University of Scranton's published cost of attendance is $69,552. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $69,552 |
| Tuition and Fees | $53,983 |
| Room and Board | $17,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$36,984 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $32,568 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $23,896 |
| $30–48k | $23,407 |
| $48–75k | $23,912 |
| $75–110k | $29,482 |
| $110k+ | $39,348 |
University of Scranton's published cost of attendance is $69,552. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $23,896; middle-income families pay around $23,912; higher-income families pay approximately $39,348. Azimuth ranks University of Scranton #1295 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Most first-year students receive need-based financial aid, with the aid structure designed to meet demonstrated need. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile to determine eligibility for need-based aid packages. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $41,370; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $79,409, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Scranton earn median 4-year earnings of $79,409, placing University of Scranton in the 86.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,133 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Scranton in the 70.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Scranton #163 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Scranton's concentration in business and professional fields. Nursing is the largest program with 74 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $105,353, performing at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 66 students with median 4-year earnings of $64,774, while Accounting delivers median 4-year earnings of $93,677 across 63 graduates. Kinesiology rounds out the top programs with 51 graduates earning $79,700. This program mix — anchored in Business — supports consistent early-career earnings and positions graduates for stable financial outcomes in regional and national labor markets.
