENT and EMPATHETIC Resilient, so
HIGH-ACHIEVING “Scranton is all about opening doors for people, that they can be strong and confident in themselves lives for the
and ready better, but in changing systems and societies for the better.” —PRESIDENT MARINA
PLAY THE ROYAL WAY
We Compete the Royal Way with gratitude and greatness, mutual respect and total care. That’s just part of what instills Royal pride in each other and in ourselves. Ours is a winning tradition both on and off the field.
There’s a reason Scranton is ranked as one of the “Top 25 Colleges Students Love.”* With an eclectic mix of historic architecture and more than $350 million in new campus facilities, Scranton is university life the way you always pictured it. It’s a dream campus—safe and self-contained but literally across the street from a charming, walkable downtown with cafés, shops and parks bordered by the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail for hiking and biking. Scranton’s nickname is “The Electric City,” but it’s the whole region that is electric with opportunities, from outdoor adventure to culture, internships and jobs and all that New York City and Philadelphia—just two hours away—have to offer.
* THE PRINCETON REVIEW
Surrounded by Creativity
Students from all academic areas create and enjoy visual and performing arts here, including Performance Music, The Aquinas (newspaper), Esprit (literary magazine), University Players, Liva Arts Company, A Cappella and dance.
#25 Best Food
We’ve said it before, but it bears repeating because good food can’t help but make you feel more at home. The Princeton Review places Scranton among the best of the best.
BELONGING
Scranton has such high retention and graduation rates because this is a campus where students want to be. Named among the friendliest and healthiest universities, with dining and residence halls ranked among the best in the nation, no matter where you’re from, there’s a feeling of belonging and comfort here.
Comfort, Connection & Be Well
Our Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW) promotes a healthier campus community by offering physical wellness programs like yoga and fitness classes, and emotional wellness initiatives focusing on stress, work-life balance and self-care.
Multicultural Center
Explore and celebrate the diverse identities and perspectives of students‘ cultural backgrounds.
Springfest Is an annual festival that features live music, battle of the bands, games, food and fundraisers.
Welcome to Chapman Lake
Student retreats are held several times a year at our beautiful Retreat Center 12 miles from campus.
300
Students participate in instrumental and choral performing ensemble opportunities each year.
Housing Guaranteed
Ranging from traditional residences for first-year students, to suite-style housing for sophomores, to apartments for juniors and seniors, housing is guaranteed for four consecutive years. PLUS—light housekeeping is included for the first two years.
168,000
Service Hours
Volunteered by Scranton students locally, nationally and globally each year.
No Opportunity Too Big for a Scranton
GRAD
Here’s what our graduates find: Wherever they go in their professional lives, in graduate school, in their communities, no opportunity feels too big to go after. No challenge is too overwhelming because from the start they learn to work, lead and serve well with others. They know they’ve gained the ethical foundation, knowledge, hands-on experience and skills to hold their own.
Paul Lameo ’94
BS in Accounting
Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
My Scranton education enabled me to develop personally and professionally in ways that were unimaginable. It continues to fuel an intellectual curiosity and a desire to make a positive impact in all aspects of my life.”
% of our most recent graduating classes were employed, in graduate or professional school, or engaged in service within one year of graduating.
Scranton taught me the power of hard work and loyalty and helped mold me into the clinician and business owner I am today. But more importantly, it gave me lifelong mentors and friends. Scranton is a family. As soon as someone says they went to Scranton, there is an unspoken loyalty and drive to help each other. I am overwhelmingly thankful to be an alum. It truly is a life-changing place.”
Lexi McGivern ’17, G’20
BS in Undergraduate Exercise Science, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist and Owner, Neuro Home Wellness
80%
ACCEPTANCE RATE TO MEDICAL AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOOLS
Scranton provided so many opportunities for me to grow not only as an educator but also as an individual. In my senior year, I was awarded the first Noyce Scholarship, which helps aspiring STEM educators grow their skills with a special emphasis on teaching in high-need districts.”
Lauren Cawley ’23
BS in Secondary Education and Mathematics, minor in Counseling and Human Services
Math and Business Teacher, Honesdale High School
Neil Shitut ‘17, G’18
BS + MBA in Finance
Senior Wealth Strategy Associate, UBS Private Wealth Management
The University of Scranton develops young talent in a confident yet humble way that leads them to excel professionally. That’s a definite asset in the workplace.”
91 of graduating seniors applying to law school gained acceptance to one or more schools. Students are accepted into some of the nation’s most prestigious schools, such as Boston College, Fordham, Notre Dame, the University of Pennsylvania and William & Mary.
%
When analyzed among 4,500 U.S. colleges, the Scranton ROI (return on investment) ranks among the top 7% in the nation and among the top 16% of alumni median salaries. 7 %
2.5 MILLION
Royals are part of a global community of alumni from Jesuit universities like Georgetown, Boston College and Fordham.
I plan to further develop my career as a nurse practitioner for autistic and neurodivergent children and teens. I’d like to create community outreach opportunities in the Northeastern Pennsylvania area to foster acceptance for autism and other special healthcare needs.”
Melissa Fedor ’14
BS in Neuroscience
MEET SOME OF THE 2.5 MILLION ALUMNI IN OUR NETWORK
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
5
1 of 27 Best Regional University in the North for the past three years, and Top 10 in the North for 30+ years. — U.S. NEWS. Jesuit Colleges in the Nation
20 Average Class Size
Undergraduate Students
12:1 StudentFaculty ratio
100 Clubs
47 Majors Minors
69 99% of the class of 2023 were employed, continuing their education or engaged in service within one year of graduating
18 88
99%
3,600 of First-Year Students Receive Scholarships and/or Grants
22 NO. in the nation for Impact on Earnings
15+ 87% Combined and Accelerated Undergraduate and Master’s Degree Programs First-year Retention Rate
One of the Country’s
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You’re Not a Number
We don’t make our decisions based on numbers alone. We consider coursework, letters of recommendation, leadership, community service and extracurricular activities. Just like a Scranton education, we focus on the whole person.
Exceptional Education Made Affordable
Along with offering generous financial aid packages, Scranton is committed to affordability.
99% of First-Year Students Receive Scholarships and/or Grants.
LEARN MORE ABOUT FINANCIAL AID
SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY
Our Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is published each year to provide crime and fire statistics, as well as information on safety and security-related services offered by the University in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics. The newest edition of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report can be found at scranton.edu/about/ university-police, or by visiting University Police at 820 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA 18510.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The University of Scranton prohibits sex discrimination and other status protected by law in its education and employment program and activities. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. For information on how to report, make a complaint, and the grievance process under the University’s Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy, or the University’s Non-Discrimination or Anti-Harassment Policy, please visit: scranton.edu/equity-diversity
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BS or BA/MBA in many majors
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ACCELERATED MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
Accelerated CAS Bachelor’s/MBA
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Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (MS)
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Education (MS)
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Health Administration (MHA)
Health Informatics (MS)
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Nursing (MSN)
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COMBINED BACCALAUREATE/ MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
Accounting (MAcc)
Biochemistry (MS)
Chemistry (MS)
Software Engineering (MS)
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It’s what we have in common that makes