Admission & test scores

University of Scranton SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1160–1318 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 26. University of Scranton admits 81% of applicants — largely open. 85% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1160–1318middle half of admits

ACT midpoint26admitted students

Acceptance rate81%largely open

First-year retention85%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

1160

Average

1237

75th percentile

1318

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1160 and a quarter above 1318. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 3,554.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, Wisconsin	1239	25	78%	$36,110
University of Toledo Toledo, Ohio	1235	25	92%	$12,744
Lebanon Valley College Annville, Pennsylvania	1240	—	84%	$52,080
Southwestern University Georgetown, Texas	1241	28	43%	$53,813
University of Redlands Redlands, California	1241	29	83%	$60,878
Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania	1232	—	81%	$59,850

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

University of Scranton admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for University of Scranton?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 1160 and 1318 on the SAT, with an average of 1237. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does University of Scranton require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 26.

How hard is it to get into University of Scranton?

University of Scranton admits 81% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 85% return for a second year.

Does University of Scranton require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.