The University of Scranton

Scranton, PA

The University of Scranton

Scranton, PA

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Uncommonly US

Despite our diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives, we share a common belief in the power and potential of every individual to create a healthier, greener, fairer, and kinder world. At The University of Scranton, we learn to forge our own paths while embracing what unites us, making our community truly uncommon.

Consistently ranked among America's best colleges for over 30 years, with numerous top-tier programs and accolades, Scranton's excellence is something you can feel the moment you step on campus. Recognized as a Top 6 regional university in the North and a Top 10 institution in the region for over 30 years, Scranton also ranks in the top 7% nationally for return on investment, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.

With 69 majors and 47 minors, students have the opportunity to explore their passions and shape their futures in an environment committed to academic and personal success.

ACCOLADES

 

Top 10 in the North for 30+ Years | U.S. News & World Report

 

Top 25 Colleges that Students Love | The Princeton Review

 

Best Undergraduate Teaching | U.S. News & World Report

 

Top 7% of Colleges in the Country for Return on Investment (ROI) | Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

 

Among Best Catholic Colleges in America | Niche.com

Unique University Honors Programs

Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program (SJLA): Four-year program that develops writing, oral, and critical-thinking skills through courses in philosophy, theology, and literature

Business Honors Program: Four-year honors studies geared toward students interested in pursuing academic excellence in Business

Business Leadership Honors Program (open to all majors): Selected sophomores explore basic theories and concepts of leadership

The Magis Honors Program in STEM: Undergraduate students pursue a more intense, interdisciplinary research experience in STEM fields; includes a series of 1.5-credit seminar courses culminating in a senior thesis project

The Honors Program (open to all majors): 40 and 50 of our most able sophomores take seminars together and work one-on-one with professors in tutorials and on projects

An Inside Look

What students are saying about us...

  • “On Scranton’s campus, there are so many ways to get involved as well as foster and develop leadership skills. As a leader, you learn how to collaborate, communicate, and guide a team to produce the best final result.”

    • Jithin George ’21
  • “Scranton is one of the friendliest and most inclusive campuses anywhere. It’s never ‘you need to be this or conform to that.’ Rather, you’re celebrated and respected as the special person you are.”

    • Jordan King ’17
  • “With New York City and Philadelphia just a couple of hours away, students are able to take advantage of excellent internships, not to mention incredible entertainment.”

    • Jessica D’Aquila '18
  • “A Scranton education emphasizes that you should be the best person you can be. The principles instilled there have helped me make confident, ethical decisions in my career.”

    • Amanda Sonzogni '15