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Form 5500 statement · plan year 1 Jun 2024 to 31 May 2025
Retirement Plan for Faculty, Administrative and Professional Employees of University of Scranton
Sponsored by University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
Form 5500 information is as filed by the plan administrator with the Department of Labor and may be amended. Figures reflect the plan year shown, not current balances. Form 5500 contains no individual account balances. Look up the original filing at EFAST2.
University of Scranton of Scranton, Pennsylvania sponsors Retirement Plan for Faculty, Administrative and Professional Employees of University of Scranton, a 403(b) plan. Its Form 5500 for the plan year ending 31 May 2025 shows 927 participants (589 active) and $154M in net assets.
Net assets came to $165,903 per participant, well above the $46,267 median for defined contribution plans with 500 to 999 participants and well above the $73,018 median for defined contribution plans in educational services. The figure is an average across everyone in the plan, including former employees with small balances; Form 5500 holds no individual account data.
The employer contributed $4.4M during the year, or $7,423 per active participant against a same-size median of $1,934; participants contributed — and $564K arrived as rollovers and other contributions. Benefits paid out totalled $9.9M.
Schedule C lists 3 service provider organisations paid $5,000 or more, with reported compensation of $135K: $146 per participant, well above the same-size median of $113. Administrative expenses charged to the plan were $139K. Schedule C does not capture every cost: fees netted from fund returns and fees the employer pays directly are outside it.
Across the filings on record, net assets went from $50.6M in 2009 to $154M in 2024 (up 204%), and participants from 750 to 927 (up 24%).
The independent accountant's opinion on the financial statements was disclaimer, from an audit whose scope was limited under ERISA section 103(a)(3)(C) to exclude investment information certified by a bank or insurer.
Compared with similar plans
| Measure | This plan | Same size | Same industry | All US DC plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net assets per participant | $165,903 | $46,267 | $73,018 | $53,102 |
| Employer contributions per active participant | $7,423 | $1,934 | $2,838 | $2,175 |
| Schedule C compensation per participant | $146 | $113 | $95.66 | $123 |
| Schedule C compensation, share of net assets | 0.09% | 0.25% | 0.13% | 0.26% |
| Administrative expenses per participant | $150 | $109 | $89.26 | $116 |
Peer columns are medians for plan year 2024 across defined contribution plans with 100 or more participants: 500 to 999 participants (10,588 plans), educational services (2,753) and all US plans (63,460). Fee medians cover plans that report an amount.
Trend by plan year
| Plan year | Participants | Net assets | Per participant | Employer contributions | Participant contributions | Schedule C compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 927 | $154M | $165,903 | $4.4M | — | $135K |
| 2023 | 962 | $145M | $150,906 | $4.6M | — | $123K |
| 2022 | 1,016 | $126M | $124,085 | $4.2M | — | $78K |
| 2021 | 972 | $127M | $130,475 | $4.2M | — | $88K |
| 2020 | 937 | $134M | $143,073 | $4.2M | — | $92K |
| 2019 | 948 | $109M | $114,862 | $4.6M | — | $81K |
| 2018 | 939 | $101M | $107,569 | $5.0M | — | $82K |
| 2017 | 1,037 | $101M | $97,011 | $4.7M | — | $67K |
| 2016 | 907 | $92.2M | $101,668 | $4.6M | — | $81K |
| 2015 | 728 | $83.0M | $113,952 | $4.5M | — | $74K |
| 2014 | 865 | $81.8M | $94,538 | $4.3M | — | $44K |
| 2013 | 821 | $75.9M | $92,390 | $4.2M | — | $18K |
| 2012 | 715 | $68.6M | $95,943 | $4.0M | — | $27K |
| 2011 | 565 | $59.7M | $105,598 | $3.9M | — | $24K |
| 2010 | 559 | $58.2M | $104,109 | $3.6M | — | $23K |
| 2009 | 750 | $50.6M | $67,507 | $3.7M | — | $118K |
Years in which the plan filed the full Form 5500 with 100 or more participants, from 2009. Plan year is the year in which the plan year began.
Statement for the year
- Net assets, beginning of year$145,172,051
- Employer contributions$4,372,427
- Participant contributions—
- Rollovers and other contributions$563,647
- Total contributions$4,936,074
- Total income, including investment results$18,676,426
- Benefits paid$9,917,400
- Administrative expenses$138,606
- Total expenses$10,056,006
- Net income$8,620,420
- Net transfers$0
- Net assets, end of year$153,792,471
Participants
- Active participants589
- Retired or separated, receiving benefits0
- Retired or separated, entitled to future benefits336
- Participants with account balances915
- Total participants, end of year927
Fees and service providers
| Organisation | Services reported | Direct | Indirect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capfinancial Partners, LLC | Investment advisory (plan); Investment management | $61,000 | $0 |
| TIAA | Recordkeeping and information management; Consulting (pension); Investment advisory (plan); Investment management; Participant communication | $43,357 | $0 |
| Forvis Mazars, LLP | Accounting (including auditing) | $30,783 | $0 |
Schedule C, Part I line 2: providers that received $5,000 or more, with the form's own service codes. Individuals named on Schedule C (plan employees, individual trustees) are never shown and their compensation is excluded. Eligible indirect compensation disclosed by formula carries no dollar amount. See how to read Schedule C fees.
