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| Latin: Universitas Scrantonensis | |
Former names | St. Thomas College (1888–1938) |
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| Motto | Religio Mores Cultura (Latin) |
Motto in English | Religion Morals Culture |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1888 |
Religious affiliation | Catholic (Jesuit) |
Academic affiliation | AJCU ACCU NAICU CIC |
| Endowment | $218.1 million (2020)[1] |
| President | Joseph G. Marina |
Academic staff | 304 |
| Students | 5,422 |
| Undergraduates | 3,910 |
| Postgraduates | 1,512 |
| Location | , U.S. 41°24′18″N 75°39′18″W / 41.405°N 75.655°W |
| Campus | Urban, 58 acres (23.5 ha) |
| Fight song | "Great Battling Royals" |
| Colors | Purple & white |
| Nickname | Royals / Lady Royals |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III - LC |
| Mascot | Iggy the Royal Wolf |
| Website | scranton.edu |
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The University of Scranton is a private Jesuit university in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1888 by William O'Hara, the first Bishop of Scranton, as St. Thomas College.[2] In 1938, the college was elevated to university status and took the name The University of Scranton.[3] The institution was operated by the Diocese of Scranton from its founding until 1897. While the Diocese of Scranton retained ownership of the university, it was administered by the Lasallian Christian Brothers from 1888 to 1942.[4] In 1942, the Society of Jesus took ownership and control of the university.[5] During the 1960s, the university became an independent institution under a lay board of trustees.
The university is composed of three colleges that each contain both undergraduate and graduate programs.[6] It offers 65 bachelor's degrees, 29 master's degrees, and 4 doctoral programs.[7]
The university enrolls approximately 6,000 graduate and undergraduate students. Most of its students are from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.[6] In 2016, about 58% of its undergraduate students were women and 42% men.[8] In its graduate programs, about 62% are women students and 38% men. The university has about 300 full-time faculty members, approximately 200 of which are tenured.[6]
- ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- ^ "History of the University". The University of Scranton. University of Scranton. 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- ^ "Timeline: University of Scranton". digitalservices.scranton.edu. Retrieved 2017-07-24.
- ^ Knies, Michael (1999). "The Deal That Saved Scranton". The Scranton Journal. University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- ^ Knies, Michael (3 March 1998). "Christian Brothers Arrive in Scranton 100 Years Ago This School Year, 1998". University of Scranton Archives. University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- ^ a b c "Facts About Us". The University of Scranton. University of Scranton. 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- ^ "University Catalogs". www.scranton.edu. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ "Best Colleges: University of Scranton". U.S. News & World Report Higher Education Rankings. U.S. News & World Report L.P. 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.