University of Scranton

University of Scranton
Former names	St. Thomas College (1888–1938)
Motto	Religio Mores Cultura (Latin)
Motto in English	"Religion, Morals, Culture"
Type	Private university
Established	1888; 138 years ago
Religious affiliation	Catholic (Jesuit)
Academic affiliation	AJCU ACCU; NAICU CIC
Endowment	$319,717,006 (2024)
President	Joseph G. Marina
Academic staff	304
Students	5,422
Undergraduates	3,910
Postgraduates	1,512
Location	Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.; 41°24′18″N 75°39′18″W / 41.405°N 75.655°W
Campus	Urban, 58 acres (23.5 ha)
Colors	Purple & white
Nickname	Royals / Lady Royals
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division III - LC
Mascot	Iggy the Royal Wolf
Website	scranton.edu

The University of Scranton is a private Jesuit university in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1888 by William O'Hara, the first Bishop of Scranton, as St. Thomas College. In 1938, the college became a university.

In 1942, the Society of Jesus took control of the university.

References

↑ As of May 31, 2024. Facts About Us (Report).
↑ "History of the University". The University of Scranton. University of Scranton. 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
↑ "Timeline: University of Scranton". digitalservices.scranton.edu. Retrieved 2017-07-24.
↑ Knies, Michael (3 March 1998). "Christian Brothers Arrive in Scranton 100 Years Ago This School Year, 1998". University of Scranton Archives. University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections. Retrieved 19 October 2016.

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[1] As of May 31, 2024. Facts About Us (Report).

[2] "History of the University". The University of Scranton. University of Scranton. 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.

[:31-3] "Timeline: University of Scranton". digitalservices.scranton.edu. Retrieved 2017-07-24.

[:25-4] Knies, Michael (3 March 1998). "Christian Brothers Arrive in Scranton 100 Years Ago This School Year, 1998". University of Scranton Archives. University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections. Retrieved 19 October 2016.