University Of Scranton

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

The University of Scranton is a private, co-educational Jesuit university, situated in Scranton, PA. It was established in 1888 by Rev. William O'Hara, the first Bishop of Scranton. The university is a member institution of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The University of Scranton's campus is spread over an area of more than 50 acres. It offers a number of degrees and certificates, and is comprised of the following academic units:

• College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Graduate and Continuing Education
• Kania School of Management
• Panuska College of Professional Studies

The university’s athletic teams take part in the NCAA's Division III and participate in more than 15 varsity sports.

Some of the notable alumni of the University of Scranton are Patrick J. Boland, U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania; John D. Butzner, Jr., former United States federal judge; and Nestor Chylak, Baseball Hall of Famer.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I.

Features of note:

• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 5,651 in 2009-2010 (5,627 full-time equivalent).

About 44% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 56% of the class.

Undergrads are 64% of enrolled students and graduate students are 36%.

Students under 25 years old represent 75% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

SAT Test Scores:

Room and Board

University Of Scranton provides on-campus housing for 2,353 of its 5,627 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Athletics

The school is in the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation for major sports.

Graduate School Focus

University Of Scranton offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate With Arts & Sciences (Fields Other Than Education And Business).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (218 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Finance
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
• Management Information Systems and Services
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (13 awarded)

• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Computer Software Engineering
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Information Science/Studies

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

• Environmental Science

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (2 awarded)

• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (526 awarded)

• Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Educational Leadership and Administration
• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Reading Teacher Education
• Secondary Education and Teaching
• Special Education and Teaching
• Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

ENGINEERING (2 awarded)

• Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Engineering/Industrial Management

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (38 awarded)

• Adult Development and Aging
• Human Services

LIBERAL ARTS (146 awarded)

• Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
• Economics
• English Language and Literature
• Foreign Languages and Literatures
• Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
• French Language and Literature
• German Language and Literature
• History
• International Relations and Affairs
• Latin Language and Literature
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Political Science and Government
• Sociology
• Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS (7 awarded)

• Mathematics

MEDIA (64 awarded)

• Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (32 awarded)

• Health/Health Care Administration/Management
• Public Health Education and Promotion

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (0 awarded)

• Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE (45 awarded)

• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
• Neuroscience

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (93 awarded)

• Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
• Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Anesthetist
• Nursing
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (74 awarded)

• Kinesiology and Exercise Science
• Occupational Therapy/Therapist
• Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (11 awarded)

• Philosophy
• Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE (92 awarded)

• Biochemistry
• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Biophysics
• Biostatistics
• Chemistry
• Physics

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (32 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (83 awarded)

• Counseling Psychology
• Physical Therapy/Therapist
• Psychology
• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling