The University of Scranton

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The University of Scranton is a broadly regional, comprehensive, Catholic and Jesuit university with a total enrollment of more than 6,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The academic quality, distinctive experience and value of a Scranton education consistently garners national recognition.

  • Expect More

    See how you can "Expect More" from The University of Scranton.

  • Journalists in Training

    Cecilia Baress ’08 and Ashley Teatum ’09, both University of Scranton communication graduates who are working for the Times-Shamrock Communications newspapers, conduct a session on how to get your first job in journalism at a recent Northeastern Pennsylvania Journalism Boot Camp

  • Entrepreneurship Minor Teaches Students to Seize Opportunities

    Through the entrepreneurship minor, Andrew Torba ’13 landed a marketing internship at APPEK, a mobile app development company in Scranton. It is the ideal internship for an undergraduate fascinated by the technology field.

  • Traveling with a Purpose

    Since the inception of The University of Scranton’s OT/PT service and immersion trips, more than 115 students have participated, gaining hands-on experience and working directly with patients, including children living in underserved orphanages.

  • One-of-a-Kind Course Takes Students Outside Their Comfort Zone

    Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J. , who founded Homeboy Industries, the largest gang-intervention and re-entry program in the nation, was the inspiration behind the University’s “Gangs and Urban Health in LA” course. Scranton students toured Homeboy’s Los Angeles facilities, learning about the program’s numerous educational programs and meeting with current employees – all former gang members. The nursing students conducted a small health fair during the visit.

  • Scranton Continues Strong Fulbright Tradition

    Six University of Scranton graduates will make the most of their individual talents and interests as they share with – and learn from – cultures across the world as Fulbright scholars.

  • A Tour of Asia Without Leaving Campus

    The University of Scranton took its student body and the local community on a tour of Asia during the 2010-11 academic year. Marketing its newest program, the Asian Studies Concentration, the University’s faculty organized a yearlong “Tour of Asia” – a series of activities focusing on educating the community about the political, economic, historical and cultural issues of Asian nations.

  • Spotlight on Scranton

    See why the "Spotlight" is on at The University of Scranton

  • Jesuit Tradition

    As a Jesuit institution, The University of Scranton is uniquely animated by the legacy of Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, to prepare students to be an agent of change in the world.

  • About Us

    Founded in 1888, The University of Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit university that is known for outstanding academic quality, a beautiful and technology-rich campus, and a sense of community that helps you feel right at home.

  • Campus Growth

    Through a series of ambitious construction projects—including a new campus center, as well as a new science facility—The University of Scranton has built on our strengths as a community and a recognized leader in higher education.

  • Videos About Scranton

    Haven't been to our campus yet? These videos will give you great insight into life – both in and out of class — at Scranton.

  • Facts About The University of Scranton