University Scranton
Most Reverend William O'Hara established the University of Scranton in 1888. It is a private university anchored in the liberal arts. As a Catholic university, spirituality is at the heart of the institution's traditions and mission. Scranton follows a 3-semester calendar and has an approximately 3,900 student admission. The university lies in a 60-acre stretch of land, located in the center of the city.
The university is known for its interactive and experiential approach to learning. It gives is students liberty to inquire and develop as an individual with wisdom and integrity. Scranton is primarily driven by its spiritual vision and its dedication to excellence. It aims for a higher education that is transformational and will prepare its student to take on the world.
It has more than 66 undergraduate programs, 45 minors, and other programs for Master's or concentrations. They also have 30 master degree programs that can be completed on campus or online.
The university supports 23 athletic programs in NCAA Division III. It participates in the Landmark Conference where it supports 23 sports. Scranton had four national championships under its name and competed in NCAA Final Eight and conference championships. The university recently lay a $250 million budget for new building constructions including a fitness center, residential buildings, and a rehabilitation center. The university built an athletics campus to cater to its baseball, field hockey, and soccer teams.
The university is known for its interactive and experiential approach to learning. It gives is students liberty to inquire and develop as an individual with wisdom and integrity. Scranton is primarily driven by its spiritual vision and its dedication to excellence. It aims for a higher education that is transformational and will prepare its student to take on the world.
It has more than 66 undergraduate programs, 45 minors, and other programs for Master's or concentrations. They also have 30 master degree programs that can be completed on campus or online.
The university supports 23 athletic programs in NCAA Division III. It participates in the Landmark Conference where it supports 23 sports. Scranton had four national championships under its name and competed in NCAA Final Eight and conference championships. The university recently lay a $250 million budget for new building constructions including a fitness center, residential buildings, and a rehabilitation center. The university built an athletics campus to cater to its baseball, field hockey, and soccer teams.
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Anyone who wishes to enroll in the university should submit an application on or before March 1. They schedule an early application on November 15. The university selects its applicants carefully and only admits an approximate percentage of 75%. To enroll, you have to present your ACT or SAT scores on or before March 1.
The ratio of student to faculty is 13:1 and the average number of students in a class is 19. Among the popular, significant programs in the university are nursing, accounting, biology, and business administration. The university has a retention rate of 90% and returns for their second year at the university. |
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For every 41 male, there are 59 female students in the total population of 4,000 students in the university. A large percentage of 65% of students live on campus. Scranton supports ministry-based programs and student-led activities to enrich students' classroom learning. There are available clubs and organizations that students can join. True to its core Christian values, the university includes various activities for students to explore and strengthen their faith through campus ministries.
Undergraduate students are granted with financial assistance that amounts to $23,000 annually. More than 70% of undergraduate students benefit from this financial aid. Enrollment in the university is relatively affordable because of the various financial subsidies offered by the local and federal department.
The university offers various student-run services including, women's center, mental health, job placement, and health services. Scranton prioritizes students' safety through its police services as well as emergency and campus security. They allow alcohol in the university for as long as students who have it are of legal age.
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