University of Scranton

What University of Scranton does

The University of Scranton is a private, nonprofit Catholic and Jesuit institution founded in 1888 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, delivering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral education across three undergraduate colleges, the Kania School of Management, and over 40 master's and doctoral programs. The university confers 70 bachelor's degrees and 47 minors, awarded to more than 900 members of the Class of 2026, and it operates a 58-acre residential campus anchored at 800 Linden Street, supplemented by the Weinberg Memorial Library, the John Long Center, and the recently dedicated (September 2025) Robert S. and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall, a nearly 90,000 square-foot workforce development, applied research and outreach facility. Its core academic products include degree programs, an open-access Performance Music program (Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra, Jazz Band, Steel Drum Band), NCAA Division III athletics (21 varsity sports in the Landmark Conference), and applied research initiatives in cybersecurity fraud analytics and space weather funded by NASA.

The business model is recurring tuition and fee revenue supplemented by annual alumni giving, donor cultivation (President's Medal Gala, annual campaigns, reunion events), auxiliary revenue-sharing with on-campus vendors Aramark (dining) and Follett (bookstore), federal and foundation grants, and workforce-development partnerships. Customer segments comprise prospective undergraduate and graduate students, a 51,000-plus alumni network, student-athletes, and donors. Go-to-market relies on direct admissions via centralized undergraduate and graduate admissions offices, campus visits, financial-aid/net-price calculators, multi-channel social (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok), the bi-annual Scranton Journal alumni magazine, the Royal News digital newsletter, and earned regional media. Reported graduate outcomes include average starting salaries of $70,122 (bachelor's) and $82,710 (master's) in cybercrime and homeland security for the Class of 2024.

Name

University of Scranton

Legal name

The University of Scranton

Website

https://scranton.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The University of Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution in Pennsylvania offering 70 bachelor's degrees, 40+ graduate programs, NCAA Division III athletics, and a 51,000-plus alumni network, serving undergraduate and graduate students through on-campus and online delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Jesuit liberal arts
• Workforce development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Scranton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, which varies by program and student status. Private institution with demonstrated value positioning.
2. Alumni Giving and Donations: Annual giving campaigns, reunion events, President's Medal Gala, and major donor cultivation. With 51,000+ alumni, the institution relies on charitable contributions for capital projects and programs.
3. Vendor Services: Revenue-sharing or contractual arrangements with dining services (Aramark) and bookstore (Follett) operators

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The University of Scranton delivers private Catholic and Jesuit higher education through 70 bachelor's degree programs and 47 minors and concentrations across three undergraduate colleges, alongside 40+ master's and doctoral graduate programs including online options. Complementary offerings include NCAA Division III athletics across 21 varsity sports, open-access performance music ensembles, workforce development training at the Weiss Hall center, library services, and applied research in cybersecurity and space weather.

Product overview

The University of Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution offering undergraduate and graduate education through a multi-college structure. Its core academic products include 70 bachelor's degree programs, 40+ graduate programs, and 47 minors/concentrations. The institution operates three undergraduate colleges including the Kania School of Management, plus specialized programs in performance music (with ensembles such as Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Steel Drum Band) and the professional Scranton Brass Orchestra. The university supports students through the FIRST orientation program, the Weinberg Memorial Library, and the new Weiss Hall Workforce Development Center. Communication products include Royal News (official news site) and The Scranton Journal (alumni magazine). Research initiatives include cybersecurity and space weather studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs 70 bachelor's degree programs and 47 minors and concentrations across three undergraduate colleges, delivered on-campus at the 58-acre Scranton campus.
• Graduate Programs 40+ master's degree and doctoral programs including online graduate program options, with no application fee required.
• Performance Music Program Student choral and instrumental performing ensembles including Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Steel Drum Band, open to all enrolled students without audition or music major requirement.
• Scranton Brass Orchestra A fully professional 26-27 member brass ensemble founded in 2011, comprised of regional brass players and teachers, performing free concerts open to the public with nationally and internationally acclaimed guest artists.
• Campus Recreation and Intramurals Recreation programs and intramural sports supporting student participation in physical activities on campus.
• Weinberg Memorial Library University library providing academic resources, research support, and study spaces for students and faculty.
• Weiss Hall Workforce Development Center Nearly 90,000 square-foot center for workforce development, applied research and outreach featuring state-of-the-art specialized laboratories and training spaces, supporting applied learning and employer-aligned training.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average starting salary of $70,122 for bachelor's degree holders and $82,710 for master's degree holders in cybercrime/homeland security (Class of 2024)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AramarkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDining services provider operating on campus. Students and employees seeking dining positions must apply directly through Aramark careers portal.
• FollettminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBookstore operator providing textbooks and supplies. Job seekers for bookstore positions must apply directly through Follett career portal.
• NASA (HAMSRCI Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity researchers awarded more than a half-million dollar grant to study space weather with the goal of improving global communications. Represents significant research partnership advancing scientific knowledge.
• West Scranton Youth CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity community including alumni, faculty and students support youth center providing no-cost environment for athletics, artistry and wellness. Douglas M. Boyle, DBA '88 leads fundraising and community initiative.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fairfield University: Jesuit Catholic private university in Connecticut with comparable size, NCAA Division I athletics, and similar positioning around liberal arts undergraduate and graduate professional education.
• Duquesne University: Catholic (Spiritan) private university in Pittsburgh, PA with comparable enrollment scale, NCAA Division I athletics, and an analogous mix of professional, business, and liberal arts programs across undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Gonzaga University: Jesuit Catholic private university in Spokane, WA of similar size with NCAA Division I athletics (nationally prominent basketball) and a comparable mix of liberal arts and graduate professional programs.
• Loyola University Maryland: Jesuit Catholic private university in Baltimore with comparable enrollment scale, NCAA Division I athletics, and a similar mix of liberal arts and professional graduate programs in the mid-Atlantic market.
• Villanova University: Nationwide Pennsylvania-based Catholic (Augustinian) private university with NCAA Division I athletics and a comparable mix of undergraduate liberal arts and graduate professional programs. Closest geographic and faith-affiliated peer to Scranton in the regional Catholic higher-ed market.
• La Salle University: Christian Brothers Catholic private university in Philadelphia with similar size, NCAA Division I athletics, and a comparable mix of undergraduate and graduate programs serving the Pennsylvania market.

Broad incumbents

• Fordham University: Jesuit private university in New York City with multiple campuses, a larger graduate footprint, and NCAA Division I athletics. Provides scale and reach that Scranton does not match within the Jesuit network.
• Boston College: Large Jesuit research university with substantially broader academic, athletic (NCAA Division I), and fundraising scale. A major brand competitor within the Jesuit ecosystem for prospective students and faculty.
• Marquette University: Larger Jesuit private university in Milwaukee, WI. Same Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities network, similar mission and academic mix, with broader research scale that creates competitive pressure for top students and faculty.
• Georgetown University: Premier Jesuit research university and the most prestigious institution in the Jesuit network. Sets the brand standard and competes for top-tier Jesuit-aligned students, faculty, and research funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/univofscranton
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/universityofscranton
• Facebookfacebook.com/23985062429
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-scranton
• Instagraminstagram.com/universityofscranton
• TikToktiktok.com/@universityofscranton

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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