Your Future Starts at Scranton
You've worked hard to reach your senior year. Now it's time to find a university that will help turn your goals into something more.
For more than 30 years, The University of Scranton has been recognized among America’s best colleges, offering challenging academic programs, professors who know you personally and a welcoming community where every student is valued and supported. What truly sets Scranton apart is the complete experience: an education grounded in purpose, opportunities to get involved and a strong sense of belonging that lasts well beyond graduation.
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Apply Beginning August 1 The Common Application opens on August 1, making it easy to take the first step toward becoming a Scranton Royal. Applying is Free There is no application fee when you apply to Scranton through the Common Application. Scholarship Review is Automatic Every accepted applicant is automatically considered for merit scholarships. There is no separate scholarship application, and recipients are notified in their acceptance letter. In addition, 99% of first-year students receive some form of financial aid. Test Scores are Optional SAT and ACT scores are optional for applicants to all majors. Scranton takes a holistic approach to admission. Along with your GPA and academic coursework, we consider the experiences and qualities that make you who you are—including leadership, service, extracurricular involvement and letters of recommendation. Take the Next Step Your future is waiting. Apply to The University of Scranton and discover what it means to receive an education designed for lifelong success. |
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Application Checklist
Use the following list as a guide in submitting your Scranton application materials:- Complete the free online Common Application
- Official high school transcript
- A letter of recommendation from your guidance counselor
- A copy of your current Proof of Residency card (permanent residents only)
- SAT/ACT scores (optional)
- List of extracurricular activities (optional)
Important Dates
Here are some of the most important dates to remember:- August 1: Common App opens
- September 15: Offers begin to be released for Early Decision
- October 1: File the FAFSA online for need-based aid consideration (use code 003384 for Scranton)
- October 25 and November 8: Fall 2026 Open House
- November 15: Deadline for Early Decision and Early Action
- December 15: Offers released for Early Action
Apply through Common App
"As soon as I visited, I was in love with this place. It just checked all the boxes."
Amelia Semple, English Honors major + Communications minor
