University of Scranton: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

The University of Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit university with an acceptance rate of 73%. Founded in 1888 and located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the University of Scranton has high retention and graduation rates, and an impressive number of students go on to graduate school. Scranton has a 13-to-1 student/faculty ratio, and both health and business fields are quite popular with undergraduates. On the athletic front, the Scranton Royals compete in the NCAA Division III Landmark Conference.

Considering applying to University of Scranton? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, University of Scranton had an acceptance rate of 73%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 73 students were accepted, making Scranton's admissions process somewhat competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

University of Scranton is test-optional for some applicants. Students who rank in the top 30% of their class, or those with an average GPA of 3.2 or above, are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores. Note that some programs at Scranton require SAT or ACT scores even for those who meet these criteria. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 81% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of University of Scranton's admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Scranton scored between 570 and 640, while 25% scored below 570 and 25% scored above 640. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 550 and 640, while 25% scored below 550 and 25% scored above 640. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1280 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at University of Scranton.

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Requirements

University of Scranton does not require the SAT writing section or SAT Subject tests. Note that Scranton participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates.

ACT Scores and Requirements

University of Scranton is test-optional for some applicants. Students who rank in the top 30% of their class, or those with an average GPA of 3.2 or above, are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores. Note that some programs at Scranton require SAT or ACT scores even for those who meet these criteria. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 30% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Scranton's admitted students fall within the top 31% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to University of Scranton received a composite ACT score between 23 and 28, while 25% scored above 28 and 25% scored below 23.

Requirements

Note that Scranton does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. University of Scranton does not require the ACT writing section.

GPA

In 2018, the average high school GPA of University of Scranton's incoming freshmen class was 3.49, and 60% had average GPAs of 3.5 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to University of Scranton have primarily high B grades.

Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph

The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to University of Scranton. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.

Admissions Chances

University of Scranton, which accepts fewer than three-quarters of applicants, has a somewhat competitive admissions pool. However, Scranton also has a holistic admissions process and is test-optional, and admissions decisions are based on much more than numbers. A strong application essay and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. The college is looking for students who will contribute to the campus community in meaningful ways, not just students who show promise in the classroom. Note that some applicants who choose to apply test-optional will be required to participate in an interview. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their scores are outside of Scranton's average range.

In the graph above, the blue and green data points indicate students who were admitted to the University of Scranton. Most had combined SAT scores (ERW+M) of 1050 or higher, an ACT composite of 21 or higher, and a high school average of a "B" or better.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and University of Scranton Undergraduate Admissions Office.