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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Computer Science Programs

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton is a public institution located in Dunmore, PA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton?

Contact information for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	120 Ridge View Drive, Dunmore, PA 18512-1602
Phone:	5709632500
Website:	scranton.psu.edu/
Admissions:	scranton.psu.edu/admission
Financial Aid:	scranton.psu.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton

This is what Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton has an acceptance rate of 98%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 9% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

20% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 560 and 650. Math scores were between 540 and 620.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1100 to 1270.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	958	944	98%
Women	1,179	1,161	98%

Can I Afford Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton?

The average net price after aid at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton is $18,934. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$14,624
In-State Fees	$584
Out-of-State Tuition	$24,808
Out-of-State Fees	$584
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$15,208
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$25,392

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 28% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton receive some form of financial aid (237 students).

Nearly 76% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,351 per student.

42% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,776.

Student Loan Debt

57% of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,051 per year.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1 students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size.

Gender Diversity

Of the 821 undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton, approximately 57% are male and 42% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	77
Black or African American	43
Hispanic	89
White	561
Two or More Races	31
Non-Resident	11

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	155
New York	10
New Jersey	6
Massachusetts	3
Virginia	2

Additionally, approximately 1.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Graduate Student Diversity

1 of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Online Learning at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

282 undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton took at least one online class — of those, 3 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton

Below are the computer science degree programs are offered by Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Information Science/Studies	15	—	—	15

Academic Programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton offers 12 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.