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ABOUT US

A 119-year-old institution in Pennsylvania’s Pocono northeast region, Scranton is a selective and highly ranked university. We offer the outstanding academics and personal attention expected of a leading private university, combined with an exceptional sense of community. As one of just 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States, Scranton belongs to an elite group that continues a history of dedication to providing an excellent education suited to meet the challenges and opportunities of today’s world.

History

A comprehensive, coeducational institution, The University of Scranton is, by tradition, choice, and heartfelt commitment, a Catholic and Jesuit university. Founded in 1888 as Saint Thomas College by the Most Reverend William G. O'Hara, D.D., the first bishop of Scranton, it achieved university status in 1938, and was entrusted to the care of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) in 1942.

Mission Statement

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 in 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 in its life.

Campus

Scranton has built 25 new buildings and renovated 38 others on our 54-acre campus since 1984. A campus-wide voice, video and data network links virtually every room and building on campus and provides Internet access to the world. Among the most technologically advanced buildings on campus is Brennan Hall, home to the Kania School of Management.

Library

The 484,000-volume Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library is the leading academic library in northeastern Pennsylvania. The Library is fully integrated into the University's campus-wide voice, video and data network, and offers such electronic resources as an online catalog, over 125 Internet Index/Databases, over 15,630 full-text journals, 24x7 online chat reference, online request forms and document delivery.

Enrollment

Our student population is approximately 5,300, including adult, part-time and graduate students.

Alumni

Among our more than 40,000 alumni are almost 1,800 Scranton MBA alumni, a network of dedicated professionals who can be found in 17 states and nine countries across the globe. The University of Scranton Online MBA conveys practical, real-world knowledge and essential skills to advance our graduates into high-demand career fields.

Location

The University of Scranton is located in Pennsylvania's Pocono Northeast. The City of Scranton has a population over 75,000 people. Driving distance from New York City, Philadelphia, Trenton or Syracuse is approximately 125 miles.