Accepted Student Profile - Average

We will superscore your SAT, meaning we will take your best math score and combine it with your best evidence-based reading score.

This information is meant to be a helpful reference. It is not meant to guarantee your acceptance, nor is it meant to discourage students who fall outside of these ranges from applying.

The University of Scranton takes a holistic approach to reviewing its applicants. Typical Scranton students have excelled academically in high school and have distinguished themselves through extracurricular activities, leadership and community service.

Our most competitive majors include the sciences and health sciences, especially Nursing, Occupational Therapy and our Doctor of Physical Therapy program (guaranteed seat). We strongly encourage applicants to apply Early Action (non-binding) for these programs.

Please see our SAT/ACT Optional Admission webpage.

August 1: Common App opens 
Students can apply for Early Decision, Early Action or Regular Decision beginning August 1 prior to their senior year of high school.

September 15: Offers begin to be released for Early Decision 
Early Decision applicants will receive a decision two weeks following their completed application, beginning September 15. Once an Early Decision applicant has received their financial aid package, they will have two weeks to accept their offer and commit to Scranton.

October 26 and November 9: Fall 2025 Open House
Learn all about The University of Scranton at our fall Open House

November 15: Deadline for Early Decision and Early Action
The application deadline for both Early Decision and Early Action applicants is November 15. Early Decision is binding, and if you are accepted through Early Decision to Scranton, you must withdraw applications to other institutions and enroll at Scranton. You are not permitted to apply to other Early Decision programs; however, you can apply to non-restrictive Early Action programs at other institutions at the same time. Early Action at Scranton is not binding.

December 15: Offers released for Early Action
Early Action applicants will receive an offer on December 15.

December: File the FAFSA online for need-based aid consideration
The FAFSA Title IV code for The University of Scranton is 003384. 

December 15: Regular Decision Admissions Application Review Begins
Regular Decision applications will be reviewed. Regular Decision Applicants will be notified on a rolling basis.

Late January to Early February: Need-based financial aid notification begins 

May 1: National Candidates' Reply Date 
Admitted applicants must reserve their place in the fall class by this date. This is accomplished by submitting a deposit online through your status page; instructions are included in your acceptance packet.

For frequently asked questions related to application review, Early Action, scholarship & financial aid and SAT/ACTs, please visit our FAQ page.