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University of Scranton

  • LocationScranton, PA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,825 students
  • SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)
  • TraditionJesuit

The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university in Scranton, Pennsylvania, administered by the Jesuits since 1942. Campus Ministry lists Mass every weekday at 12:05 PM in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart, three Sunday Masses in Madonna della Strada Chapel, and weekly Tuesday adoration; a Jesuit priest serves as University Chaplain. The general education curriculum requires two theology courses (Introduction to the Bible and Introduction to Christian Theology) and two philosophy courses (Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics), plus one more theology or philosophy course.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 5

  • Monday–Friday12:05 PMChapel of the Sacred Heart · When classes are in session.
  • Tuesday10:30 AMCiszek Hall, 1120 Mulberry Street · Byzantine Catholic Divine Liturgy.
  • Sunday11:00 AMMadonna della Strada Chapel, 415 Monroe Ave · Sign-language interpreted on the first Sunday of the month.
  • Sunday4:30 PMMadonna della Strada Chapel, 415 Monroe Ave
  • Sunday7:00 PMMadonna della Strada Chapel, 415 Monroe Ave

Adoration 1

  • Tuesday7:30 PMSacred Heart Chapel · Adoration and Benediction (Holy Hour).

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Worship and Prayer | Campus Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/campus-ministry/worship-and-prayer/schedule.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Weekday Masses Chapel of the Sacred Heart On campus Monday through Friday, 12:05 PM when classes are in session.”
    Mass is celebrated every weekday at 12:05 PM in the on-campus Chapel of the Sacred Heart.
    “Byzantine Catholic Divine Liturgy Ciszek Hall 1120 Mulberry Street Tuesday, 10:30 AM”
    A Byzantine Catholic Divine Liturgy is celebrated Tuesdays at 10:30 AM in Ciszek Hall.
    “Sunday Masses Madonna della Strada Chapel 415 Monroe Ave Just off Mulberry Street 11:00 AM, 4:30 PM, 7:00 PM”
    Three Sunday Masses are celebrated in Madonna della Strada Chapel.
    “Sunday Masses Madonna della Strada Chapel 415 Monroe Ave Just off Mulberry Street 11:00 AM, 4:30 PM, 7:00 PM”
    Three Sunday Masses are celebrated in Madonna della Strada Chapel.
    “Sunday Masses Madonna della Strada Chapel 415 Monroe Ave Just off Mulberry Street 11:00 AM, 4:30 PM, 7:00 PM”
    Three Sunday Masses are celebrated in Madonna della Strada Chapel.
  2. Create Community | Campus Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/campus-ministry/create-community/create-community.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Join Father Bret in Sacred Heart Chapel on Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM to worship Jesus Christ. Enjoy silent prayer and find peace during this Holy Hour.”
    Eucharistic adoration and Benediction are held weekly on Tuesday evenings in Sacred Heart Chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Scranton, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Peter's Cathedral: 0.5 mi1Nativity of Our Lord Church: 0.5 mi2Immaculate Conception: 0.6 mi3St Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic: 0.9 mi4St Rocco's Church: 1.3 mi5St Paul's Rectory: 1.4 mi6Office of Campus Ministry (Division of Mission and Ministry): 0.1 miUniversity of Scranton (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Peter's Cathedral — 0.5 mi · 315 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton
  2. Nativity of Our Lord Church — 0.5 mi
  3. Immaculate Conception — 0.6 mi
  4. St Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic — 0.9 mi · 430 North 7th Avenue, Scranton
  5. St Rocco's Church — 1.3 mi · 118 Kurtz Street, Scranton
  6. St Paul's Rectory — 1.4 mi · 1510 Penn Avenue, Scranton

