Lackawanna College

501 Vine St
Scranton, PA 18509
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Lackawanna College serves 1,916 students (66% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,916 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,690
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Lackawanna College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 278 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lackawanna College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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
58 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lackawanna College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lackawanna College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,916 students
344 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,256 students
241 students
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# Part-Time Students
660 students
103 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
194 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,256 students
241 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
660 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
313 students
330 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
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% Asian
7%
14%
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% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
7%
10%
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% White
1%
8%
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% Hawaiian
63%
52%
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% Two or more races
21%
5%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
n/a
7%
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Diversity Score
0.55
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
59%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.321%
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,800
$34,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $13,690 is less than the state average of $17,079. The private state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,690
$17,079
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
91%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$17,024
$13,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,540
$6,111
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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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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: Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,916 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,690
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

Lackawanna County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.52, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Lackawanna County, PA is Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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