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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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Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
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Academic Award - 2015 Jul 1

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 1

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 1

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 1

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 1

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 1

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 1

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 1

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 1

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 1

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jun 30

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jun 30

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jun 30

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jun 30

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jun 30

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jun 30

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jun 30

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jun 30

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jun 30

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jun 29

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jun 30

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jun 29

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
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Academic Award - 2015 Jun 29

University of Scranton Students Participate in Spring Break Service Trips

University of Scranton students participated in alternative spring break service trips in March that allowed them to work with the homeless, former gang members, children with disabilities, and others in need through service agencies throughout the country.
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Academic Award - 2015 Mar 24

Alice Chen-Liaw of Morris Plains Presents Research at Annual ASCB Conference

Alice Chen-Liaw of Morris Plains, was among four University of Scranton students who recently presented their research at the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) annual conference in Philadelphia.
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Academic Award - 2015 Mar 24

O'Hara Award

Student Receives O'Hara Award
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Academic Award - 2015 Feb 25

O'Hara Award

Student Receives O'Hara Award for Academic Achievement
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Academic Award - 2015 Feb 25

O'Hara Award

Student Receives O'Hara Award for Academic Achievement
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Academic Award - 2015 Feb 25

O'Hara Award

Student Receives O'Hara Award for Academic Achievement
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Academic Award - 2015 Feb 25

O'Hara Award

Student Receives O'Hara Award for Academic Achievement
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Academic Award - 2015 Feb 25
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