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

86 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday through Friday at 12:05 PM in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart when classes are in session; a Byzantine Catholic Divine Liturgy is also celebrated Tuesdays at 10:30 AM in Ciszek Hall.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship and Prayer | Campus Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/campus-ministry/worship-and-prayer/schedule.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekday Masses Chapel of the Sacred Heart On campus Monday through Friday, 12:05 PM when classes are in session.”
      Mass is celebrated every weekday at 12:05 PM in the on-campus Chapel of the Sacred Heart.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM, 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM in Madonna della Strada Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship and Prayer | Campus Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/campus-ministry/worship-and-prayer/schedule.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sunday Masses Madonna della Strada Chapel 415 Monroe Ave Just off Mulberry Street 11:00 AM, 4:30 PM, 7:00 PM”
      Three Sunday Masses are celebrated in Madonna della Strada Chapel.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Adoration and Benediction (Holy Hour) on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Create Community | Campus Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/campus-ministry/create-community/create-community.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join Father Bret in Sacred Heart Chapel on Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM to worship Jesus Christ. Enjoy silent prayer and find peace during this Holy Hour.”
      Eucharistic adoration and Benediction are held weekly on Tuesday evenings in Sacred Heart Chapel.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Rev. Bret J. Stockdale, S.J., is listed as University Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Division of Mission & Ministry Staff | Mission & Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/about-us.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Rev. Bret J. Stockdale, S.J. University Chaplain Campus Ministry bret.stockdale@scranton.edu The DeNaples Center, 200D | 570-941-6529”
      A Jesuit priest serves as University Chaplain in Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (Daily Mass is celebrated in the on-campus Chapel of the Sacred Heart.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship and Prayer | Campus Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/campus-ministry/worship-and-prayer/schedule.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekday Masses Chapel of the Sacred Heart On campus Monday through Friday, 12:05 PM when classes are in session.”
      Mass is celebrated every weekday at 12:05 PM in the on-campus Chapel of the Sacred Heart.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (10 weekly times documented: 9 Mass, 0 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

