What is University of Scranton famous for?
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The University of Scranton is known for being among a limited group of institutions in the region to have attained accreditations by 16 different agencies. Some of the agencies are among the country's most prestigious bodies including: ABET, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anaesthesia, Committee on Accreditation of the Exercise Sciences (CoAES) & Middle States Commission on Higher Education among others.
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The University of Scranton is a private catholic university established in 1888, in the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania, as Saint Thomas College, it became university in 1938. The university is known for its state-of-the-art research facility and high-quality education to its students.
- Variety of Courses: The university offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and more than 29 graduate programs, along with 48 minors courses.
- High Job Outcomes: According to First Destination Summary 2022 released by the University of Scranton, more than 87% of its graduates were found to be employed and 7% pursuing higher education
- Student to Faculty Rat
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The University of Scranton has a solitary hillside campus based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The campus offers an array of world class architectural facilities worth USD 350 million.
From a state-of-the-art sports facility, libraries, internet equipped classrooms & laboratories to dining halls, outdoor spaces & student housing along with multiple student clubs & organizations, there's something for everyone at the university campus.
As per the latest employment data (Class of 2023) made available by the university, the University of Scranton employment rate for Graduate students stands at 100% from a knowledge rate of 72%.
While the placement rate for UG students stands at 99% at a knowledge rate of 85%, highlighting the standard of placements being offered at the university.
As per data curated from an unofficial source, the University of Scranton has a retention rate of around 87%, that acts as a good indicator of student satisfaction.
Students are exposed to some of the best infrastructural facilities & also get ample opportunities to grow their network via boot camps, workshops & conferences that take place on a weekly-basis throughout the year.
Yes, applicants must submit one letter of recommendation duly signed by a school counsellor of an recognised institution as part of the application.
Students can upload the LOR via the Common Application Portal or ask their teachers to do the same on their behalf.
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