Pennsylvania State University—Scranton

Dunmore, PA

Pennsylvania State University—Scranton

Dunmore, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$15,180

$25,118

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
510
75th
610
25th
510

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

54%

male

46%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

93%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,159
Declined 138
Total Received 2,297
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Public

875

undergraduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1951, Pennsylvania State University—Scranton is a public, four-year, comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in business, education, and technology. It is located on a suburban campus in Dunmore, Pennsylvania.

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Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 875
Established in 1951
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

43-acre, suburban campus in Dunsmore (population: 13,069).

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Pennsylvania State University—Scranton
120 Ridge View Drive
Dunmore, PA
18512-1699

Campus Life

no
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
13%
Top 1/4
33%
Top 1/2
82%
Bottom 1/2
18%
Bottom 1/4
3%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
510
75th
610
25th
510

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $65
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 30
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

93%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,159
Declined 138
Total Received 2,297

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

91%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$10,299

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $15,180
Books & supplies $1,840
Total $17,020
Average Financial Aid - $10,299
Total with Avg. Aid $6,721

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,325,453
State $1,484,802
Institutional $1,225,152
Other external $81,432
Total $5,116,839

Non-need-based

Federal
State $2,000
Institutional $159,543
Other external $55,464
Total $217,007
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 570 963-2500
mbd14@psu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

100 mile, basketball, bench press challenge, cheerleading, flag football, turkey trot, volleyball, weight lifting

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
USCAA, Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes yes
Business/Corporate Communications, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

875

total students

81%

in-state

19%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

875
students

Female
46%
400

Male
54%
475

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94%

824
students

Female
46%
375

Male
54%
449

6%

51
students

Female
49%
25

Male
51%
26

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Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

36

semester hours

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