Type: Private
State: Pennsylvania
Website: www.scranton.edu


Quick Overview:
Large classes, beer and hard liquor is popular, great library

The word from: the Students
Being a Jesuit school Scranton strives not only to provide a rich and meaningful academic experience to its students but also to help their ambitions grow, so its to be expected to be challenged to become a better person, to develop a strong convern for the poor and marginalized, and to grow spiritually and intellectually. All this while not making you have to face religion directly. Undergrads are encoraged to broaden their knowledge in other fields besides their majors as well. Special education, occupational education, biology and business are just a few examples of quality majors available at Scranton University to choose from. The workload can sometimes be overwhelming but students can attend the Tutoring Center that provides free tutoring to anyone needing it as well as offering positions for work-study to students who qualify to tutor. Not only this but professors are very helpful and will do everything in their reach to aid, guide and make sure students understand the subjects. As for the administration, its great and always trying to be in touch with students needs.

There's a real sense of community at Scranton University, a close one at it as well. As for activities outside of classes, there are plenty of options on the weekends from trips, to dances, movies for free. Be it the school or student organizations, there is always much variety to choose from. Intramural's and varsity sports are always an option too. Due to the nature of the school, being Jesuit, social issues are a big concern, being taught in classes students often do a lot of volunteering work. Hometown Scranton is not that much of a small town, it provides Scranton's students with a wide array of places and activities such as malls, movie theaters, a zoo, bowling alley and even a skiing/snowboarding mountain. As for party goers there are places for them as well, since students here party a lot, dance, meet people, drink and have fun, there's always at least one party going on any given day of the week.

Typically the Scranton student is a white, Catholic suburban person, that of course is a generalization. Scranton has diversity too even if it's 2 ends of the same spectrum, there are people here that care for religion and others that don't for example. Theology is part of the curriculum but not at all an imposed belief and the school leaves room for personal opinion and respects everyone. People are friendly and welcoming, the common cliques in other schools are almost nonexistent around Scranton University and popularity comes from being a nice person, outgoing and friendly to everyone.