About University of Scranton
The University of Scranton is a private Catholic university in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in the northeastern part of the state. It is sponsored by the Society of Jesus and is known for its Jesuit educational tradition. The university serves undergraduate and graduate students on a residential campus in the city of Scranton.
Scranton offers a broad range of academic programs through its colleges and schools, with strengths in the liberal arts, business, health professions, education, and the sciences. The university is also known for its emphasis on service, ethics, and experiential learning, which are central themes in Jesuit higher education. Students can pursue both undergraduate majors and graduate and professional study.
- Jesuit tradition with a strong emphasis on ethics, service, and whole-person education
- Private university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional study
- Located in Scranton, Pennsylvania on a residential urban campus
- Regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Transfer and exam credit are handled through official university review and published policies