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The 51°µÍø is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), .  The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 27, 2019 was to Reaffirm Accreditation. to view the University's current Statement of Accreditation Status (SAS), which includes summary of recent accreditation activities. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Read more about MSCHE accreditation, here.

In addition to institutional accreditation, a number of the University's academic programs maintain disciplinary accreditations with various agencies. Click the Program Accreditations and Approvals link below to learn more.

The University is pleased to provide this information as part of its response to the , as amended. The Act requires institutions receiving Title IV federal financial aid to disclose general information and reports on various policies, procedures, and operations, including data related to student outcomes, student financial assistance, health and safety,  and intercollegiate athletics.  This page is updated each fall, and throughout the year as new content is available. In addition to information required by the HEOA, this page also includes other important disclosures required by federal regulations. Requests for printed copies of disclosures listed here may be made via email at the address below. 

General Information

• University Catalogs and program web sites include descriptions of Undergraduate and Graduate academic programs, degree requirements, and faculty; academic calendars and policies, including those for student withdrawal; tuition and fees; and resources, and other information.
  • Additional academic policies and procedures are available from the Office of the Provost and Registrar
  • FERPA Policies Regarding Student Rights & Confidentiality of Information: and
    • Annual Notice: FERPA Student Rights and Confidentiality of Information
  • Identity Verification for Online/Distance Students
• Accreditations, Authorizations, and Licensures 
  • includes information about how to share a complaint
  • Program Accreditations and Approvals
• Student Complaints
  
  • Student Grievance Policies available in the
  • Complaints from individuals with web accessibility needs may  also be submitted in writing to: The Office of Planning & Institutional Effectiveness, 800 Linden Street, 51°µÍø PA 18510
• Transfer of Credit and Articulation Agreements
  •  (Undergraduate Catalog)
  •  (Graduate Catalog)

  • The University has established transfer articulation agreements with the following institutions. More information about these policies and the programs associated with them is accessible via the links below:

    • Luzerne County Community College (Contact the Office of Admissions)
    • Northampton Community College (Contact the Office of Admissions)
    • , Criminal Justice Program
    • Duquesne University Law School, Accelerated Bachelor/J.D. Program
    • Villanova University Law School, Accelerated Bachelor/J.D. Program
    • Boston College Law School, Accelerated Bachelor/J.D. Program
    • Penn State Law School, Accelerated Bachelor/J.D. Program
    • Seton Hall Law School, Bachelor/M.L.S. and J.D. programs
    • The 51°µÍø MBA Program participates in the
• Student Enrollment Data
  • of enrolled students, and other enrollment statistics
  • Race and Ethnicity of enrolled students
  • Enrolled recipients
• Services for Students with Disabilities
• • Annual Notice: Copyright Compliance and Peer to Peer FileSharing
• Constitution Day Information and Voter Registration Resources
  • Constitution Day, a celebration of our nation’s founding document, takes place each year on Sept. 17. Read more about campus activities and events, here: Constitution Day Information and Resources
  • RoyalsVote

Student Outcomes Information

• Academic Program Outcomes
  • Counseling and Human Services Program Outcomes
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Outcomes
  • Education Programs Title II Report Card
  • Graduate Counseling Program Outcomes
  • Graduate Nursing Program Outcomes
  • Nursing Licensure Exam Pass Rate Data
  • Occupational Therapy Program NBCOT Exam Results
• Undergraduate Retention and Graduation Rates
  • Retention and Graduation Rates - All First-time, Full-Time Undergraduates
  • Retention and Graduation Rates - Male and Female Students
  • Retention and Graduation Rates - Minority Students
  • Retention and Graduation Rates - Pell, Stafford Recipients
  • Retention and Graduation Rates - Student Athletes

Student Financial Assistance Information

• Price of Attendance
• Net Price Calculator 
• Lending Code of Conduct for Educational Loans
• Preferred Lending Arrangements
• Comprehensive Guide to Financial Aid Programs (includes information on types of student aid, refunds, student aid eligibility for study abroad, sufficient academic progress, student rights and responsibilities, and other financial aid policies)
• Financial Literacy Resources 
• Cohort Default Rates
• Tier 2 Banking Relationship
  • PNC University Banking Disclosure & Agreement

Health and Safety Information

• Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Iincludes the information listed below:
  • Crime Statistics
  • Missing Persons Policy/Procedure
  • Emergency Response Procedures, Notifications
  • Annual Notice: Fire and Safety Report
• Drug & Alcohol Policies and Resources
  • Drug & Alcohol Abuse, Prevention and Intervention Resources for Students (additional policy information available in the Student Handbook). 
  • Annual Notice: Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program Information, including University policies for Students and Employees
• Vaccination Policy
• Title IX Resources, and Non-discrimination and Anti-Harassment Resources 

Intercollegiate Athletics Information

The Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act requires co-educational institutions of postsecondary education that participate in a Title IV, federal student financial assistance program, and have an intercollegiate athletic program, to prepare an annual report to the Department of Education on athletic participation, staffing, and revenues and expenses, by men's and women's teams.

Effective July 1, 2024, updated requires institutions of higher education to determine and disclose whether academic programs that lead to professional licensure or certification meet the educational requirements for licensure/certification in its own state, and each state/territory in which it is enrolling students in distance education programs. In some cases, institutions may be unable to enroll students from states which it has determined an academic program does not meet that state’s educational requirements for licensure.

The 51°µÍø offers several academic programs that prepare students for professional licensure and certification that is required for employment.  States vary in what professions they require to be licensed or certified, the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification, and how licensure or certification is acquired and maintained. These requirements may change over time, and changes may impact the program’s ability to prepare students to meet state requirements. Students should know that:

• As the University’s programs are generally designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, completion of a 51°µÍø program may not meet education requirements for a license or certification in another state.
• In addition to educational preparation, some states have additional licensure or certification requirements, which may include an earned degree from an accredited program. Others may require individuals to complete additional coursework, additional fieldwork, background checks, passage of additional state licensing exams, additional fees, or other requirements. 
• Admission into, or completion of, 51°µÍø programs does not guarantee that a student will obtain a license or certification. State professional licensing boards make the ultimate decision as to whether or not an individual will be eligible for licensure based on the rules and regulations in place at the time the individual submits their application for licensure.

Click the link below to view additional resources for each of the University's Profession Licensure Programs:

Professional Licensure Program Information and Disclosures

The University provides this information in response to which outlines institutional responsibilities for disclosing professional licensure information by the U.S. Department of Education.

For General Information, or printed copies of the information provided here: 
Office of Planning, Institutional Effectiveness 
Phone: 570-941-6567 
email: kathryn.yerkes@scranton.edu 

The Office of Planning & Institutional Effectiveness, 800 Linden Street, 51°µÍø PA 18510

For Financial Aid Information:
Office of Financial Aid 
Phone: 1-888-SCRANTON
(570) 941-7701
email: finaid@scranton.edu

Requests for printed disclosures of the consumer information provided above are coordinated by the Office of Planning & Institutional Effectiveness. Requests may be made by emailing  planning@scranton.edu, or by calling 570-941-6567.