- Lackawanna College is a private college in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. It also has satellite centers in Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda, and Tunkhannock, and an Environmental Education Center in Covington Township.
School Highlights
Lackawanna College serves 4,380 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 4,380 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,690
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 31%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lackawanna College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 278 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lackawanna College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
278 staff
59 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lackawanna College has grown by 119% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Lackawanna College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,380 students
461 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
1,646 students
325 students
# Part-Time Students
2,734 students
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
438 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,646 students
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,734 students
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
313 students
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
11%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
69%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
59%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
38%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,800
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,690 is less than the state average of $17,231. The private state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,690
$17,231
Tuition Notes
$9,075 per semester for full-time (12-18 credits)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,024
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,540
$6,260
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Lackawanna College was founded in 1894 as the Scranton Business College. Through the years, the College has grown and expanded to meet the changing needs of the community and of individual students. Lackawanna College is chartered as a non-profit junior college with the right to grant associate degrees and is fully accredited by the prestigious Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges. Its credits are easily transferable to other colleges and universities. Lackawanna College grants associate in science, associate in applied science and associate in arts degrees in a variety of majors and offers certificate programs designed specifically to suit the needs of an individual. Most students are required to take core curriculum courses including English, math, humanities, social sciences and computer information. Students can expect to improve their ability to learn effectively, seek and gather information, communicate both orally and in writing, apply computer technology, work interdependently, gain practical work experience, think critically, make informed decisions, solve problems, become self-directed, understand the need for community service, and appreciate the historical, political, economic, scientific, social and culturally diverse contexts of the world in which they live. Lackawanna College is approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education to grant associate degrees and is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, which is designated as a National Accrediting Agency by the U.S. Department of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lackawanna College cost?
Lackawanna College's private state tuition is approximately $13,690.
What is Lackawanna College's ranking?
Lackawanna College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
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