SAT and ACT scores

University of Scranton SAT and ACT scores

Scranton, PA · private college · 3,666 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%1160–1318Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing590–66025th to 75th percentile
SAT Math570–65825th to 75th percentile
ACT composite, middle 50%25–3025th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1237Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT79–94From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate81%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Scranton reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for University of Scranton?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Scranton scored 1160 to 1318, with an average of 1237. A score at or above 1240 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

What ACT score do you need for University of Scranton?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 25 to 30. A 30 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

Does University of Scranton require the SAT or ACT?

University of Scranton reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does University of Scranton accept the CLT?

University of Scranton is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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