Best Scranton Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 community colleges serving 6,166 students in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
The top ranked community college in Scranton, PA is Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Lackawanna County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.55, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.

Top Ranked Scranton, PA Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Private not-for-profit
525 Pine St
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 504-7000
| 810 students
Fortis Institute-Scranton
Private for-profit
517 Ash Street
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 558-1818
| 297 students
Johnson College
Private not-for-profit
3427 N Main Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 342-6404
| 679 students
Lackawanna College
Private not-for-profit
501 Vine St
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 961-7810
| 4,380 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Scranton, PA

Community Colleges in Scranton, PA (Closed)

School
Location
Students
1000 Meade St.- Suite 210
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 330-0600
| 171 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Scranton, PA?
There are 4 community colleges serving 6,166 students in Scranton, PA.
What is community college diversity score in Scranton, PA?
Community colleges in Lackawanna County, PA have a diversity score of 0.55, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Scranton, PA?
Community colleges in Scranton, PA have approximately 34% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black and Hispanic.

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