Lackawanna College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6848 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1857 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1768 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #109 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #3 of 5 | In Scranton |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 2,211
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.lackawanna.edu
Lackawanna College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lackawanna College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
887 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
646 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Lackawanna College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1230 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 357 (16%) |
| Black or African American | 280 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 216 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 75 (3%) |
| Asian | 38 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 6 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lackawanna College is $19,682 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,142 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,288 |
| $48-75K | $20,224 |
| $75-110K | $23,796 |
| $110K+ | $26,351 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $17,450 |
| Tuition in-state | $17,450 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,450 |
| Fee in-district | $950 |
| Fee in-state | $950 |
| Fee out-of-state | $950 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 313 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,110 |
| Room charge | $7,660 |
| Meal charge | $4,450 |
Lackawanna College majors
Lackawanna College has granted 94 bachelor's degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lackawanna College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 49 | 25 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 65 | 4 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 37 | 29 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 36 | 16 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 44 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 23 | 4 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 26 | |
| Accounting | 7 | 16 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Petroleum Technology & Technician | 12 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 11 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 10 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 8 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 8 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 6 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 4 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 4 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 367 | 94 |
Lackawanna College has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 19% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 35% | 39% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lackawanna College has published 26 scientific papers with 152 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Geography and Cartography, Psychology, and Materials Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 9 |
| 2002 | 0 | 9 |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 | 5 |
| 2006 | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 0 | 7 |
| 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 7 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 | 7 |
| 2018 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 | 0 | 19 |
| 2020 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 |
Notable alumni
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Bryant McKinnie
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Bryant Douglas McKinnie is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, twice earning All-American honors.
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Lorenzo Taliaferro
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Lorenzo Taliaferro was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Lackawanna College and Coastal Carolina and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL draft.
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Jermaine Eluemunor
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Jermaine Eluemunor is an English professional American football offensive tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies and high school football for Morris Knolls High School in Denville, New Jersey.
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Jaquan Brisker
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Jaquan Monte Brisker is an American professional football safety for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Lackawanna Falcons and Penn State Nittany Lions prior to being selected by the Bears 48th overall in the 2022 NFL draft.
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Mark Glowinski
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Mark Glowinski II is an American professional football guard. He played college football for the Lackawanna Falcons and West Virginia Mountaineers. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft.
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Ji'Ayir Brown
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Ji'Ayir A'Veon Brown is an American professional football safety for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Lackawanna Falcons and Penn State Nittany Lions. Brown was drafted by the 49ers in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft.
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Donald Jones
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Donald Jones is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League. He played college football for the Youngstown State Penguins and was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He was also a member of the New England Patriots.
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Gale H. Stalker
- Occupations
- politicianbanker
- Biography
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Gale Hamilton Stalker was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
General info
| Total FTE staff | 264 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 501 Vine St Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509-3206 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 76,000 |
| Phone | 5709617810 |