University of Scranton

University of Scranton is a private, Catholic university located in Scranton, PA. It is a relatively well-rated institution, ranked one hundred and eighty-second in America, and has an acceptance rate of 73%. It has a small sized student body with full-time enrollment of 3,448 undergraduate students. 9% of Scranton's graduates obtain a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Additional favored picks include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Health Professions, and Accounting, but there are 51 total courses of study to choose from. Its philosophy, nursing and health care management programs are all ranked 4th in Pennsylvania. In addition, Scranton placed 2nd in PA for best Catholic colleges. Tuition runs $42,305 per year at the sticker price. Before you discount applying due to monetary constraints, know that each and every Scranton undergrad is awarded financial aid. 83% of University of Scranton undergraduates proudly walk on commencement day, prepared to enter the labor force. On average, alumni go on to make an annual salary of $45,100 two years after school. After four additional years in the job market, their average yearly income rises 27.5% to $57,500, which is 43.4% more than the national median. Applicants might also want to be aware that about four fifths of applicants submit the SAT. Also, it does not offer a teacher certification program, and 2% of classes have 40 to 99 students. Concerning finances, be aware that it offers a tuition guarantee plan, insuring that your tuition will remain fixed during your enrollment. For its campus safety, Scranton received an 8.24 and Scranton's diversity rating on School Authority is 8.24. With respect to the campus experience, Scranton has 11 men's varsity teams, such as swimming and diving, tennis, and lacrosse. Lastly, two years after college, 95% of graduates are gainfully employed and one out of every four graduates rake in $39,500 or less six years after completing their studies.