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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.

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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.

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University Honors Program

Twenty-two members of The University of Scranton's class of 2024 graduated from its undergraduate University Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2024 Jun 7

Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program

Thirty-five members of The University of Scranton's class of 2024 graduated from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2024 Jun 6

Business Leadership Honors Program

Fifteen members of The University of Scranton's class of 2024 graduated from its Robert L. McKeage Business Leadership Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2024 Jun 4

Business Honors Program

Eleven members of The University of Scranton's class of 2024 graduated from its Frank P. Corcione Business Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2024 Jun 4

Magis Honors Program

Seven members of the University's class of 2024 graduated from the Jesuit school's Magis Honors Program in STEM.
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Honors List - 2024 May 30

Class of 2023 Honors Program Graduates

Twenty-three members of The University of Scranton's class of 2023 graduated from its Undergraduate Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2023 Jun 29

Class of 2023 Graduates of Magis Honors Program

Seven members of the University's class of 2023 graduated from the Jesuit school's Magis Honors Program in STEM.
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Honors List - 2023 Jun 28

Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program Graduates

Forty-two members of The University of Scranton's class of 2023 graduated from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2023 Jun 27

Class of 2023 Business Honors Program Graduates

Sixteen members of The University of Scranton's class of 2023 graduated from its Frank P. Corcione Business Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2023 Jun 26

2023 Business Leadership Honors Program Graduates

Seventeen members of The University of Scranton's class of 2023 graduated from its Robert L. McKeage Business Leadership Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2023 Jun 22

Magis Honors Program in STEM

Twenty members of The University of Scranton's class of 2025 began the Magis Honors Program in STEM.
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Honors List - 2021 Nov 18

Class of 2021 Honors Program Graduates

Twenty-one members of The University of Scranton's class of 2021 graduated from its undergraduate Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2021 Jun 10

Class of 2021 Graduates of Magis Honors Program

Seven members of the University's class of 2021 graduated from the Jesuit school's Magis Honors Program in STEM.
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Honors List - 2021 Jun 10

Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program Graduates

Thirty-seven members of The University of Scranton's class of 2021 graduated from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2021 Jun 9

Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program

Thirty-five members of The University of Scranton's class of 2018 to graduate from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program (SJLA), which is one of Scranton's programs of excellence. Students in SJLA pursue a rigorous education designed to develop enhanced writing, oral and critical-thinking skills through specially designed courses in philosophy, theology and literature.
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Honors List - 2018 Jun 8

University of Scranton Fall 2017 Dean's List

The University of Scranton announces more than 1,600 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2017 fall semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence.
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Honors List - 2018 Jan 23

Spring 2017 Dean's List Additions

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the spring 2017 semester.
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Honors List - 2018 Jan 22

Spring 2017 Dean's List

More than 1,600 students were named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2017 spring semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence.
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Honors List - 2017 Jun 13

Spring 2017 Dean's List

More than 1,600 students were named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2017 spring semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence.
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Honors List - 2017 Jun 13

Fall 2016 Dean's List

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the fall 2016 semester after publication of the list in January of 2017.
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Honors List - 2017 Jun 13

University of Scranton Fall 2016 Dean's List

University of Scranton announced more than 1,500 students named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2016 fall semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence.
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Honors List - 2017 Jan 19

University of Scranton Fall 2016 Dean's List

University of Scranton announced more than 1,500 students named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2016 fall semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence.
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Honors List - 2017 Jan 19

University of Scranton Fall 2016 Dean's List

University of Scranton announced more than 1,500 students named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2016 fall semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence.
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Honors List - 2017 Jan 19

Spring 2016 Dean's List

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester after publication of the list in June of 2016.
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Honors List - 2017 Jan 19

Spring 2016 Dean's List

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester after publication of the list in June of 2016.
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Honors List - 2017 Jan 19

University of Scranton Spring 2016 Dean’s List

The University of Scranton announced 1,600 students were named to its Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence.
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Honors List - 2016 Jun 23

University of Scranton Spring 2016 Dean's List

The University of Scranton announced 1,600 students were named to its Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence.
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Honors List - 2016 Jun 23

Fall 2015 Dean’s List

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester after publication of the list in January of 2016.
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Honors List - 2016 Jun 23

Fall 2015 Dean's List

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester after publication of the list in January of 2016.
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Honors List - 2016 Jun 20

Fall 2015 Dean's List

More than 1,550 students were named to The University of Scranton Dean's List, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2015 fall semester.
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Honors List - 2016 Jan 22
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