Lackawanna College traces its roots to the Scranton Business College which was established in 1894. It was merged with the Lackawanna Business College in 1912 to form the Scranton Lackawanna Business College. In 1957, it came to be known as the Lackawanna Junior College, and is situated in Scranton, Pennsylvania. In addition to the main campus, classes are also offered in satellite centers located in Honesdale, Hazleton, New Milford, and Towanda.
Lackawanna College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The academic divisions of the college include:
The sports teams of Lackawanna College participate in a wide variety of sports including baseball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball, golf, and cross country. The teams are known as the Falcons.
Students attend Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA, a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Lackawanna College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Lackawanna College is known for its programs in business and management and security and law enforcement.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
Lackawanna College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,502 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
Lackawanna College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Lackawanna College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Lackawanna College
501 Vine St
Scranton, PA 18509-3206
General Phone: (570) 961-7810
http://www.lackawanna.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security and Law Enforcement | 117 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Business and Management | 65 | business management, business, accounting, business administration, MIS, banking |
| Therapy and Counseling | 22 | mental and social health services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 22 | sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Family and Social Work | 21 | child care provider |
| Education and Teaching | 18 | education |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies |
| Media | 12 | media studies, audiovisual tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 7 | EMT paramedic |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant |
| Science | 3 | biology |
| Office and Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | stagecraft |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer and media applications |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | industrial tech |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Lackawanna College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 222 | 24 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 83 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Lackawanna College had a total enrollment of 1,502 students (1,364 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 88% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Lackawanna College offers campus housing for 335 of its 1,364 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Scranton, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,560 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,560 |
| Room and board | $ 6,800 |
| Room charge | $ 4,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,230 |
Financial Aid:
Lackawanna College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 328300)
Lackawanna College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $36,197 | 3 | $35,573 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $43,706 | 4 | $41,693 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $34,889 | 4 | $36,664 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $31,599 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $38,170 | 10 | $37,620 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 85 | 71 | 156 |
| Football | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Track | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 55 | 63 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lackawanna College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
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