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Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. With its main campus situated in downtown Scranton, Lackawanna’s expanding footprint also includes satellite centers in Hawley, Hazleton, New Milford, Sunbury, and Towanda. The curriculum at Lackawanna helps provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications; and our Continuing Education department has helped put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with the skills they need to succeed.
Lackawanna College Rankings
| #9745 of 14,160 | In the World |
|---|---|
| #2099 of 2,624 | In North America |
| #2003 of 2,523 | In the United States |
| #138 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #4 of 5 | In Scranton |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate83%
Avg. cost to attend $17,496 /y
Aid receiving 81%
Undergraduates1,991Male:Female Ratio44:56
ControlPrivate
not-for-profit
Highest DegreeBachelor’s degree
Websitewww.lackawanna.edu
Lackawanna College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
923 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
33 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Lackawanna College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 1198 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 235 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 234 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 219 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 47 (2%) |
| Asian | 25 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 21 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Net average cost to attend $17,496/yearAverage aid awarded$8,352Students receiving aid81%
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,635 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,256 |
| $48-75K | $20,151 |
| $75-110K | $23,950 |
| $110K+ | $23,543 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,300 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,300 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,300 |
| Fee in-district | $830 |
| Fee in-state | $830 |
| Fee out-of-state | $830 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 314 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,600 |
| Room charge | $6,700 |
| Meal charge | $3,900 |
Lackawanna College Majors
| Major | Associate’s degree | Bachelor’s |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 66 | 1 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | 21 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 28 | 14 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 24 | 13 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 24 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 24 | |
| Accounting | 21 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 16 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | |
| Petroleum Technology & Technician | 13 | |
| Physical Therapy Technician & Assistant | 10 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 9 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 8 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 7 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 7 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 6 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 5 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 | |
| Psychology, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 319 | 49 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 31% | 34% |
| Full-time retention rate – 100%Part-time retention rate – 100% |
Acceptance Rate for Lackawanna College
In 2021, Lackawanna College accepted 33% of applicants. In 2021, 534 out of 1,624 total applicants were accepted.
Lackawanna College Application Deadlines
Early Admissions at Lackawanna College Lackawanna College does not offer early action.
| 2021 Admissions Facts | |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 33% |
| Tuition | $15,300 |
Visit the Admissions tab above to for more on how to apply to Lackawanna College.
Financial Aid at Lackawanna College
Lackawanna College meets 26.6% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $7,047 a year.
The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021
Some financial aid is awarded ona first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can.. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don’t give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do..
Does Lackawanna College Have Dorms?
Lackawanna College offers housing for up to 338 students.
Most Lackawanna College students live off campus.
Homecoming Activities, Spring Fling, and and College/Career Fair are the best-attended events on campus.
Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at Lackawanna College.
How Do I Get Into Lackawanna College?
Lackawanna College is considered not competitive to get into, but how hard a school is to get into depends on a lot, including your GPA, test scores, activities, recommendations and essays.
Does Lackawanna College Require the ACT or SAT?
Lackawanna College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
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Lackawanna College Waitlist
Lackawanna College reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.
Is Lackawanna College a Good School?
The definition of a “good school” is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don’t tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.
Retention, graduation, and job placement statistics all give valuable information about the quality of the student experience, before and after graduation.
Retention and Graduation Rates at Lackawanna College
About 55% of students who start at Lackawanna College come back the next year.
The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.
Job Outcomes and Debt for Lackawanna College Grads
Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. In 2020, students graduated with an average of $9,380 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.
Based on this information, how does Lackawanna College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Lackawanna College a good school for you?
How Big is the Endowment for Lackawanna College?
Lackawanna College’s endowment was valued at $5,682,375 in 2021. The school spends $5,453 for each full-time student enrolled.
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Where is Lackawanna College Located?
Lackawanna College is located in the urban setting of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
If you want to see Lackawanna College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 81/84 to Scranton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Wilkes-Barre Scranton International.
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College Info
501 Vine Street Scranton, PA 18509
Campus Setting: Urban(877) 346-3552Website
Lackawanna College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
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Transfer Applications are Due
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The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Lackawanna College is Continuous processing.
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Lackawanna College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$27,400In State
$27,400Out-of-StateCost BreakdownIn StateOut-of-StateState Tuition$15,300$15,300FeesUnknownUnknownHousing$10,600$10,600Books$1,500$1,500Total (Before Financial Aid):$27,400$27,400
Student Life
Wondering what life at Lackawanna College is like? There are approximately 1,859 students enrolled at Lackawanna College. 73% percent of students attend school full-time, 90% percent are from PA and 10% percent of students are from other states.Undergraduate Enrollment
73%Full Time
27%Part TimeResidency
90%In State
10%Out-of-State
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