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Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.
Updated on September 15, 2019The University of Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit university with an acceptance rate of 73%. Founded in 1888 and located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the University of Scranton has high retention and graduation rates, and an impressive number of students go on to graduate school. Scranton has a 13-to-1 student/faculty ratio, and both health and business fields are quite popular with undergraduates. On the athletic front, the Scranton Royals compete in the NCAA Division III Landmark Conference.
Considering applying to University of Scranton? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.
During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, University of Scranton had an acceptance rate of 73%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 73 students were accepted, making Scranton's admissions process somewhat competitive.
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The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to University of Scranton. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.
University of Scranton, which accepts fewer than three-quarters of applicants, has a somewhat competitive admissions pool. However, Scranton also has a holistic admissions process and is test-optional, and admissions decisions are based on much more than numbers. A strong application essay and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. The college is looking for students who will contribute to the campus community in meaningful ways, not just students who show promise in the classroom. Note that some applicants who choose to apply test-optional will be required to participate in an interview. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their scores are outside of Scranton's average range.
In the graph above, the blue and green data points indicate students who were admitted to the University of Scranton. Most had combined SAT scores (ERW+M) of 1050 or higher, an ACT composite of 21 or higher, and a high school average of a "B" or better.
