University of Scranton

A Jesuit and Catholic institution in Pennsylvania's Pocono northeast region, The University of Scranton is known for its personal approach to education, one in which individuals are respected and cherished for their unique talents, aspirations and vocations. Founded in 1888, Scranton offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate academic programs of study through four colleges and schools. Scranton's 61 undergraduate programs of study will match your interests and prepare you to meet the future with confidence. Scranton also offers 45 minors, 28 concentrations and tracks, five combined bachelor's and master's programs, 25 master's degree programs and a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Each year Scranton selects approximately 50 of the most qualified freshmen to join the Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program (SJLA). As an alternative approach to satisfying general education requirements, this unique, four-year program pairs selected students with designated faculty in a curriculum that is deeply rooted in philosophy and dedicated to serving the common good. Open to students from all majors, our Business Leadership Honors Program allows students to explore basic theories and concepts of leadership through special seminars and courses in management, ethics, strategy and analysis. This highly selective program accepts 15 sophomores each spring. Open to all majors, the Honors Program each year accepts between 40 and 50 of our most able sophomores, giving them the opportunity to take seminars together and to work one-on-one with professors both in tutorials and on projects. Of the 475 senior applicants to health professions schools over the last 12 years, an average of 79% were accepted. Over the past six years, nearly 300 graduates have received acceptance into law schools from more than 70 schools, including some of the nation's most prestigious. Since 1972, Scranton students have received 134 Fulbrights and other prestigious international fellowships. The Chronicle of Higher Education listed Scranton among the "top producers" of Fulbright awards for American students. This is the sixth consecutive year Scranton has made this elite ranking. Scranton is one of six Jesuit universities to be cited. In the past nine years, students have earned five Truman scholarships and nine Goldwater Scholarships. During that time, six students were also named to USA Today's All-USA College Academic Team. Students are supported by the Office of Fellowship Programs. Since 2003, the University has invested more than $237 million in campus improvements. These new facilities include a 118,000-square-foot campus center, a 386-bed sophomore residence hall and football field-sized campus green. The first phase of a 200,000-square-foot Loyola Science Center opened in the fall of 2011 with the entire project slated for completion by the fall of 2012. Pilarz and Montrone halls, an apartment and fitness complex opened in the fall 2011, provide a new and expanded fitness center, dining options and apartments for nearly 400 juniors and seniors.
In addition to being ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the 10 finest master's universities in the North for 18 consecutive years, Scranton's other national rankings include "best campus food" "healthiest," "friendliest,"
"best values in private colleges," "best buys in college education," "great schools at a great price," and "strong commitment to teaching." For the past 10 years, The Princeton Review has included Scranton among its "376 Best Colleges." As recognized by the highly selective Carnegie Classification in Community Engagement, Scranton students are committed to serving, committing more than 175,000 hours to volunteer service each year and increasingly choosing to devote time to volunteering after graduation.