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While we come from different backgrounds and each see the world differently, we share a belief that every one of us has the power and the potential to create a healthier, greener, fairer, kinder world. We learn how to forge our own path and find our own, distinct way. Because it’s what we have in common that makes The University of Scranton so uncommon.
BEST OF IS OUR NORM
Best Overall For 24 years straight, Scranton has made The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges list. For 17 years running, Forbes has named Scranton one of America’s Top Colleges. The Wall Street Journal ranks Scranton among its 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. and recognizes the University for its impact on graduation rates and graduates’ salaries.
Best Undergraduate Programs + Best Business Programs + Best Computer Science Programs + Best Engineering Programs
Best Graduate Programs + Best Accounting Programs + Best Business Analytics Programs + Best Finance Programs + Best Health Administration Programs + Best MBA Specialty Programs
WHERE A DOCTORATE IS NOT OFFERED
+ Best Nursing Programs
+ Best Nurse Anesthesia Programs
+ Best Programs in Accounting
+ Best Nursing Schools: Master’s and Doctor of Nursing Practice
+ Best Programs in Finance — U.S. NEWS
+ Best Occupational Therapy Programs + Best Physical Therapy Programs — U.S. NEWS
Ranked among America’s best colleges for more than 30 years, with so many Best, Most and Top ranked programs and advantages, it’s truly hard to keep track. But the moment you step on campus, you can feel why “best of ” is our norm. And when you come here, you experience those bests for yourself.
Best Catholic College Scranton is listed among the best Catholic colleges in America. — COLLEGE CHOICE — COLLEGE FACTUAL — NICHE.COM
Best Value Regional University in the North, based on academic program quality
10+ years in a row and cost for 10 — U.S. NEWS
Best Business School Our Kania School of Management ranking for 20 years running — THE PRINCETON REVIEW
Best Campus Food & Dorms —BUSINESS INSIDER —THE PRINCETON REVIEW
Best Undergraduate Teaching — U.S. NEWS
Academic Pathfinding Made Easy With 70 majors and 47 minors, plus the niche programs, research opportunities, internships and service learning you’d expect from a much bigger university, we make it easy to find the path you want and take it.
Magis A Scranton education reflects the Jesuit concept of the magis — a restless pursuit of excellence grounded in gratitude.
Unique Access to Internships Thanks to our close proximity to New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., and our global network of over 57,000 alumni.
Undecided? No Problem Take required courses to graduate while you explore your options in one of our three undergraduate colleges.
Karleigh Capobianco Senior • Long Beach, NY Major:
Business Analytics Minors:
Accounting and Business Leadership Research: Business Honors Program; completed research project with David Mahalak, Ph.D., studying the social pillar of ESG on firm financial performance through cluster analysis.
Activities: Portfolio of Responsible Investments under Student Management (PRISM), Wall Street Bootcamp, Operations and Analytics Club, Business Leadership Honors Program, Business Honors Program
Post-Graduation Plans: Returning to BlackRock (where previously completed internship) as a Client Experience Management Analyst
Scranton makes it very easy to get involved and join leadership. Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and try new things.
Jordon Wagner Senior • Falls, PA Major:
Biology Minor:
Biochemistry Research: University Honors Program Research in the Seid Lab; working with Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist Dean Clerico, MD, and co-author of three peer-reviewed articles.
Activities: President of the University’s Mountain Sports Club, Medical Assistant at Valley ENT, Rental Manager at Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals, Member of the University’s Health Professions Organization
Post-Graduation Plans: Already accepted to Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine D.O. Program
The Scranton area has so many hidden gems. All you have to do is look.
SOAR
Student Opportunities in Academic Research
Work with professors on research projects and potentially publish in academic journals. Scranton funds student travel and showcases scholarly and creative work in all academic areas.
THR1VE Scranton’s THR1VE program supports first-generation college students with one-to-one mentoring, group programs, events and resources.
PreProfessional Advising Our pre-professional programs prepare students for top professional schools with advising and counseling for engineering, health, law and medical fields.
Global Classroom Scranton students have studied, interned and participated in service projects in over 50 countries. Want to travel the world? We’ll help you plan.
WHAT PATH WILL YOU TAKE? A college education is an important investment, and a chance to map out your future. At Scranton, you’ll find valuable choices, meaningful opportunities, and the guidance to help you choose the path that’s right for you.
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A FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR With nearly 50 topics to choose from and just 18 students per seminar, you’ll bond with classmates and your faculty advisor as you dig deep and explore topics you care about.
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With study abroad and global internship opportunities, you can explore the world, experience new cultures, and bring a global perspective back to your Scranton education.
