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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton

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Dunmore, PA

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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton, in Dunmore, PA, is a public very small school, enrolling around 793 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 99% of applicants. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Information Science/Studies, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $91,671/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate99%
SAT range1100–1270
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads793
Yield (admits who enroll)11%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$27,862
4-year grad rate35%
Median earnings, 10yr out$63,435

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans57%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out68%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other$81,617/yr
Biology, General$64,910/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$73,308/yr
Business/Commerce, General$65,292/yr
Business/Corporate Communications$55,840/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Information Science/Studies$91,671/yr
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering$87,997/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$50,299/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$45,943/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$91,032/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$58,195/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences$69,102/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$67,399/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$49,543/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingNo
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacityNot reported
Typical room chargeNot reported
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton's acceptance rate?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton in Dunmore, PA admits approximately 99% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton?

Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton typically score between 1100–1270 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton cost?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,862 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton require students to live on campus?

No -- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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