84 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (T/RS 121 (Theology I: Introduction to the Bible) and T/RS 122 (Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology) are listed as general education (GE T/RS) courses. GE requirements apply to all students regardless of major. Program plans in the College of Arts and Sciences (psychology), Kania School of Management (accounting) and Panuska College (nursing) all include both courses. A fifth theology-or-philosophy course may be either subject; the minimum theology count is two.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Psychology Department Handbookscranton.edu/academics/cas/psychology/pdfs/handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “GE T/RS T/RS 121 - (P) Theology I: Introduction to the Bible 3 GE T/RS T/RS 122 - (P) Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology”
      T/RS 121 Introduction to the Bible and T/RS 122 Introduction to Christian Theology are listed as general education (GE) theology courses.
    2. Curricular Information | College of Arts and Sciencesscranton.edu/academics/cas/upperclassmen/curricular-information.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “General Education requirements are courses all students must take to graduate from the University of Scranton, regardless of the major.”
      General education requirements apply to all students regardless of major.
    3. Accounting program sheet | Admissionsadmissions.scranton.edu/academic-programs/academic-programs-pdfs/accounting.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “T/RS 122 Theology II: Introduction to”
      The Kania School of Management accounting curriculum includes Theology II.
    4. Nursing program sheet | Admissionsadmissions.scranton.edu/academic-programs/academic-programs-pdfs/nursing.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “T/RS 122 Theology II: Introduction”
      The Panuska College nursing curriculum includes Theology II.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)At least one required course is explicitly Catholic theology (The general education philosophy/theology objectives state that all students will articulate the Catholic understanding of God and the sacramental dimension of God's presence, and the department that teaches the required T/RS 121-122 sequence states that it accents Catholic theology.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Philosophy/Theology (P) General Education Goals and Objectivesscranton.edu/academics/provost/educational-assessment/p-philosophy-theology.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “4. articulate the Catholic understanding of God and the sacramental dimension of God's presence to humankind”
      The general education philosophy/theology objectives (for all students) include articulating the Catholic understanding of God and the sacraments.
    2. Theology / Religious Studies Department | College of Arts and Sciencesscranton.edu/academics/cas/theology/index.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “While we accent Catholic theology, we also study other Christian and religious traditions, including Judaism and Islam.”
      The Theology/Religious Studies Department states that it accents Catholic theology.
    3. Psychology Department Handbookscranton.edu/academics/cas/psychology/pdfs/handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “GE T/RS T/RS 121 - (P) Theology I: Introduction to the Bible 3 GE T/RS T/RS 122 - (P) Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology”
      T/RS 121 Introduction to the Bible and T/RS 122 Introduction to Christian Theology are listed as general education (GE) theology courses.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (PHIL 120 (Introduction to Philosophy) and PHIL 210 (Ethics) are required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Philosophy Major | Philosophy Departmentscranton.edu/academics/cas/philosophy/Major-Requirements.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “*PHIL 120 and 210 are required of all university students.”
      Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 120) and Ethics (PHIL 210) are required of all students.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description (The general education preamble says the curriculum is founded on Catholic and Jesuit principles, and a stated general education goal is understanding of God, world and the human person in the Jesuit and Catholic traditions.)
    Sources (2)
    1. General Education Assessment | Office of the Provostscranton.edu/academics/provost/educational-assessment/general-education-assessment.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Founded on Catholic and Jesuit principles of liberal education, the curriculum aims to integrate the intellectual, spiritual and moral aspects of learning”
      The general education curriculum is described as founded on Catholic and Jesuit principles.
    2. The General Education Program at the University of Scrantonscranton.edu/academics/provost/PDFs/Curriculum%20Process/2022-2023/11-2017-integrated-ge-document-incl-ep-edited-17-oct-2022.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Goal: Students will develop historically informed and engaged understandings of God, world, and the human person that fosters a commitment to service, faith, and justice in the Jesuit and Catholic traditions.”
      A general education goal is understanding of God, world and the human person in the Jesuit and Catholic traditions.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology / Religious Studies Department | College of Arts and Sciencesscranton.edu/academics/cas/theology/index.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “requires 30 credits in the major, including courses in the Old and New Testaments, historical / systemic theology, moral theology and a non-Christian religion”
      A Theology/Religious Studies major is offered.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Five or more (6 counted: Vice President for Mission and Ministry, University Chaplain, Director of Liturgy & Music, Director of Retreats & Spiritual Programs, and two campus ministers. Center for Service & Social Justice staff and administrative assistants not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Division of Mission & Ministry Staff | Mission & Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/about-us.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Rev. Bret J. Stockdale, S.J. University Chaplain Campus Ministry bret.stockdale@scranton.edu The DeNaples Center, 200D | 570-941-6529”
      A Jesuit priest serves as University Chaplain in Campus Ministry.
      “Michael O'Malley Director of Liturgy & Music Campus Ministry michael.omalley3@scranton.edu The DeNaples Center 200E | 570-941-7589”
      Campus Ministry has a Director of Liturgy & Music.
      “Cathy Seymour, M.A. Director of Retreats & Spiritual Programs Campus Ministry”
      Campus Ministry has a Director of Retreats & Spiritual Programs.
      “Amy Hoegen, M.A. Campus Minister for Retreats and Bereavement Ministry Campus Ministry”
      Campus Ministry has a campus minister for retreats and bereavement ministry.
      “Patty Pivirotto, M.A. Campus Minister for Retreat Ministry Campus Ministry”
