University of Scranton Admission
Acceptance Rate
81.23%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
11.30%
Freshmen Enrollment
887
SAT Scores
1,230
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 9,666 students have applied and 7,852 students have allowed to admit to University of Scranton (Acceptance rate: 81.23%). UofS's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 11.30 % where 887 students have finally enrolled out of 7,852 admitted students.
UofS acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Arcadia University and Carlow University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 85.30%).
UofS enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 17.09%).
How to Apply to University of Scranton
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UofS. UofS offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.scranton.edu/apply |
|---|---|
| Online Application | admissions.scranton.edu/apply/index.shtml |
| Financial Aid | www.scranton.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://scranton.aidcalc.cloud/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.scranton.edu/financial-aid/veterans_information.shtml |
| Athletic | www.scranton.edu/consumerinfo |
| Disability Service | www.scranton.edu/academics/ctle/disabilities/index.shtml |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UofS and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Scranton is 1,230 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Scranton is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,124). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Scranton | 1,230 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,124 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Scranton, 221 students submitted SAT scores (25% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,230 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 620 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 570 | 610 | 658 |
| Total | 1,160 | 1,230 | 1,318 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Scranton, 31 students submitted ACT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| English | 24 | 27 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 25 | 29 |
UofS Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Scranton. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |