Admissions & Financial Aid Brochure 2020-2021

A PREMIER EDUCATION SINCE 1888

ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID 2020-2021

THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON

APPLYING TO SCRANTON At Scranton, each student is a person, not a number. That’s why we don’t make our admissions decisions solely based on numbers. We consider many factors, including coursework, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, leadership, community service and extracurricular activities.

AC C EPT ED STUD E NT P R O F IL E (MIDDLE 50%) SAT

GPA

1120 –1290

3.4 –3.9 88–98 (4.0 scale)

ACT

24–30

(100 scale)

Composite score

THE APPLICATION

SAT/ACT OPTIONAL

Apply for free online: Common Application

Eligibility Criteria

• Official High School Transcript • SAT/ACT • School Counselor Recommendation

TEST EXEMPT • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, if you have been unable to sit for an SAT/ACT exam, you can still be considered for excluded test optional programs

• Top 30% of class • If school does not rank, 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) • Interview may be required For excluded programs, please visit: admissions.scranton.edu/optional

DATES TO R E M E M BE R October 1

*Begin Filing the FAFSA

November 15

Early Action Applications Due

December 15

Early Action Notification Begins

December 15

Regular Decision Application Review Begins

January 15 March 1 May 1 SCRANTON.EDU/APPLY

**Financial Aid Notification Begins Preferred Deadline for Freshman Applications Confirmation Reply Date You can apply online for free using the Common Application.

* Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov / Our school code is 003384. / ** Please allow two weeks from FAFSA filing date.

A PREMIER EDUCATION SINCE 1888

AN AFFORDABLE EDUCATION The University of Scranton offers an affordable yet exceptional education in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition. With 96 percent of our first-year students receiving scholarships and/or grants, you’ll find a University of Scranton education to be well within reach.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Faber Scholarship Partial-tuition

Scholarship awards range from $15,000 to $26,000 per year.

Recipients are typically in the top 40% of their high school class, have a minimum SAT score of 1080 or 21 ACT (Composite score) and a 2.95 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale). The average Faber award was $16,500 for the 2020-21 academic year.

Requirements for entry year 2020-21: • Minimum 1080 SAT score or 21 ACT (Composite score)* • Minimum 2.95 GPA (4.0 scale) • Top 40% of class * SAT/ACT Optional and Test Exempt applicants will also be reviewed for scholarship.

GRANTS

Presidential Scholarship Full-tuition

Xavier Grant

Presidential scholars are typically in the top 2% of their class, have a minimum SAT score of 1450 or 32 ACT (Composite score) and a GPA of 3.9 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). These are offered to a limited number of qualified students on a competitive basis in early February.

Dean’s Scholarship Partial-tuition

Recipients are typically in the top 20% of their class, with a minimum SAT score of 1360 or 29 ACT (Composite score) and a 3.5 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale), or are in the top 10% of their class, with a minimum SAT score of 1270 or 27 ACT (Composite score) and a 3.8 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale). The average Dean’s scholarship award was $23,000 for the 2020-21 academic year.

Loyola Scholarship Partial-tuition

Recipients are typically in the top 30% of their class and have a minimum SAT score of 1170 or 24 ACT (Composite score) and a 3.2 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale). The average Loyola scholarship award was $18,500 for the 2020-21 academic year.

Arrupe Scholarship Partial-tuition

Recipients are students of color who typically rank in the top 40% of their class, with a minimum SAT score of 1080 or 21 ACT (Composite score) and a 2.95 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale). The average Arrupe scholarship award was $18,000 for the 2020-21 academic year.

Recipients for this need-based award are selected after the FAFSA is filed and an estimate of an expected family contribution is calculated. The average award was $9,000 for the 2020-21 academic year.

Claver Grant This need-based award is awarded as a supplement to our Xavier Grant to students of color demonstrating financial need. The average award was $12,000 for the 2020-21 academic year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

• University Grants • Federal & State Grants, Loans & Work Study • Tuition Payment Plan • Family Tuition Discount

Need-based Aid: FAFSA form required FAFSA website: studentaid.gov FAFSA school code: 003384

T U I T I ON, FEES & AVE R AG E F INANC IAL AID PAC K AG E Along with offering generous financial aid packages, Scranton is committed to making education affordable, maintaining tuition increases of under 3%.

$47,084

$15,646

$62,730

$36,500

Tuition & Fees

Room & Board

Total Direct Cost

Average Financial Aid Package

(2020-2021)

(not including parent & private loans)

For more complete financial aid information, please see our Comprehensive Guide to Financial Aid Programs at scranton.edu/finaidguide.

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AMONG THE TOP 10 MASTER’S UNIVERSITIES IN THE NORTH FOR 26 YEARS U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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TOP 15% IN THE NATION FOR MEDIAN SALARIES OF ALUMNI PAYSCALE

“NO. 22” FOR IMPACT ON EARNINGS THE ECONOMIST

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Any applicant who has questions about the nondiscrimination policy, or has concerns about discrimination on the basis of sex should contact: Title IX Coordinator, c/o • The Office of Equity and Diversity • Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Rm 311 • TitleIX@scranton.edu • (570) 941-6645