      Campus Ministry has a campus minister for retreat ministry.
      “Dr. Cosacchi is responsible for articulating, enhancing and promoting the University's Catholic and Jesuit identity across all constituencies. He provides leadership and direction for the departments of Campus Ministry, the Jesuit Center, and the Center for Service and Social Justice”
      A Vice President for Mission and Ministry is responsible for the university's Catholic and Jesuit identity and oversees Campus Ministry, the Jesuit Center and the Center for Service and Social Justice.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (The 2026-27 retreat calendar lists 16 retreats, including Connections, Ignatian Silent, Search, Manresa, Divinely Designed and A Desert Experience (one is a Muslim retreat).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Campus Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/campus-ministry/retreats/retreats.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ignatian Silent | October 16-18 | Search | November 13-15 | A Desert Experience | January 13-20 | Commuter | January 22-23 | Divinely Designed | February 5-7 |”
      The 2026-27 retreat calendar lists many distinct retreats, including Ignatian Silent, Search, A Desert Experience, Commuter and Divinely Designed.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Students for Life, Praise and Worship, the Thomistic Institute, the Faith and Fellowship Bible Study, and the Catholic Relief Services Ambassadors Club.)
    Sources (3)
    1. List of Groups | Royal Syncroyalsync.scranton.edu/club_signup?view=all · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Students for Life Club seeks to foster a culture of life and authentic love for all human life from conception to natural death.”
      A Students for Life club is a registered student organization.
      “We meet Thursday nights to gather in love and faith! Join us to relax, sing your favorite worship songs, and encourage one another!”
      Praise and Worship is a registered student organization that meets Thursday nights.
      “The Thomistic Institute exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellectual formation of Christians at universities.”
      A Thomistic Institute chapter is a registered student organization.
    2. Create Community | Campus Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/campus-ministry/create-community/create-community.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Faith and Fellowship Bible Study is a student-led conversation-based Bible Study sponsored by Campus Ministry that meets weekly.”
      Campus Ministry sponsors a weekly student-led Bible study.
    3. The Division of Mission & Ministry Staff | Mission & Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/about-us.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “She moderates the Catholic Relief Services Ambassadors Club”
      A campus minister moderates a Catholic Relief Services Ambassadors Club.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex residence halls available (Most first-year buildings are co-ed by floor; the university typically offers same-gender first-year buildings each year. Upper-class apartments are single-sex within co-ed buildings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. First-Year Housing | Residence Lifescranton.edu/studentlife/studentaffairs/residence-life/fresh-housing.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Most first-year buildings are co-ed by floor, we also typically offer same gender buildings each year.”
      Same-gender first-year buildings are typically offered each year.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Overnight guests of the opposite gender are not permitted; first-year and sophomore halls also have visitation hours (2025-2026 policies linked from the Residence Life site).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Student Handbookscranton.edu/studentlife/studentaffairs/residence-life/student-handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Overnight guests of the opposite gender are not permitted, and students must identify a secondary host whose gender matches that of the guest for the overnight stay.”
      Overnight guests of the opposite sex are not permitted in residence halls.
      “A. First-year and Sophomore Housing Sunday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to Midnight Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.”
      First-year and sophomore halls have set visitation hours.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes
    Sources (1)
    1. The Division of Mission & Ministry Staff | Mission & Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/about-us.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Dr. Cosacchi is responsible for articulating, enhancing and promoting the University's Catholic and Jesuit identity across all constituencies. He provides leadership and direction for the departments of Campus Ministry, the Jesuit Center, and the Center for Service and Social Justice”
      A Vice President for Mission and Ministry is responsible for the university's Catholic and Jesuit identity and oversees Campus Ministry, the Jesuit Center and the Center for Service and Social Justice.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Center for Service & Social Justice, within the Division of Mission and Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Center for Service & Social Justice | Mission & Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/center-service-social-justice/index.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The center offers opportunities for students to express their faith in reflective service and work toward the transformation of unjust societal structures while responding to local and national needs.”
      The Center for Service & Social Justice, part of Mission & Ministry, organizes faith-based student service.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Community-based learning courses are supported by an Office of Community-Based Learning and the Center for Service & Social Justice; not required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Based Learning Opportunities For Students And Facultyscranton.edu/ministries/center-service-social-justice/faculty-cbl.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Community-based learning, open to all academic disciplines, emphasizes academic rigor, reflection, and the development of ongoing community partnerships.”
      Community-based learning courses are available across disciplines.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Two or more (Students for Life club. Pregnant and Parenting Students Policy in the student handbook.)
    Sources (2)
    1. List of Groups | Royal Syncroyalsync.scranton.edu/club_signup?view=all · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Students for Life Club seeks to foster a culture of life and authentic love for all human life from conception to natural death.”
      A Students for Life club is a registered student organization.
    2. 2025-2026 Student Handbookscranton.edu/studentlife/studentaffairs/residence-life/student-handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “If a student discloses they are pregnant or have a pregnancy related condition, University employees are required to provide the student with the Title IX Coordinator's contact information”
