Scranton, PA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 76% to 84% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,545 | 7,285 | 1,009 | 76% |
| 2020 | 9,291 | 7,315 | 895 | 79% |
| 2021 | 9,111 | 7,315 | 895 | 80% |
| 2022 | 9,530 | 8,039 | 1,058 | 84% |
| 2023 | 9,530 | 8,039 | 1,028 | 84% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,657 of 5,617 women and 3,382 of 3,913 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Scranton has an acceptance rate of 84% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 8,039 of 9,530 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
9,530 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,028 enrolled.
No. University of Scranton is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 76% to 84% — it has become less selective.