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GET WHERE YOU WANT TO GO Your future starts with the choices you make now. Explore Scranton and see how you can build a roadmap that leads to purpose, opportunity, and impact.
Paul A. Datti, Ph.D., CRC, HS-BCP Professor and Director, Counseling and Human Services Program
With each aspect of my teaching, I consider and respect each student and tailor the classes to them. What is important for them to learn? How can I help them learn, considering that many have different learning styles? How do I ensure that my classroom is as inclusive as possible? And might I make it a little bit fun for them?
“I have the pleasure of writing many recommendation letters and hearing wonderful news about my students getting into their grad school of choice or landing meaningful jobs. And because we get to know our students, I hear from them throughout their lives. The Jesuits were onto something with their idea of ‘caring for the whole person.’”
I believe that faculty are important role models as we advise and mentor our students. This includes ‘care for the whole person’ with support for not only academic performance, but also other areas of wellness. “A Scranton education leads to standout graduates because each student’s unique aspirations, intelligence and humanity are sparked and tended in the best of ways. No doubt what contributes to our recognition for excellence is the care we take with every student. It’s a whole-person approach to teaching and advising that means you are really seen, known, understood and valued for the person you are.”
Cura Personalis
Renée Hakim, PT, Ph.D., NCS emeritus Chairperson, Program Director Department of Physical Therapy
A hallmark of our Jesuit education is our core value of cura personalis — respect for the uniqueness of each individual.
FOR AND WI You’ll belong to a community that’s working to make a difference not just in Scranton, but around the globe. The Greenhouse Project Through education, wholesome food and healthy active living, the goal is to educate children and adults about horticulture, health, preventing disease through diet, and locally grown food.
F.I.R.S.T.
(FIRST-YEARS INVOLVED IN REFLECTIVE SERVICE TOGETHER)
First-year students participate in five days of service in the Scranton community immediately preceding Fall Welcome.
Take Back the Night
Annual global rally against interpersonal violence and sexual assault with The Clothesline Project displaying shirts created over a number of years expressing such experiences.
Royals give back to the community
ITH OTHERS Lackawanna River Conservation
Field opportunities include river, trail and conservancy preserve stewardship, native plant rescue and more.
Friends of the Poor
Help with food pantries, furniture giveaways, sorting and distributing clothing, children’s programming and senior living.
Domestic & International Service Trips From Arizona and California to Belize and Ecuador, service projects focus on food, shelter, medical care, disaster relief, tutoring and mentoring children, refugee assistance and working with persons with disabilities.
To get a good sense of daily life at Scranton, three students share their classes, clubs and conversations in a single day and the stops they make along the way.
Grab coffee at Starbucks with my roommate
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DeNAPLES CENTER
Gym workout— leg day! PILARZ HALL
Molly Senior Major: Early and Primary Teacher Education
Business Policy and Strategy
Sushi for lunch with my fellow student teachers
KANIA SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Matthew Sophomore Major: Business Administration
Sedona Junior Majors: Physiology + Pre-Physician Assistant Track
Cellular and Integrated Physiology
Sit down and chat with a professor—“I’m bound to run into one (or two!)”
Dinner and a movie downtown with friends
SCRANTON ART HAUS, LACKAWANNA AVE
NORTHERN LIGHTS COFFEE HOUSE LEAHY CENTER
CHAPMAN LAKE DICKSON CITY
Saturday group trip to hike and kayak
“We love to drive into Dickson City to go shopping.”
Pizza night event
Pickleball practice. “Rec sports at the Byron are the best.”
Pickup Lacrosse with teammates
BYRON REC COMPLEX
DIONNE GREEN
Intro to Early Childhood Special Education
SAINT THOMAS HALL
Photography Club meeting
LOYOLA SCIENCE CENTER
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Philly Cheesesteak dinner with suitemates BACKYARD ALE HOUSE
Admissions Office “greeter” shift
2 HOURS TO NYC
THE ESTATE
2 HOURS TO PHL
No crowns needed. Because everyone is equally valued, and each person’s success grows because of that. What’s king at Scranton are relationships from the friends you really will have forever to the professors who attend your games, plays and concerts, to the dining staff who make your favorite foods, to the alumni helping you with internships and jobs.
“I want all of our graduates to leave here resilient and empathetic. Resilient so that they can be strong and confident in themselves and ready to take on the world. Empathetic, so they will be genuinely committed to helping others.” —Joseph G. Marina, S.J. President
During the 2025-2026 season, the Lady Royals women’s basketball team posted a historic 31-1 record and made it to the NCAA Division III championship game.