      The handbook's Pregnant and Parenting Students Policy directs pregnant students to support from the Title IX Coordinator.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (International Service Program (including the Kino Border Initiative migration immersion), Domestic Outreach service trips, poverty and refugee simulations, and the Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice.)
    Sources (3)
    1. International Service Programs | Center for Service & Social Justicescranton.edu/ministries/center-service-social-justice/international-service-programs/isp-service-outreach.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students take part in the Kino Border Initiative. This immersion trip not only embraces direct service but also focuses on educating participants on social justice through significant dialogue with people impacted by migration.”
      The International Service Program includes a migration immersion trip with the Kino Border Initiative.
    2. Domestic Service Trips | Center for Service & Social Justicescranton.edu/ministries/center-service-social-justice/spring-break-trips.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Domestic Outreach (DO) Service trip program provides opportunities to serve marginalized populations across the United States.”
      Domestic Outreach service trips are offered during intersession and spring break.
    3. Social Justice Education/Programs | Center for Service & Social Justicescranton.edu/ministries/center-service-social-justice/social-justice-education-programs.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice Poverty Simulation Refugee Simulation Justice on Tour”
      Social justice education programs include poverty and refugee simulations and the Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Trips | Center for Service & Social Justicescranton.edu/ministries/center-service-social-justice/service-trips.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In addition, the University upholds the social justice teachings of the Church as an essential part of the Catholic faith. Catholic social teaching is based on and inseparable from our understanding of human life and human dignity.”
      The service trip program is framed by Catholic social teaching.
    2. Center for Service & Social Justice | Mission & Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/center-service-social-justice/index.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The center offers opportunities for students to express their faith in reflective service and work toward the transformation of unjust societal structures while responding to local and national needs.”
      The Center for Service & Social Justice, part of Mission & Ministry, organizes faith-based student service.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated every weekday at 12:05 PM and three times on Sundays on campus, with weekly Tuesday adoration and Benediction.
    Sources (2)
    1. Worship and Prayer | Campus Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/campus-ministry/worship-and-prayer/schedule.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekday Masses Chapel of the Sacred Heart On campus Monday through Friday, 12:05 PM when classes are in session.”
      Mass is celebrated every weekday at 12:05 PM in the on-campus Chapel of the Sacred Heart.
      “Sunday Masses Madonna della Strada Chapel 415 Monroe Ave Just off Mulberry Street 11:00 AM, 4:30 PM, 7:00 PM”
      Three Sunday Masses are celebrated in Madonna della Strada Chapel.
    2. Create Community | Campus Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/campus-ministry/create-community/create-community.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join Father Bret in Sacred Heart Chapel on Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM to worship Jesus Christ. Enjoy silent prayer and find peace during this Holy Hour.”
      Eucharistic adoration and Benediction are held weekly on Tuesday evenings in Sacred Heart Chapel.
  • All students take two theology courses (Introduction to the Bible and Introduction to Christian Theology) and two philosophy courses (Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics).
    Sources (3)
    1. Psychology Department Handbookscranton.edu/academics/cas/psychology/pdfs/handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “GE T/RS T/RS 121 - (P) Theology I: Introduction to the Bible 3 GE T/RS T/RS 122 - (P) Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology”
      T/RS 121 Introduction to the Bible and T/RS 122 Introduction to Christian Theology are listed as general education (GE) theology courses.
    2. Curricular Information | College of Arts and Sciencesscranton.edu/academics/cas/upperclassmen/curricular-information.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “General Education requirements are courses all students must take to graduate from the University of Scranton, regardless of the major.”
      General education requirements apply to all students regardless of major.
    3. Philosophy Major | Philosophy Departmentscranton.edu/academics/cas/philosophy/Major-Requirements.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “*PHIL 120 and 210 are required of all university students.”
      Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 120) and Ethics (PHIL 210) are required of all students.
  • Campus Ministry lists six professional staff, including a Jesuit University Chaplain, and publishes 16 retreats for 2026-27 at its own Chapman Lake Retreat Center and elsewhere.
    Sources (2)
    1. The Division of Mission & Ministry Staff | Mission & Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/about-us.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Rev. Bret J. Stockdale, S.J. University Chaplain Campus Ministry bret.stockdale@scranton.edu The DeNaples Center, 200D | 570-941-6529”
      A Jesuit priest serves as University Chaplain in Campus Ministry.
    2. Retreats | Campus Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/campus-ministry/retreats/retreats.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ignatian Silent | October 16-18 | Search | November 13-15 | A Desert Experience | January 13-20 | Commuter | January 22-23 | Divinely Designed | February 5-7 |”
      The 2026-27 retreat calendar lists many distinct retreats, including Ignatian Silent, Search, A Desert Experience, Commuter and Divinely Designed.
      “The University's Retreat Center is located approximately 30 minutes from campus on picturesque Chapman Lake.”
      The university operates its own retreat center at Chapman Lake.
  • Residence hall policy does not permit overnight guests of the opposite sex.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Student Handbookscranton.edu/studentlife/studentaffairs/residence-life/student-handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Overnight guests of the opposite gender are not permitted, and students must identify a secondary host whose gender matches that of the guest for the overnight stay.”
      Overnight guests of the opposite sex are not permitted in residence halls.

