Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of University of Scranton is 84.35% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.16%. 3,913 men and 5,617 women applied to U of Scranton and 3,382 men and 4,657 women students were accepted.
Among them, 472 men and 586 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at U of Scranton.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 9,530 | 3,913 | 5,617 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 8,039 | 3,382 | 4,657 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,058 | 472 | 586 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 84.35% | 86.43% | 82.91% | - | - |
| Yield | 13.16% | 13.96% | 12.58% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 374 students (35% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 46 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at U of Scranton.
The median SAT score is 1,230 with 620 SAT EBRW and 610 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 580. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 660 and 25th percentile is 570 .
The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th percentile score of 25 at U of Scranton. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 29.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Scranton are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,159, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1150 | 1230 | 1320 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 27 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT English | 25 | 29 | 30 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at U of Scranton. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Scranton.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to U of Scranton.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | https://admissions.scranton.edu/apply |
| Online Application | admissions.scranton.edu/apply/index.shtml |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |