University of Scranton

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Scranton?

The University of Scranton charges private-university tuition rather than separate in-state and out-of-state undergraduate rates. For the reported 2024-25 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition was $53,208, with required fees of $569. Those published charges are a starting point, not necessarily the amount a student ultimately pays after aid.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $53,208.
• Required undergraduate fees, 2024-25: $569.
• Typical room and board, 2024-25: $17,856.
• Estimated books and supplies, 2024-25: $1,300.

Adding those listed categories produces $72,933 for the year before transportation and personal expenses. It is not a complete cost-of-attendance estimate, and an off-campus or commuting student's housing and food expenses may differ. Part-time study is billed differently; the reported undergraduate per-credit charge was $1,137.

Grants can substantially reduce the published price, but borrowing does not reduce what a student must eventually repay. Reported average grant aid to undergraduates was $32,494, while 64% of students received student loans. Average net prices also varied by family income: the reported figure was $23,407 for families earning up to $48,000 and $39,348 for those earning above $110,000. These are group averages, not individual offers. Eligible students may receive federal or state grants, institutional scholarships, loans, or military education benefits; the financial aid application and each award's conditions determine what applies to a particular student.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Scranton?

University of Scranton students can pursue part-time employment while enrolled, including positions that may be designated Federal Work-Study. Federal Work-Study is a need-based aid program: an eligible student earns wages through an approved job rather than receiving the entire award as an upfront tuition discount.

A student without a Work-Study award may still qualify for other campus jobs, depending on vacancies and hiring rules. Internships are another category: they may be paid or unpaid and can carry academic credit, but the university does not require an internship of every student. Students should distinguish an aid offer's Work-Study amount from guaranteed earnings and check job postings, schedules, and eligibility with the relevant student-employment and financial aid offices.