Administrative expenses on Schedule H
- Investment advisory and management fees$61,000
- Recordkeeping fees$43,357
- IQPA audit fees$30,783
- Legal fees$3,466
- Total administrative expenses$138,606
Investment structure
Assets at year end by Schedule H category. The form shows the kind of vehicle holding the money, not the funds on the menu.
- Registered investment companies (mutual funds)$125M · 81.5%
- Insurance company general account$24.4M · 15.8%
- Pooled separate accounts$4.1M · 2.7%
- Receivables$2,336 · 0.0%
Audit and compliance answers, as filed
- Accountant's opinionDisclaimer
- Audit scope limited under ERISA section 103(a)(3)(C)Yes
- Accounting firmForvis Mazars, LLP
- Participant contributions reported as transmitted lateNo
- Covered by a fidelity bondYes, $5,000,000
- Blackout period during the yearNo
These are the plan administrator's own answers on Schedule H, Part IV. A reported late transmittal is the filer's disclosure of a timing lapse, usually corrected through the Department of Labor's voluntary program; the amount is the total involved, not a loss.
Plan characteristics
2CMoney purchase (other than target benefit) plan2FERISA section 404(c) plan2GTotal participant-directed account plan2MCode section 403(b)(7) accounts (custodial accounts for regulated investment company stock)2RParticipant-directed brokerage accounts provided as an investment option under the plan2TTotal or partial participant-directed account plan with a default investment account3DPre-approved pension plan
Codes entered on Form 5500 line 8a, with the labels from the official instructions. Business code 611000: Educational Services (including schools, colleges, & universities).
Other plans of University of Scranton
| Plan | Participants | Net assets |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Scranton 403(b) Plan | 1,008 | $105M |
| Retirement Plan for Clerical and Maintenance Employees of the University of Scranton | 377 | $25.6M |
Similar plans in Pennsylvania
| Plan | Sponsor | Participants | Net assets | Per participant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis University Retirement Plan | Saint Francis University | 990 | $128M | $129,200 |
| Mercyhurst University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan | Mercyhurst University | 921 | $87.6M | $95,069 |
| The University of Scranton 403(b) Plan | University of Scranton | 1,008 | $105M | $104,420 |
| Lycoming College Retirement Plan | Lycoming College | 911 | $97.6M | $107,137 |
| Ursinus College Defined Contribution Retirement Plan | Ursinus College | 1,014 | $148M | $145,755 |
| Chatham University Defined Contribution Plan | Chatham University | 891 | $97.0M | $108,827 |
Defined contribution plans in educational services closest in size.
Questions and answers
How big is Retirement Plan for Faculty, Administrative and Professional Employees of University of Scranton?
927 participants at the end of the plan year ending 31 May 2025, of whom 589 were active employees, with net assets of $153,792,471. Among defined contribution plans that places it in the 500 to 999 participants band, which held 10,588 plans in plan year 2024.
What does University of Scranton contribute per participant?
The filing reports $4,372,427 in employer contributions for the year, which is $7,423 per active participant; the median for plans of the same type and size was $1,934 in plan year 2024. Form 5500 reports the total only. It does not state the match formula, and the per-participant figure is an average, not any one person's contribution.
What fees does the plan pay and how do they compare?
Schedule C reports $135,140 in compensation to service provider organisations, $146 per participant or 0.09% of net assets. The same-size median among plans reporting any Schedule C compensation was $113 per participant. Administrative expenses on Schedule H were $138,606. Investment costs deducted inside mutual funds and other pooled vehicles are not itemised on Form 5500, so these figures are a floor rather than a full cost.
Who runs the plan?
The sponsor is University of Scranton. Recordkeeping or administration: TIAA. Investment advisory or management: Capfinancial Partners, LLC and TIAA. The financial statements were audited by Forvis Mazars, LLP. Form 5500 also names the plan administrator's signer and other individuals; this site publishes organisations only.
Was the audit opinion unqualified?
The filing reports an disclaimer opinion from a limited-scope audit, in which the accountant did not audit investment information certified by a bank or insurance company. A disclaimer of opinion was the usual result of a limited-scope audit under the rules in force before 2021 and is not by itself a finding about the plan.
How current is this, and does it show my balance?
This is the Form 5500 for the plan year 1 Jun 2024 to 31 May 2025, received by the Department of Labor on 5 Mar 2026. Filings are due seven months after the plan year ends, or nine and a half with an extension, so the public record always runs a year or more behind. It contains plan-level totals only: no individual balances, contributions or names of participants exist in the data.
Provenance
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Form 5500 research files (Form 5500, Schedule H, Schedule C) for plan years 2009 to 2025, public domain, with filings received through 24 Aug 2026. This page shows the latest filing on record for EIN 24-0795495, plan 002, received 5 Mar 2026; an amended filing replaces it at the next build. Medians and percentiles are computed by this site; see the methodology. Report an error through corrections.