Scranton, Pennsylvania Area Universities

Hotel Near Scranton University Scranton University Marywood University Commonwealth Medical College

Historic and beautiful Scranton, Pennsylvania is home to top universities. Marywood University, offers more than 50 academic programs and competes in the NCAA Division III. The University of Scranton has been recognized by the Princeton Review as one of the leading universities in the United States. Among the many fine universities based in Scranton and surrounding areas are: Commonwealth Medical College in Scranton, PA; Keystone College in La Plume, PA; Johnson College in Scranton, PA; Penn State-Worthington/Scranton Campus in Dunmore, PA and Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA.

University of Scranton.

The University of Scranton is a private Jesuit university established in 1888 as St. Thomas College. Founded by Scranton’s first Bishop, the Most Rev. William O'Hara, the school officially became a university in 1938. Since 1942, the University of Scranton, PA has been operated by Jesuits. Today, Pennsylvania’s University of Scranton is one 28 Jesuit schools belonging to the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Recognized by Princeton Review and top publications for academic excellence, the University of Scranton houses four major colleges: The College of Graduate and Continuing Education, The Kania School of Management, The College of Arts and Sciences, The Panuska College of Professional Studies. For more information about educational programs and athletics at the University of Scranton, visit www.scranton.edu. [Top]

Marywood University Scranton PA.

Marywood University in Scranton Pennsylvania was founded in 1915 by Scranton’s order of the Immaculate Heart of Mary as a Catholic liberal arts institution of higher education. Today, Marywood University in Scranton, PA has more than 3,000 co-educational students enrolled from a variety of religious backgrounds. Marywood University, Scranton, PA undergraduate degree programs range from the liberal arts and fine arts to social work, business, sciences and nursing.

All students are required to complete a core curriculum in the liberal arts in addition to the courses in their major. Marywood University athletes compete as the Pacers in the NCAA Division III with varsity teams in basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, field hockey, cross-country, lacrosse, tennis, volleyball and swimming. For more information on Marywood University’s fine athletics and academic programs, visit www.marywood.edu. [Top]

Commonwealth Medical College.

Commonwealth Medical College is a newly instituted medical school built on the mission of addressing the shortage of medical professionals in northeastern Pennsylvania by emphasizing local training. Operating from the main Commonwealth Medical College campus in Scranton, the college has satellite facilities in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. To learn more about medical programs at Commonwealth Medical College in Scranton, Pennsylvania, visit www.thecommonwealthmedical.com. [Top]