Lackawanna College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6625 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1841 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1753 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #121 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #3 of 5 | In Scranton |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,868
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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.
760 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
602 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 | 970 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 281 (15%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 268 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 261 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 46 (2%) |
| Asian | 25 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 6 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lackawanna College is $18,144 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 | $17,426 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,317 |
| $48-75K | $20,753 |
| $75-110K | $23,969 |
| $110K+ | $24,174 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $16,450 |
| Tuition in-state | $16,450 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,450 |
| Fee in-district | $890 |
| Fee in-state | $890 |
| Fee out-of-state | $890 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 313 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,700 |
| Room charge | $7,400 |
| Meal charge | $4,300 |
Lackawanna College majors
Lackawanna College has granted 98 bachelor's degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lackawanna College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 69 | 11 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 41 | 29 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 36 | 18 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 36 | 13 |
| Accounting | 20 | 17 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 30 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 20 | 3 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 20 | |
| Petroleum Technology & Technician | 20 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 11 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 8 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 8 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 7 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 5 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 5 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 4 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 4 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Psychology, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 356 | 98 |
Lackawanna College has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 36% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lackawanna College has published 23 scientific papers with 128 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 9 |
| 2002 | 0 | 8 |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 7 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 7 |
Notable alumni
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Bryant McKinnie
- Occupations
- player of American football
- 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
- player of American football
- 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 drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
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Mark Glowinski
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Mark Glowinski II is an American football guard for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at West Virginia. He also played football at Lackawanna College before attending West Virginia. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft.
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Jermaine Eluemunor
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
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Jermaine Eluemunor is an American football offensive tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M and high school football for Morris Knolls High School in Denville, New Jersey.
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Jaquan Brisker
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
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Jaquan Monte Brisker is an American football safety for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Lackawanna College and Penn State prior to being selected by the Bears 48th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft.
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Donald Jones
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Donald Jones is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Youngstown State. He has also played for the New England Patriots.
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Gale H. Stalker
- Occupations
- bankerpolitician
- 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 | 240 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional |
Location and contacts
| Address | 501 Vine St Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509-3206 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 76,000 |
| Phone | 5709617810 |