A private Jesuit university located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, The University of Scranton was founded in 1821. This college was founded as St. Thomas College in 1888 by William O'Hara, the first Bishop of Scranton. As a result of the university status granted to the college in 1938, the University of Scranton was established.
Read more: 1942 marked when the Society of Jesus acquired control and ownership of the University. A lay board of trustees took control of the university in the 1960s.
The outstanding quality of education at Scranton is among the nation's best.
The University of Scranton is committed to providing students with a transformative learning experience.
Students benefit from the small classes and highly qualified faculty who lead the program.
800 Linden Street Scranton, PA 18510-4699 (570) 941-7400
