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.
IGNITE Student Leadership Conference Intern

University Students Participate in Study Abroad Programs during Spring 2017

University of Scranton Fall 2017 Dean's List


Spring 2017 Dean's List Additions

University students and the high school teachers who they credit for contributing to their success recognized with Rose Kelly Awards.

High school teachers and University of Scranton students receive Rose Kelly Awards.

University of Scranton students receive Frank O'Hara awards in recognition of their academic achievement.

Students Compete at Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for the American College of Sports Medicine

Students and their high school teachers who they credit for contributing to their success receive Rose Kelly Awards.


Student Research Presented at Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for the American College of Sports Medicine

2017 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for the American College of Sports Medicine

Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for the American College of Sports Medicine

Panelists Addressing Trust in News Media

2017 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for the American College of Sports Medicine

Doctor of Business Administration

University of Scranton Presidential Scholars at Black-tie Fundraiser

University of Scranton Students Participate in Scranton Reads

University of Scranton Presidential Scholars at Black-tie Fundraiser

Class of 2021 Presidential Scholars

Student Teachers Begin Fall Teaching Assignments at Area Schools

Clinical Liaison Nurse Model Partner Program


Royal Experience Recipients Receive Aid with Summer Internships

Scranton Students Attend National Conference on Jesuit Student Leadership


President's Fellowships for Summer Research

Weinberg Memorial Library Research Award

Members of the Class of 2017 Graduate from the University's Honors Program

Honored for Academic Excellence, Service or Both at Class Night

Weinberg Memorial Library Research Prize Winner

Orientation Leader for Incoming Class of 2021

Orientation Leader for Incoming Class of 2021
