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.
University Students Participate in Study Abroad Programs during Fall 2022

Rose Kelly Awards


Frank O'Hara Awards

Sanofi US Excellence in STEM Scholars


University of Scranton Students Earn Distinguished Military Status

Kelly Nee of Hopatcong at BBC World News Broadcast from Scranton

Edward Fargis at BBC World News Broadcast from Scranton


Alexander Nunez at BBC World News Broadcast from Scranton


Students Take on Project with Homeboy Industries


Class of 2026 Students of Magis Honors Program

Veronica Romanek of Hampton Awarded National Scholarship

Incoming Students Joining Scranton's Business Honors Program

Scranton Names Class of 2026 Presidential Scholars

Education Majors Serve as Student Teachers


Royal Experience Summer Internship Program

Future Nurse Anesthetists Begin Clinical Rotations

Students Present Space Physics Research

Students Advance to Final Four in National Contest

University of Scranton Student Projects Included in NASA Launch


Donning of the Stole Ceremony


Class of 2022 Graduates Choose Long Term Service


University of Scranton class of 2022 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at Class Night.

Spring 2022 Dean's List

Fall 2021 Dean's List Additions


Outstanding Master's and Doctoral Graduates Awarded


Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program Graduates


Class of 2022 Honors Program Graduates

Class of 2022 Graduates of Magis Honors Program

2022 Business Leadership Honors Program Graduates


Business Honors Program Graduates
