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.

Nestled in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Northeast region, The University’s 58-acre hillside campus is in the heart of Scranton, a community of 75,000 within a greater metropolitan area of 750,000 people. 

Scranton offers 61 bachelor’s degree programs, 45 minors, 25 master’s degree programs and a doctor of physical therapy program through four colleges and schools. Visit our Undergraduate and Graduate program pages to see the full range of available majors.

Always Improving

Since 2003, we've invested more than $237 million in campus improvements, either completed or under way. The first phase of the Loyola Science Center, as well as the new apartment/fitness complex on Mulberry Street, were completed in fall 2011. We're also in the midst of a beautification project that will extend the Commons and improve Mulberry Street, the gateway to campus. See how our campus has grown.

Nationally Ranked

• For 10 consecutive years, one of The Princeton Review's "376 Best Colleges."
• Among 198 colleges included in Barron’s "Best Buys in College Education."
• Named in U.S. News and World Report’s "America’s Best Colleges" edition as
  • among the 10 top master's universities in the North for 18 consecutive years
  • named among only 45 colleges in the nation recognized as “up and coming” 
  • a "Great Schools at a Great Price" for eight consecutive years

»More Outcomes and National Recognition. 

Our Mission

The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share its way of proceeding.  The University is a community dedicated to the freedom of inquiry and personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share its life.

Visit Us

You’ll be surprised at what Scranton has to offer.  But don’t take our word for it, come and see for yourself!