Lackawanna College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	298
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lackawanna College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lackawanna College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Lackawanna College is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Pennsylvania is 17-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lackawanna College is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Lackawanna College is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lackawanna College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,130

Cost of attendance at Lackawanna College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,130

Cost of attendance at Lackawanna College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Lackawanna College received on average $8,510 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,510

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	236	62%	$5,196	$1,226,153
Other Federal Grant	243	64%	$5,324	$1,293,709
State Grant/Scholarships	163	43%	$3,776	$615,521
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	127	34%	$4,333	$550,245
Total Grant & Scholarships	289	76%	$8,510	$2,459,475

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lackawanna College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lackawanna College students is 32.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 39.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.1%.

32.1%

African American 23.1% 24 students
white 39.3% 75 students
hispanic 30.6% 11 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Lackawanna College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lackawanna College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

Compare Similar Colleges

The list of suggested college comparisons provided below is generated automatically by our system, utilizing statistics gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and various online sources. If you don't find the colleges you wish to compare, please visit our comparison page. There, you can search for the specific colleges and initiate your comparison.