The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus.
“Best 377 Colleges,” “Best Buys in College Education,” “America’s Best Colleges,” “A Focus on Student Success” – these are just a few of the ways that the nation’s leading college rankings and guidebooks consistently refer to The University of Scranton.
For 21 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Scranton among the 10 top Master’s Universities in the North. U.S. News has also ranked the University among America’s “up and coming” schools to watch, identifying Scranton among the nation’s universities making “the most promising and innovative changes in area of academics, faculty, student life, campus or facilities.”
In addition, Scranton is among the select colleges in the U.S. earning Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The Chronicle of Higher Education has also listed Scranton among the “top producers” of Fulbright awards for American students for ten consecutive years.
Founded in 1888, Scranton is a nationally respected comprehensive university located in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Northeast region with an enrollment of approximately 4,000 undergraduate students and 1,500 graduate students. Scranton has earned accreditation from 17 accrediting agencies, including recognition by the nation’s most prestigious bodies in the fields of business and management, nursing, computer science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chemistry and counseling.
(see more)The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus.
“Best 377 Colleges,” “Best Buys in College Education,” “America’s Best Colleges,” “A Focus on Student Success” – these are just a few of the ways that the nation’s leading college rankings and guidebooks consistently refer to The University of Scranton.
For 21 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Scranton among the 10 top Master’s Universities in the North. U.S. News has also ranked the University among America’s “up and coming” schools to watch, identifying Scranton among the nation’s universities making “the most promising and innovative changes in area of academics, faculty, student life, campus or facilities.”
In addition, Scranton is among the select colleges in the U.S. earning Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The Chronicle of Higher Education has also listed Scranton among the “top producers” of Fulbright awards for American students for ten consecutive years.
Founded in 1888, Scranton is a nationally respected comprehensive university located in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Northeast region with an enrollment of approximately 4,000 undergraduate students and 1,500 graduate students. Scranton has earned accreditation from 17 accrediting agencies, including recognition by the nation’s most prestigious bodies in the fields of business and management, nursing, computer science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chemistry and counseling.
Physics Research Presentation
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Study Abroad Programs Spring 2024
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International Cybercrime Investigation Competition
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International Cybercrime Investigation Competition
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Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference
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Shelby Traver Wins Fulbright Award
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Adrian Laudani Wins Fulbright Award
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Class Night Celebration
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Outstanding Graduate Karla Shaffer
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Summer Orientation Leaders
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Spring 2024 Dean's List
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Fall 2023 Dean's List Additions
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Outstanding Master's and Doctoral Degree Graduates
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University Honors Program
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Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program
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Business Leadership Honors Program
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Business Honors Program
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Magis Honors Program
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Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants
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Long Term Service
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Scranton Conducts Undergraduate Commencement
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University of Scranton Confers Master's and Doctoral Degrees
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Annalisa Mechanick Chosen for Highly-Selective Program
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Advertising Award Ceremony
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Sarah Boyle Chosen for Highly-Selective Program
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Nursing Challenge
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National Jesuit Honor Society
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International Studies Honor Society
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Chemistry Honor Society
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Students Medal at Pennsylvania FBLA Competition
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