University of Scranton

www.scranton.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$46,684

2.85% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$36,093

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

1.57%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

78.7%

9,291 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

4,957

80.9% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

81.5%

866 Graduates

About

University of Scranton is a higher education institution located in Lackawanna County, PA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Scranton were Registered Nursing (81 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (71 degrees), and Accounting (63 degrees).

In 2020, 1,609 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Scranton. 60.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,204 degrees), 10.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (119 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Scranton is $46,684, which is $24,154 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Scranton is $46,684, which is $24,154 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,093.

In 2020, 93% of undergraduate students attending University of Scranton received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$46,684

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at University of Scranton was $46,684. The cost of tuition at University of Scranton is $24,154 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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Average Net Price

$36,093

2020 Value

0.392%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 University of Scranton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,093. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of University of Scranton grew by 0.392%.

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

$12,755

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Scranton was of $12,755 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of room and board increased by 1.3% between 2019 and 2020. 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

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at University of Scranton received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 4.49% with respect to 2019, when 89% 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.

1.57%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at University of Scranton was 1.57%, which represents 18 out of the 1150 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 9,291 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 2.66% annual decline. Out of those 9,291 applicants, 7,315 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.7% acceptance rate.

There were 4,957 students enrolled at University of Scranton in 2020, and 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

78.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

7,315

Accepted Out of 9,291

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Scranton was 78.7% (7,315 admissions from 9,291 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 76.3%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −2.66%, while admissions grew by 0.412%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Scranton (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

79%

Submission Percentage

708

Scores Submitted

79% of enrolled first-time students at University of Scranton in 2020 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 has a total enrollment of 4,957 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Scranton is 4,011 students and the part-time enrollment is 946. This means that 80.9% of students enrolled at University of Scranton are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Scranton, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.2% White, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 3.83% Asian, 3.25% Black or African American, 2.2% Two or More Races, 0.161% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.121% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Scranton in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.2%), followed by White Male (31.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.72%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.8%), followed by White Male (24.6%) and Black or African American Female (4.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Scranton, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,957 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Scranton is 4,011 and the part-time enrollment is 946. This means that 80.9% of students enrolled at University of Scranton are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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

89%

2020 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 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), 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

White
3,680
Hispanic or Latino
497
Asian
190

The enrolled student population at University of Scranton is 74.2% White, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 3.83% Asian, 3.25% Black or African American, 2.2% Two or More Races, 0.161% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.121% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 217 students (4.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 337 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 (1,204 degrees awarded). There were 10.1 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (119 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Scranton is Registered Nursing (81 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (71 degrees) and Accounting (63 degrees).

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 (44 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (71 degrees), and Biology (131 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 (1,044,702 people), Other managers (733,715 people), Financial managers (460,093 people), Physicians (412,315 people), and Chief executives & legislators (375,176 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Scranton are Philosophy and Religious Studies (44 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (71 degrees), Biology (131 degrees), History (22 degrees), and Business (541 degrees).

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, Clinical and counseling psychologists, Aerospace engineers, Computer hardware engineers, and Entertainers & performers, sports & related workers, all other

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 (769,737 people), Elementary & secondary schools (750,222 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (646,837 people), Banking & related activities (490,887 people), and Computer Systems Design (488,751 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

Registered Nursing
81 degree-majorss awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
71 degree-majorss awarded
Accounting
63 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Scranton was Registered Nursing with 81 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

636

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

973

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 636 degrees were awarded to men at University of Scranton, which is 0.654 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (973).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 93 degrees were awarded to men at University of Scranton in Accounting, which is 1.09 times more than the 85 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 129 degrees were awarded to women at University of Scranton in Occupational Therapy, which is 64.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

77%

100% Completion Time

82%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 77% of students graduating from University of Scranton completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 82% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 82% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Scranton is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 1.15% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,204 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
119 degrees awarded
Unknown
89 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Scranton is white (1,204 degrees awarded). There were 10.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (119 degrees).

5.53% of degree recipients (89 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
726 degrees awarded
White Male
478 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Scranton is white female (726 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (478 degrees).

Operations

University of Scranton has an endowment valued at nearly $218M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $10.5M (4.8%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, University of Scranton had a total salary expenditure of $165M. University of Scranton employs 93 Professors, 77 Associate professors, and 69 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Scranton are Male Professors (60), Male Associate professors(47), and Male Assistant professors (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Scranton are: Office and Administrative Support, with 120 employees, Service, with 105 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 80 employees.

Endowment

$218M

2020 Endowment

3.96%

growth from 2019

University of Scranton has an endowment valued at about $218M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Scranton grew 3.96% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $178M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.39M - Federal
$798k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, University of Scranton received $4.39M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $798k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$70.6M

2020 Salaries

1.27%

growth from 2019

In 2020, University of Scranton paid a median of $70.6M in salaries, which represents 42.8% of their overall expenditure ($165M) and a 1.27% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.16% decline from 2018 and a 2.44% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$26.5M

Instructional Salaries

280

Number of Employees

In 2020, University of Scranton paid a total of $26.5M to 280 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

93 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

120 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Scranton were Professor with 93 employees; Associate professor with 77 employees; and Associate professor with 69 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Scranton were Office and Administrative Support with 120 employees; Service with 105 employees; and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 80 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Scranton was Male Professor with 60 employees, Male Associate professor with 47 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 38 employees.

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