University of Scranton Acceptance Rate
Scranton, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,530
- Admitted
- 8,039
- Yield
- 12.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Scranton's acceptance rate has risen from 77.3% in 2014–15 to 84.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 9,404 to 9,530 (+1%) over that period.
Its 84.4% rate makes University of Scranton more selective than about 33% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 43%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (82.9% for women vs 86.4% for men, a 3.5-point gap). University of Scranton has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 12.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,404 | 7,266 | 77.3% | 1,084 |
| 2015–16 | 10,049 | 7,256 | 72.2% | 919 |
| 2016–17 | 10,114 | 7,540 | 74.6% | 1,015 |
| 2017–18 | 10,002 | 7,480 | 74.8% | 908 |
| 2018–19 | 9,968 | 7,296 | 73.2% | 955 |
| 2019–20 | 9,545 | 7,285 | 76.3% | 1,009 |
| 2020–21 | 9,291 | 7,315 | 78.7% | 895 |
| 2021–22 | 9,111 | 7,315 | 80.3% | 895 |
| 2022–23 | 9,530 | 8,039 | 84.4% | 1,058 |
| 2023–24 | 9,530 | 8,039 | 84.4% | 1,028 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,617 | 4,657 | 82.9% |
| Men | 3,913 | 3,382 | 86.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–660 | 31% |
| SAT Math | 570–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–30 | 4% |
How University of Scranton compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Scranton's acceptance rate?
University of Scranton's acceptance rate is 84.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,039 admitted of 9,530 applicants).
Is University of Scranton test optional?
University of Scranton is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Scranton?
University of Scranton received 9,530 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,039.
What SAT score do you need for University of Scranton?
Admitted students at University of Scranton typically scored 580–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Scranton getting harder to get into?
University of Scranton has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 77.3% in 2014–15 to 84.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.scranton.edu/.