Concerns

  • No residential faith program (hall ministers, hall Masses, or faith-based living community) was found among the residential learning communities.
    Sources (1)
    1. First-Year Residential Learning Communities | Residence Lifescranton.edu/studentlife/studentaffairs/residence-life/learn-comm.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Office of Residence Life and Housing offers several optional and exciting experiences for our first-year students, called Residential Learning Communities (RLCs).”
      Residence Life lists its residential learning communities (CHOICE substance-free living and THR1VE first-generation community); none is described as faith-based.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministry (Division of Mission and Ministry)

  • Address: The DeNaples Center, Suite 200, 900 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, retreat center

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Source: scranton.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, admissions.scranton.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, scranton.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, scranton.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

17 groups and regular activities · 12 on campus, 5 off campus

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Diocesan XLT AdorationOff campus
    Monthly
    Diocese of Scranton adoration nights with praise music, reflection, confession and a social at area parishes, promoted by Campus Ministry.
  • Mass with MarinaOn campus
    Monthly, Fridays 7 PM
    Monthly evening Mass with the university president in Campion Hall, followed by fellowship and pizza.
  • Liturgy and Music MinistriesOn campus
    Students serve as lectors, Eucharistic ministers, altar servers, greeters, sacristans, choir members, cantors and instrumentalists.

Retreats 1

  • Campus Ministry retreatsOff campus
    Throughout the year (16 retreats listed for 2026-27)
    Student-led retreats, most at the university's Chapman Lake Retreat Center, including Connections, Ignatian Silent, Search, Manresa and A Desert Experience.

Service 4

  • International Service ProgramOff campus
    May and June
    Seven- to ten-day faith-based immersion trips to the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador and the Kino Border Initiative in Nogales.
  • Domestic Outreach service tripsOff campus
    January intersession and March spring break
    Faith-based service trips within the United States run by the Center for Service & Social Justice.
  • Justice and Mercy AllianceOn campus
    Student organization grounded in the works of mercy, the Beatitudes and Catholic social teaching; service, advocacy and prayer vigils.
  • We Care Meal ProgramOn campus
    Weekly during the academic year
    Students prepare, package and deliver 50-100 meals weekly for community members in need, based at Ciszek Hall.

Social life 1

  • Theology on TapOff campus
    Second Thursday of each month
    Diocesan Theology on Tap in Exeter, PA. Campus Ministry provides transportation and pays the cover.

Faith formation 3

  • Candlelight MeditationOn campus
    Tuesdays 8:30 PM
    Reflective meditation in Sacred Heart Chapel followed by snacks and fellowship.
  • Ignatian MovementOn campus
    Mondays 8:00 PM
    Prayer group combining Ignatian spirituality with movement and breath, in Weiss Hall.
  • OCIA and Confirmation preparationOn campus
    Preparation for students seeking Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist; spiritual direction is also offered.

