University of Scranton

www.scranton.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$48,062

2.95% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$35,913

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.67%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

80.3%

9,111 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,692

81.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

78.8%

715 Graduates

About

University of Scranton is a higher education institution located in Lackawanna County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Scranton were Accounting (98 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (87 degrees), and Occupational Therapy (56 degrees).

In 2021, 1,496 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Scranton. 61.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,129 degrees), 8.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (129 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Scranton is $48,062, which is $24,878 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Scranton is $48,062, which is $24,878 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,913.

In 2021, 92% of undergraduate students attending University of Scranton received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$48,062

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Scranton was $48,062. The cost of tuition at University of Scranton is $24,878 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Scranton (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$35,913

2021 Value

0.499%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Scranton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,913. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Scranton grew by 0.499%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Scranton (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,923

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Scranton was of $12,923 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.32% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Scranton (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at University of Scranton received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.08% with respect to 2020, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Scranton (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.67%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Scranton was 1.67%, which represents 20 out of the 1196 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Scranton received 9,111 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 1.94% annual growth. Out of those 9,111 applicants, 7,315 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.3% acceptance rate.

There were 4,692 students enrolled at University of Scranton in 2021. 79% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Scranton has an overall enrollment yield of 12.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

7,315

Accepted Out of 9,111

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Scranton was 80.3% (7,315 admissions from 9,111 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 78.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 1.94%, while admissions remained the same..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Scranton (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

79%

Submission Percentage (2021)

708

Scores Submitted (2021)

79% of enrolled first-time students at University of Scranton in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Scranton had a total enrollment of 4,692 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Scranton is 3,845 students and the part-time enrollment is 847. This means that 81.9% of students enrolled at University of Scranton are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Scranton, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.24% Asian, 3.56% Black or African American, 2.28% Two or More Races, 0.171% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.128% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Scranton in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.7%), followed by White Male (31.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.48%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.5%), followed by White Male (25.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.84%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Scranton in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,692 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Scranton is 3,845 and the part-time enrollment is 847. This means that 81.9% of students enrolled at University of Scranton are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Scranton (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Scranton was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Scranton had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Scranton (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,470 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
476 enrolled students
Asian
199 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Scranton is 74% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.24% Asian, 3.56% Black or African American, 2.28% Two or More Races, 0.171% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.128% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 150 students (3.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 344 more women than men received degrees from University of Scranton. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Scranton is white (1,129 degrees awarded). There were 8.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (129 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Scranton is Accounting (98 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (87 degrees) and Occupational Therapy (56 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Scranton, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (39 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (63 degrees), and Biology (135 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Scranton are Accountants & auditors (1,046,470 people), Other managers (782,393 people), Financial managers (482,840 people), Physicians (421,722 people), and Chief executives & legislators (397,143 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Scranton in 2021 are PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (39 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (63 degrees), Biology (135 degrees), Business (503 degrees), and History (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Scranton are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Scranton are PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (39 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (63 degrees), Biology (135 degrees), Business (503 degrees), and History (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Scranton are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (795,541 people), Elementary & secondary schools (785,761 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (672,338 people), Computer Systems Design (536,235 people), and Banking & related activities (495,365 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Scranton.

Most Common (2021)

Accounting
76 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
74 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
63 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Scranton was Accounting with 76 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Scranton according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

576

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

920

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 576 degrees were awarded to men at University of Scranton, which is 0.626 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (920).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Scranton by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 97 degrees were awarded to men at University of Scranton in Accounting, which is 1.26 times more than the 77 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 77 degrees were awarded to men at University of Scranton in Accounting, which is 0.794 times less than the 97 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

79%

100% Completion Time

83%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 79% of students graduating from University of Scranton completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 83% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 83% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (93.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Scranton is Female and Two or More Races (93.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.96% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,129 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
129 degrees awarded
Asian
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Scranton is white (1,129 degrees awarded). There were 8.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (129 degrees).

4.81% of degree recipients (72 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
707 degrees awarded
White Male
422 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
81 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Scranton is white female (707 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (422 degrees).

Operations

University of Scranton has an endowment valued at nearly $282M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 63.5M (22.5%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Scranton had a total salary expenditure of 161M. University of Scranton employs 97 Professors, 72 Associate professors and 66 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Scranton are Male Professor (65), Male Associate professor (44), and Male Assistant professor (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Scranton are: Office and Administrative Support, with 111 employees, Service, with 92 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 68 employees.

Endowment

$282M

2021 Endowment

29.4%

growth from 2020

University of Scranton has an endowment valued at about $282M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Scranton grew 29.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $232M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Scranton (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$69.5M

2021 Salaries

1.54%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Scranton paid a median of $69.5M in salaries, which represents 43.2% of their overall expenditure ($161M) and a 1.54% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$26.5M

Instructional Salaries

281

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Scranton paid a total of $26.5M to 281 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

97 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

111 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Scranton were Professor with 97 employees, Associate professor with 72 employees, and Assistant professor with 66 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Scranton were Office and Administrative Support with 111 employees, Service with 92 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 68 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Scranton was Male Professor with 65 employees, Male Associate professor with 44 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 33 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Scranton.