University of Scranton GPA (3.58) & Acceptance Rate (81%)

Q: What is the acceptance rate at the 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.

Q: What share of the University of Scranton students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

69.4% of University of Scranton's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (26.5%) had 3.50–3.74, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

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)

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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	19%
3.75–3.99	23.9%
3.50–3.74	26.5%
3.25–3.49	11.4%
3.00–3.24	10.5%
2.50–2.99	8.3%
2.00–2.49	0.4%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as University of Scranton reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

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.

University of Scranton is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Scranton, Pennsylvania, with 3,613 undergraduates.

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

25% submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores, as University of Scranton reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

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

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Scranton's admissions office before you apply.

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

Is it easy to get into the University of Scranton?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Scranton admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How important is GPA for getting into the University of Scranton?

A lot: University of Scranton requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at the 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.

What share of the University of Scranton students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

69.4% of University of Scranton's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (26.5%) had 3.50–3.74, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Scranton?

Check University of Scranton's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Scranton was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 25% sent SAT scores and 4% sent ACT scores.

What GPA do you need to get into the University of Scranton?

University of Scranton doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.58, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Scranton students have?

The middle 50% of University of Scranton's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 590–660 in reading and writing and 570–658 in math; ACT composite 25–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Do I have a chance at the University of Scranton with a 3.0 GPA?

It would be on the low side there: 8.7% of University of Scranton's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 81% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What do students pay at the University of Scranton after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $32,100 a year at University of Scranton in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does the 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.

Before you apply, check the University of Scranton's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

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).

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