The University of Scranton

The University of Scranton is a private Catholic Jesuit university located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA, founded in 1888 as Saint Thomas College, attaining university status in 1938 and coming under Jesuit administration in 1942, which shaped its strong liberal arts foundation, commitment to intellectual inquiry, ethical integrity, and social justice. The campus spans about 58 acres in the heart of the city in northeastern Pennsylvania with convenient access via Interstate 81 and close driving distances to major cities like New York City, Philadelphia, and Syracuse. Scranton offers a broad range of ≈70 undergraduate programs and more than 40 graduate programs across disciplines including arts, business, sciences, health sciences, and professional studies, supported by comprehensive academic accreditations. The university emphasizes personalized education with small class sizes, active faculty engagement, research opportunities, and international student inclusion, enriching students’ academic and professional development. Campus life features cultural activities, athletics (NCAA Division III teams), modern facilities, and service‑oriented student engagement aligned with Jesuit educational values.