About

From the School

The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts, to nearly 3,600 undergraduate students.

With a rich tradition of academic excellence, our programs are taught in small classes and led by faculty who are experts in their fields. Every aspect of a Scranton education exists to help students succeed. Scholars are challenged here and supported.

Here, youll have many choices. With 69 majors and 47 minors across three colleges, faculty and staff work with students to choose a combination of majors and minors that suit them as individuals.

Our graduates are known for devotion to the welfare of other human beings and special commitment to the pursuit of social justice. Washington Monthly ranked the University 30th among master's universities nationally for its "contribution to the public good" through graduate's achievements in research, social mobility and community and national service.

Scranton develops leaders in every sense through rigorous preparation in students chosen fields, coupled with a commitment to educating the whole person, or cura personalis. We challenge students morally, spiritually and intellectually. Students extend their academic experience through participation in honors programs, internships, faculty-student research and study abroad, and the University provides excellent preparation for medical and other health professions, doctoral programs, law school, graduate school, and post-graduate fellowships and scholarships.

In addition to conducting high-level research alongside professors, our students find abundant opportunities to apply classroom learning in the real world. We encourage students to gain experience and make connections through internships. They regularly collaborate on professional projects within the community and beyond.

Scranton is consistently recognized among the top tier of universities in the nation for outstanding quality of education. According to U.S. News & World Report, Scranton is fifth among masters universities in the North. Scranton also ranked among "Best Colleges for Veterans" and was 8th in its category for "Best Undergraduate Teaching." Our Kania School of Management was ranked among "Best Graduate Schools," as were our graduate programs in rehabilitation counseling and nursing. Forbes and The Princeton Review also rank Scranton among the nation's top colleges.

According to PayScales recent salary report, Scranton is in the top 16% of universities listed by median salaries of alumni. This is one of several "best value" rankings for the University.

Contact & Visit

Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Terri Golosky
Visit Coordinator
Address
Office of Admissions
The Estate
Scranton, PA 18510-4699
Phone
570-941-6654
Email
admissions@scranton.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Loyola Science Center, state-of-the-art facility for the natural sciences
DeNaples Center - the hub and heart of our social life on campus
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library
Brennan Hall - home of the Kania School of Management
Leahy Hall - new, $47.5 million home for the health sciences
We offer nearly a half-dozen dining locations from which to choose including the Fresh Food Company in DeNaples, Einstein Bros. Bagels in Leahy Hall and Java City Cafe in the Library. The University is also home to three full-sized, multi-purpose courts, a six-lane pool, dance/aerobics room, a 14,000-square-foot fitness center, four racquetball courts, a weight room and wrestling room.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Montage Mountain offers skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing in winter; a water park and concerts in the warmer months; shopping; and a movie theater.
Mohegan Sun Arena - Pittsburgh Penguins Minor League Hockey, Concerts, etc.
Many coffee shops and local restaurants; art galleries; a bistro movie theater and the Marketplace at Steamtown.
PNC Field- Home to the Railriders, AAA New York Yankee-affiliate baseball
Lake Scranton ? nearby lake with a 3.5 mile walking/jogging path
Other popular area attractions include Viewmont Mall/Dickson City Crossings shopping center, Nay Aug Park, Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, Electric Trolley Museum, Everhart Museum, PA Anthracite Museum, and the Scranton Cultural Center.

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center
M-F, most Saturdays, some Sundays
8:30-4:30 (M-F)
570-941-6654
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Throughout the year

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
admisssions@scranton.edu

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Visitors' Center

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Other

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
The University of Scranton is easily reached by car and air. Located off Interstate 81 in Northeastern Pennsylvania, driving time from New York City, Philadelphia and Syracuse is just two hours, with Trenton and Hartford less than three hours away. For those traveling by air to the metropolitan Scranton area, we are serviced by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Allegiant, Delta, United Express and American Eagle flights are available. The airport is off of Exit 178 off Interstate 81, about 10 miles south of Scranton. To get around the Scranton area, The University of Scranton has contracted with the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) to give students, faculty and staff access to all 31 COLTS routes. Through the COLTS Campus Connections service, members of the University community are able to ride all COLTS buses for free with their Royal Cards. The extensive COLTS network gives our campus community access to shopping, dining, entertainment, attractions and other area colleges. It also provides transportation options for internships, community service and employment.
Driving Instructions to Campus
GPS Address: 820 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510. From the North: I-81 South to Exit 185*. From the West: I-80 East to I-81 North to Exit 185*. From New York and Northern New Jersey: I-80 West to I-380 North to I-81 South to Exit 185*. From Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey: Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-476) to Exit 115, then I-81 North to Exit 185*. From Connecticut and New England: I-84 West to I-81 South to Exit 185*. From Baltimore and Washington: I-83 North to I-81 North to Exit 185*. *From I-81 Exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway): Follow signs to campus (on right). Before the first traffic signal, turn sharply right onto Madison Ave. Proceed 2 blocks and turn right at the light onto Mulberry St. After 1 block, turn right into the main entrance (level 2) of the Parking Pavilion, and park in Visitor Parking. Campus maps and visitor parking permits are available in the University Police Office on Level 2 of the Pavilion.
Local Accommodations
For more information or hotel accommodations, please contact the Northeast Territory Visitors Bureau at 1-800-22-WELCOME or www.visitnepa.org.
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