A 119-year-old private institution in Pennsylvania's Pocono Northeast, The University of Scranton is a selective and highly ranked university. Scranton offers small class sizes and the personal attention expected of a leading private university, while offering high quality online degree programs to maximize the flexibility and convenience working professionals demand.
The University of Scranton is known for its outstanding academics and exceptional sense of community. As one of 28 Jesuit schools in the United States, The University of Scranton belongs to an elite group that continues a history of dedication to developing the whole person. Notable achievements include:
For the 13th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" edition ranked The University of Scranton among the 10 Top Master's Universities in the North, the survey's largest and most competitive region. For three consecutive years, Scranton has ranked among Universities — Masters in the North in the category "Great Schools at a Great Price," a ranking that relates academic quality to the cost of attendance.
