Overview

Lackawanna College is a 4-year institution located in Scranton, PA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 501 Vine Street
Scranton, PA  18509
United States

Contact Mr. Eddie Perry
Admissions Advisor
Email: perrye@lackawanna.edu
Phone: 570-961-7889

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Business And Management, Other		×
Agriculture, General		×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General		×
Cardiovascular Science		×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General		×
Banking And Financial Support Services		×
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/commerce, General
E-commerce/electronic Commerce		×
Financial Planning And Services		×
Hospitality Administration/management, General		×
Hotel/motel Administration/management		×
Management Information Systems, General		×
Organizational Behavior Studies		×
Small Business Administration/management		×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other		×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/technicians, Other		×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance		×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching		×
Education, General		×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical/electronic Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other		×
Industrial Technology/technician		×
Petroleum Technology/technician		×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/assistant		×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician		×
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)		×
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician		×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other		×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General		×
Medical Administrative/executive Assistant And Medical Secretary		×
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions, Other
Occupational Therapist Assistant		×
Physical Therapy Assistant		×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Surgical Technology/technologist		×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal		×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other		×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Mechanics And Maintenance Technology/technician		×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other		×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science		×
Environmental Studies		×
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Baking And Pastry Arts/baker/pastry Chef		×
Cooking And Related Culinary Arts, General		×
Culinary Arts/chef Training		×
Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management/manager	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General		×
Psychology, Other		×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biotechnology Technology/technician		×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other		×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,845

Applied

4,176

Accepted

1,939

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,211

Females Applied

2,766

Females Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,634

Males Applied

1,410

Males Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Interview
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	College Transcripts

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

18,150

Private

Fees

950

Full-time student fees

12,710

Room & board

8,040

Room only

Financial Aid

8,013

Avg. Financial Aid Package

7,047

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,228

Avg. Loan Aid

2,990

Avg. Grant Aid

6,778

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

26.6%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

2%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,939

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

10%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	19.11%
Black or African American	16.06%
White or Caucasian	51.39%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.38%
Asian	1.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.16%
Two or more races	2.89%
Other	8.27%

Gender

Male (39.97%)

Female (60.03%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	2%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming Activities, Spring Fling and College/Career Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Beta Lambda

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, V.O.L.C. (Volunteers of Lackawanna College), Falcon Ambassador Board (FAB), COMMunity Club and Pineapple Club (Hospitality & Culinary Club)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
patrols by college liaison staff

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No
Golf	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No
Tennis	No
Volleyball	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

368

Total Faculty

22:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 202

Part-time - 166

Male - 137

Female - 231