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University of Scranton

Scranton, PA·Private·~81% acceptance

Located in Scranton, PA, University of Scranton is a private university. Admissions are accessible, with about 81% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $32,568 per year after financial aid. About 80% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $74,652 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$32,568/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $69,552
Aid cuts ~$36,984/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 15, 2026
EA
Nov 15, 2026
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.43–3.93
SAT (middle 50%)1160–1318
ACT (middle 50%)25–30
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
80%
graduation rate
85%
freshman retention
$62,921
median earnings, 6yr
$74,652
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Scranton's acceptance rate?
University of Scranton admits about 81% of applicants.
How much does University of Scranton cost?
At University of Scranton, the average net price after aid is about $32,568 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $69,552 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Scranton?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1160–1318 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT.
What are University of Scranton's application deadlines?
University of Scranton's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, 2026, Early Action around Nov 15, 2026, Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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