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

1,624

Applied

534

Accepted

1,859

Enrolled

Female Admissions

821

Females Applied

280

Females Accepted

34%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

803

Males Applied

254

Males Accepted

32%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

15,300

Private

Fees

830

Full-time student fees

10,900

Room & board

6,900

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees Alumni

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

1,859

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

10%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.69%
Black or African American	13.99%
White or Caucasian	54.65%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.43%
Asian	1.13%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.27%
Two or more races	1.83%
Other	14.74%

Gender

Male (43.14%)

Female (56.86%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
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

195

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 31

Part-time - 164

Male - 77

Female - 117