- Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.58, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- SAT, middle 50%: 590–660 reading and writing, 570–658 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–30 composite
- Average net price: $32,100 a year (2022–23)
University of Scranton average GPA
University of Scranton reported an average high school GPA of 3.58 for its first-year students, in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
University of Scranton acceptance rate
University of Scranton admitted 7,852 of 9,666 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Scranton in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 590 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 610 | 658 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT English | 24 | 27 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 25 | 29 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1237 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Scranton looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Scranton awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $32,100 a year at University of Scranton in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average high school GPA at University of Scranton?
The average high school GPA of University of Scranton's first-year students who submitted one is 3.58, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this average can't be compared directly with your own GPA. Source: University of Scranton Common Data Set 2025–26.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Scranton?
University of Scranton's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,852 of 9,666 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do University of Scranton students have?
The middle 50% of University of Scranton's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (25% of them) scored 590–660 in Reading and Writing and 570–658 in Math. The median scores were 620 (Reading and Writing) and 610 (Math).
What ACT scores do University of Scranton students have?
The middle 50% of University of Scranton's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (4% of them) had composite scores of 25–30, with a median of 27.
Does University of Scranton accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Scranton awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at University of Scranton?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $32,100 a year at University of Scranton, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of ScrantonU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- University of Scranton Common Data Set 2025–26University of Scranton: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).