Clubs and groups 5

  • Faith and Fellowship Bible StudyOn campus
    Wednesdays 8:30 PM
    Student-led, conversation-based weekly Bible study sponsored by Campus Ministry.
  • Praise and Worship (PAW)On campus
    Thursdays 9:00 PM
    Student organization that gathers for worship music, prayer and fellowship.
  • Students for LifeOn campus
    Registered student organization promoting respect for human life from conception to natural death.
  • Thomistic Institute at The University of ScrantonOn campus
    Student chapter focused on Catholic intellectual formation drawing on St. Thomas Aquinas.
  • Catholic Relief Services Ambassadors ClubOn campus
    Student club moderated by a campus minister.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (6)
  1. Campus Ministry | Mission & Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/campus-ministry/index.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Campus Ministry The DeNaples Center Suite 200 Scranton, PA 18510 The University of Scranton Phone: 570-941-7419 Fax: 570-941-4837 campusministry@scranton.edu”
    Campus Ministry is located in Suite 200 of the DeNaples Center and publishes an office phone and email.
    “Campus Ministry The DeNaples Center Suite 200 Scranton, PA 18510 The University of Scranton Phone: 570-941-7419 Fax: 570-941-4837 campusministry@scranton.edu”
    Campus Ministry is located in Suite 200 of the DeNaples Center and publishes an office phone and email.
  2. Worship and Prayer | Campus Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/campus-ministry/worship-and-prayer/schedule.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Weekday Masses Chapel of the Sacred Heart On campus Monday through Friday, 12:05 PM when classes are in session.”
    Mass is celebrated every weekday at 12:05 PM in the on-campus Chapel of the Sacred Heart.
    “Weekday Masses Chapel of the Sacred Heart On campus Monday through Friday, 12:05 PM when classes are in session.”
    Mass is celebrated every weekday at 12:05 PM in the on-campus Chapel of the Sacred Heart.
  3. Center for Service & Social Justice | Mission & Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/center-service-social-justice/index.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The center offers opportunities for students to express their faith in reflective service and work toward the transformation of unjust societal structures while responding to local and national needs.”
    The Center for Service & Social Justice, part of Mission & Ministry, organizes faith-based student service.
  4. List of Groups | Royal Syncroyalsync.scranton.edu/club_signup?view=all · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The Students for Life Club seeks to foster a culture of life and authentic love for all human life from conception to natural death.”
    A Students for Life club is a registered student organization.
    “The Thomistic Institute exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellectual formation of Christians at universities.”
    A Thomistic Institute chapter is a registered student organization.
  5. Northeastern Pennsylvania Reception for Accepted Students | Receptionsadmissions.scranton.edu/receptions/northeast-pa.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The DeNaples Center Fourth Floor Ballroom 900 Mulberry Street Scranton, PA 18510”
    The DeNaples Center's street address is 900 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510.
  6. Retreats | Campus Ministryscranton.edu/ministries/campus-ministry/retreats/retreats.shtml · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The University's Retreat Center is located approximately 30 minutes from campus on picturesque Chapman Lake.”
    The university operates its own retreat center at Chapman Lake.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
84 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.85%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,237 · ACT 27.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$14,866

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
3,666
Total students4,825
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$32,568
Cost of attendance (per year)$69,552
Median federal debt at graduation$27,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
80%
First-year retention85%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$74,652
Admission rate81%
Students receiving Pell grants24%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1237
SAT reading & writing590–660
SAT math570–658
ACT composite25–30
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 54 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Scranton

The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseofscranton.org, dioceseofscranton.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 215929
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
  • Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is University of Scranton a Catholic college?
Yes. University of Scranton is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Scranton. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
What is University of Scranton’s Compass Score?
88 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at University of Scranton?
Mass is listed at Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Ciszek Hall, 1120 Mulberry Street, Madonna della Strada Chapel, and 415 Monroe Ave. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Scranton Compass Recommended?
Yes. University of Scranton meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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