PLAY THE ROYAL WAY
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with gratitude and greatness, mutual respect and total care. That’s just part of what instills Royal pride in each other and in ourselves. Ours is a winning tradition both on and off the field.
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Intramural sports like pickleball, dodgeball, KanJam, roundnet, and volleyball
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NCAA Tournament Appearances
NCAA Final Four Appearances
Academic All-Americans
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Club sports, from cheerleading and crew to rugby and ice hockey
$14m
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14k
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Surrounded by Creativity Students from all academic areas create and enjoy visual and performing arts here, including Performance Music, The Aquinas (newspaper), Esprit (literary magazine), University Players, Liva Arts Company, A Cappella and dance.
#2 Best
College Food We’ve said it before, but it bears repeating because good food can’t help but make you feel more at home. Niche.com places Scranton among the best in Pennsylvania.
Comfort, Connection &
BELONGING
Scranton has such high retention and graduation rates because this is a campus where students want to be. Named among the friendliest and healthiest universities, with dining and residence halls ranked among the best in the nation, no matter where you’re from, there’s a feeling of belonging and comfort here.
Be Well
Multicultural Center Explore and celebrate the diverse identities and perspectives of students‘ cultural backgrounds.
Our Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW) promotes a healthier campus community by offering physical wellness programs like yoga and fitness classes, and emotional wellness initiatives focusing on stress, work-life balance and self-care.
Springfest Is an annual festival that features live music, battle of the bands, games, food and fundraisers.
Welcome to Chapman Lake Student retreats are held several times a year at our beautiful Retreat Center 12 miles from campus.
300 Students participate in instrumental and choral performing ensemble opportunities each year.
Housing Guaranteed Ranging from traditional residences for first-year students, to suite-style housing for sophomores, to apartments for juniors and seniors, housing is guaranteed for four consecutive years. PLUS—light housekeeping is included for the first two years.
168,000
Service Hours Volunteered by Scranton students locally, nationally and globally each year.
GRAD No Opportunity Too Big for a Scranton
Here’s what our graduates find: Wherever their path leads — into their careers, graduate school or their communities — Scranton graduates are ready to pursue what’s next with confidence. They leave with the ethical foundation, hands-on experience and skills to hold their own and make a meaningful difference.
99%
of our most recent graduating classes were employed, in graduate or professional school, or engaged in service within one year of graduating.
Class of 2026 Destinations Sophia Ciabattoni ’26 BS in Accounting Audit Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Joseph Mazich ’26
BS in Business Analytics Minor in Accounting + Philosophy Analyst, Tiffany & Co., Global Client & Performance Group, NYC
Jordyn Rumsey ’26 BS in Nursing Minor in Psychology
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse Resident, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Erica Czerwinski ’26
BS in Psychology + Philosophy Brain, Behavior & Cognition Ph.D. Program, Washington University in St. Louis
Kieran McCormack ’23, G’26
BS in Kinesiology + Doctor of Physical Therapy Minor in Psychology Residency Program, AdventHealth, Orlando, FL
Maria Spinelli ’26 BS in Biology Minor in Biochemistry
Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris (VMD), University of Pennsylvania
BS in Exercise Science + Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapist & Owner, Neuro Home Wellness
Scranton provided so many opportunities for me to grow not only as an educator but also as an individual. In my senior year, I was awarded the first Noyce Scholarship, which helps aspiring STEM educators grow their skills with a special emphasis on teaching in high-need districts.”
BS + MBA in Finance Senior Wealth Strategy Associate, UBS Private Wealth Management
The University of Scranton develops young talent in a confident yet humble way that leads them to excel professionally. That’s a definite asset in the workplace.”
Lauren Cawley ’23 BS in Secondary Education + Mathematics, Math and Business Teacher, Honesdale High School
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Neil Shitut ’17, G’18
Scranton taught me the power of hard work and loyalty and helped mold me into the clinician and business owner I am today. But more importantly, it gave me lifelong mentors and friends. Scranton is a family. As soon as someone says they went to Scranton, there is an unspoken loyalty and drive to help each other. It is a life-changing place.”
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Lexi McGivern ’17, G’20
Graduating Royals join a community of more than 57,000 alumni around the world in every industry. They’re also part of a larger, global alumni community (2.5 million) of Jesuit universities, such as Georgetown, Boston College, and Fordham.
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When analyzed among 4,500 U.S. colleges, the Scranton return on investment (ROI) ranks among the Top 7% in the nation and among the Top 16% of alumni median salaries.
My Scranton education enabled me to develop personally and professionally in ways that were unimaginable. It continues to fuel an intellectual curiosity and a desire to make a positive impact in all aspects of my life.”
Paul Lameo ’94 BS in Accounting Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP