Lackawanna College

501 Vine St
Scranton, PA 18509
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Tel: (570) 961-7810
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School Highlights
  • Lackawanna College serves 1,490 students (76% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
  • Lackawanna College is one of 4 community colleges within Lackawanna County, PA.
  • The nearest community college to Lackawanna College is Fortis Institute-Scranton (0.5 miles away).

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lackawanna College(PA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty68 staff25 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 22:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
  • The Lackawanna College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,490 students618 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio22:125:1
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# Full-Time Students1,127 students372 students
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# Part-Time Students363 students246 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		335300
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
5%
7%
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% Black
12%
14%
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% White
74%
63%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
4%
10%
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Diversity Score0.430.57
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College Completion Rate
27%
55%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,800$34,800
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $13,690 is less than the state average of $16,683. The private state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$13,690$16,683
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%94%
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Median Debt for Graduates$16,000$12,223
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Median Debt for Dropouts$8,500$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.

Nearby Schools

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  • Fortis Institute-Scranton
    Private, for profit
    385 students | 0.50 Mi517 Ash Street
    Scranton,  PA  18509
    (570) 558-1818     0.50385
  • Johnson College
    Public
    455 students | 2.80 Mi3427 N Main Ave
    Scranton,  PA  18508
    (570) 342-6404     2.80455
  • Keystone College
    Private, non-profit
    1,484 students | 11.20 MiOne College Green
    La Plume,  PA  18440
    (570) 945-8000     11.201,484
  • Fortis Institute-Forty Fort
    Private, for profit
    186 students | 14.70 Mi166 Slocum Street
    Kingston,  PA  18704
    (570) 288-8400     14.70186
  • Luzerne County Community College
    Public
    6,049 students | 23.10 Mi1333 South Prospect Street
    Nanticoke,  PA  18634
    (570) 740-0200     23.106,049
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 1,490 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,690
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 26%
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For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $10,533 per year for in-state students and $14,058 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,683 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is Community College of Philadelphia. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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