More selective than 52% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
31% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Scranton over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
University of Scranton SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Scranton is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590 | 660 |
| SAT math | 570 | 658 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1160 | 1318 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Scranton admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 81% | 590–660 | 570–658 | 25–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | 580–660 | 570–660 | 25–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Scranton compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
University of Scranton has the 54th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Temple University | 80% | 75% | $28,198 |
| 51 | Washington & Jefferson College | 81% | 70% | $25,002 |
| 52 | Thomas Jefferson University | 81% | 69% | $28,928 |
| 53 | Mercyhurst University | 81% | 60% | $19,444 |
| 54 | University of Scranton | 81% | 80% | $32,568 |
| 55 | Neumann University | 81% | 54% | $27,804 |
| 56 | Susquehanna University | 81% | 82% | $28,819 |
| 57 | Mount Aloysius College | 82% | 57% | $22,344 |
| 58 | Bryn Athyn College of the New Church | 83% | 68% | $20,586 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Scranton
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Scranton admissions questions
What is the University of Scranton acceptance rate?
University of Scranton accepts 81% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,039 of 9,530 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Scranton require the SAT or ACT?
University of Scranton considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 31% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Scranton?
The middle 50% of University of Scranton enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1318 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Scranton?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,028 of 8,039).
Is University of Scranton getting harder to get into?
University of Scranton accepted 81% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
Is University of Scranton the right fit for your family?
Get a free report comparing University of Scranton with up to 4 other schools on what you'd actually pay, what graduates in your major earn, and how each fits your priorities.
Build my free reportCheck my chances of getting inWe never share your contact information.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Scranton overview