University of Scranton

U of S attains a rank of #6 as part of the Best Colleges in Regional Universities North Rankings 2025 given by a prominent ranking platform, suggesting the institute is certainly among the best institutions in the region.

Other than that, the university is also considered part of the top 10 institutions in the Northern region for Master's courses by the same source & attains a country-level rank of #102 for its Business & Management programs as part of the Shiksha Popularity Rankings.

Though, the institute does not specify any GPA requirements, as per data curated from unofficial sources, the minimum GPA of successful U of S applicants is around 3.6.

Prospective students will need a mix of A's & B's, with the majority leaning towards A's. Applicants who took Andhra Pradesh or IB classes get a boost to their weighted GPA during the application process.

The University of Scranton is located in the Scranton city, and has much to offer to its students. According to some unofficial sources and various student’s opinions available online, following are the things to know before attending SCRANTON UNIVERSITY:

• The city of Scranton is very friendly, and as a community it welcomes international students.
• The campus and city of Scranton is very safe for international students.
• The university is catholic and hence follows ethical codes according to bible.
• The parade day is very popular on the campus.
• Know your peers and professors beforehand.
• There are very frequent music and karaoke festivals happening in the city of Scranton.

The University of Scranton is known for being among a limited group of institutions in the region to have attained accreditations by 16 different agencies. Some of the agencies are among the country's most prestigious bodies including: ABET, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anaesthesia, Committee on Accreditation of the Exercise Sciences (CoAES) & Middle States Commission on Higher Education among others.

Both Scranton & Valparaiso are popular among international students for their overall quality of education & the post-study employment opportunities they offer among some other factors.

However, both these institutions are somewhat selective when it comes to accepting admission applications, prioritising students with better qualifications. The Scranton University has an acceptance rate of around 84%, while that of Valparaiso University is 94%. Though, both are very similar in terms of accepting applications, Valparaiso is relatively easier to secure admissions to than Scranton.

University of Scranton is one of the most sought destination for International students. with an acceptance rate of 84% the University of Scranton is one of the popular university among International student’s community.

• The University of Scranton accepts students from 25 countries across the globe. However, the students who do not have English as their first language may require to have English language proficiency Tests score.
• Career Boost to the students: The students of University of Scranton have a good career after studying from the university as it prepares them holistically about the industry requirements and providing them the opportunity to have a successful career. According to First Destination Summary 2022 released by the University of Scranton, more than 87% of its graduates were found to be employed and 7% pursuing higher education
• Post Work Opportunities: USA is the top destination among International students including Indian students to settle after studying. The country offers a high quality of life, good job opportunities, and a work life balance.

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As per various student opinion available online on various sources, students review University of Scranton on following:

• Variety of Courses: The university offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and more than 29 graduate programs, along with 48 minor courses.
• Catholic University: The Scranton University is Catholic, and hence, has zero tolerance towards alcohol and substance abuse.
• New students should be engaging and take new experiences of making friends and contacts.
• Fun Activities: There are plenty fun activities to do in and an around the University of Scranton including sports, hiking, and community service.
• The City of Scranton is very friendly and has rich culture.

The most notable Indian to have pursued their higher studies at University of Scranton is Kalanithi Maran, an Indian media proprietor, chairman & founder of the Sun Group.

Maran owns a number of TV channels, newspapers, weekly magazines, radio stations, DTH services as well as the IPL team: Sunrisers Hyderabad.

He was also a majority shareholder in Indian airline: Spice Jet, between 2010 & 2015.

As per data curated from an unofficial source, the University of Scranton has a retention rate of around 87%, that acts as a good indicator of student satisfaction.

Students are exposed to some of the best infrastructural facilities & also get ample opportunities to grow their network via boot camps, workshops & conferences that take place on a weekly-basis throughout the year.

As per the latest employment data (Class of 2023) made available by the university, the University of Scranton employment rate for Graduate students stands at 100% from a knowledge rate of 72%.

While the placement rate for UG students stands at 99% at a knowledge rate of 85%, highlighting the standard of placements being offered at the university.

University of Scranton graduates are paid handsomely for the services they offer to respective clients. The median salary earned by UG students after completion of their studies stands at USD 60,106 (INR 51.5 L), while the mean salary is around USD 61,360 (INR 52.56 L).

PG students earn an even better amount, with the median being USD 75,000 (INR 64.25 L), while the mean salary is USD 89,891 (INR 77.01 L).  

Yes, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/gre">GRE – Graduate Record Examination</a> is an acceptable score for admissions at the University of Scranton. The institute offers conditional admissions to students on the basis of providing valid GMAT/GRE scores.

The Conditional admission is only offered to those students who meet the academic requirements set by the university's director of graduate programs.

Yes, applicants must submit one letter of recommendation duly signed by a school counsellor of an recognised institution as part of the application.

Students can upload the LOR via the Common Application Portal or ask their teachers to do the same on their behalf.

Yes, the university prefers students with a decent level of proficiency in both verbal & written English.

Thus language test scores like IELTS, TOEFL & SAT I or ACT are all deemed acceptable proofs of language proficiency.

Given below are the minimum test scores for the same:

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Minimum <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/act">ACT score</a>: 6.5

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Minimum <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/toefl">TOEFL iBT score</a>: 80

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Minimum <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/sat">SAT I </a>or <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/act">ACT score</a>: passing marks required

Some of the most popular majors at the University of Scranton includes: Business Administration, Accountancy, Management, Marketing, Business Analytics, Communication & Journalism among others.

Listed below are some of the most prominent courses offered at Scranton University:

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Bachelor's in Business Administration (BBA)

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Bachelor's in Accounting

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Bachelor's in Business Analytics

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Bachelor's in Marketing

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Master's in Accountancy

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->MBA: Accounting

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->MBA: Business Analytics

The University of Scranton ranks highly as part of the university & course-specific rankings given by some prominent domestic & global university ranking platforms.

Given below is a description of some of the university's accolades:

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->#75 for MBA (Shiksha Popularity Rankings)

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->#160 for Nursing (Shiksha Popularity Rankings)

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->#246 for BBA (Shiksha Popularity Rankings)

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->#6 for Best UG Teaching (Unofficial source)

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->248 for UG Business courses (Unofficial source)

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Top 10 PG institutions in the region (Unofficial source)

The University of Scranton has a solitary hillside campus based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The campus offers an array of world class architectural facilities worth USD 350 million.

From a state-of-the-art sports facility, libraries, internet equipped classrooms & laboratories to dining halls, outdoor spaces & student housing along with multiple student clubs & organizations, there's something for everyone at the university campus.