Lackawanna College
School Highlights
Lackawanna College serves 1,991 students (67% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,991 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,690
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 39%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lackawanna College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 278 teachers has grown by 334% over five years.
Lackawanna College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
56 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lackawanna College has grown by 33% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.
The Lackawanna College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,991 students
477 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,335 students
331 students
# Part-Time Students
656 students
146 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
136 students
351 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,335 students
339 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
656 students
186 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
314 students
330 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
11%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
61%
56%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
11%
11%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
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)
2.25%
1.05%
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 $17,150. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,690
$17,150
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,024
$13,620
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,540
$6,234
Acceptance Rate
n/a
86%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2020 (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: Highest completion rates.
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