Campus & Student Life at University of Scranton

Home to about 3,658 undergraduates in 2020, University of Scranton is a small, private university located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, University of Scranton offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Scranton can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Scranton Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Scranton is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

University of Scranton Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at University of Scranton. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Scranton Disability Services.

University of Scranton for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Scranton does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of Scranton Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of Scranton for Veterans Guide.

University of Scranton offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, University of Scranton does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Scranton

University of Scranton offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Scranton

University of Scranton has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,658 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,499 (95.7%). Part-time attendance was 159 (4.3%).

University of Scranton is Ranked #1,164 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Scranton is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of Scranton #1164 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Scranton by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Scranton Diversity Guide.

University of Scranton Competes in the NCAA

University of Scranton has a total of 388 student athletes, 218 men and 170 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Scranton Athletics