Lackawanna College

What Lackawanna College does

Lackawanna College is a private, non-profit open-enrollment institution of higher education founded in 1894 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, offering associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and certificate programs across more than 60 majors organized into 10 Career Pathways aligned with the Pennsylvania Education Department's Career Zones (Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Administration, Criminal Justice and Police Academy, Education and Training, Hospitality and Culinary, Human Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Medical Field, and Professional Studies and Communication). It operates through 13 locations across Pennsylvania — including the Main Scranton Campus, eight regional satellite centers (Hazleton, Lake Region-Hawley, Sunbury, Tunkhannock, Towanda, Bethlehem, Chambersburg, Greensburg), the School of Petroleum and Natural Gas in New Milford/Tunkhannock, the Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center in Covington Township, and the forthcoming Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) in Scranton — plus a fully online division. Specialty schools include the Mary and Harry Kiesendahl School of Hospitality and Tourism and the School of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the latter supported by industry sponsors including Coterra Energy, Southwestern Energy, Chesapeake Energy, Williams Energy, EQT, and TC Energy.

The College generates revenue through semester-based undergraduate tuition ($9,075/semester full-time, $650/credit part-time, $250/credit summer/intersession), residential housing and meal plans, program-specific fees (Nursing, Welding, Electrical, Carpentry, Culinary), Continuing Education and Workforce Development programs, CTI corporate training, international student tuition (without U.S. federal aid eligibility), and Business Partner Scholarship co-funding with regional employers. Nearly 95% of the student body receives some form of financial aid, primarily federal Title IV (Pell, SEOG, Direct Loans) and Pennsylvania State Grants processed through the institution (School Code 003283). The technology stack is built on standard higher-ed SaaS — Salesforce TargetX for admissions CRM and event registration, Office 365/Outlook Bookings for enrollment scheduling, Starfish by Hobsons for student success, Jenzabar SIS, Handshake for career services, Canvas LMS — with no proprietary AI/ML or developer API disclosed.

Customer acquisition operates through a hybrid GTM model: low-friction direct-to-consumer (5-10 minute online application via Salesforce Experience Cloud, no application fee for degree-seekers, ACCUPLACER-based placement, rolling admissions), inside sales via Enrollment Counselors, event-driven campus tours and open houses, community-led pre-college and dual-enrollment partnerships with K-12 school districts, channel partnerships with regional employers through the Business Partner Scholarship program, and enterprise field sales for CTI corporate training. The College has been a Military Friendly School since 2010 and participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and PA Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver (FosterEd) Program, serving veterans, current and former foster youth, international students, transfer students, working adults, and academically underprepared learners via developmental-to-college placement pathways.

Name

Lackawanna College

Legal name

Lackawanna College

Website

https://lackawanna.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lackawanna College is a private, non-profit open-enrollment institution founded in 1894 in Scranton, PA, offering associate, bachelor's, and certificate programs across 60+ majors at 13 Pennsylvania locations plus online, serving traditional undergraduates, veterans, transfer students, working adults, and corporate training clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD), Private/Independent Community & Junior Colleges (EDAHADAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Associate degree programs
• Bachelor degree programs
• Skilled trades training
• Workforce development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Scranton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate tuition (degree-seeking): Tuition of $9,075 per semester full-time (12-18 credits), $650/credit part-time, and $250/credit Summer/Intersession — recurring semester-based tuition for associate, bachelor's, and certificate degree programs.
2. Residential housing and meal plan revenue: Resident housing ($5,165 single, $4,160 double, $3,805 triple, $3,535 quad per semester) plus 19-meal plan ($2,415/semester) for students living in McKinnie, Seeley, and Tobin Halls in Scranton.
3. Program, course, lab, and tool-kit fees: Specialty fees by program: Nursing ($850/semester + ATI $1,916-$2,166), Welding/Carpentry/Electrical tool kits ($515-$642 one-time), Trade programs ($790/semester), Culinary/Baking/Advanced Automotive ($475/semester), Lab fees ($45/1-credit, $120/3-credit), Technology Fee ($450), Activity Fee ($130).
4. Continuing Education and Workforce Development: Non-credit certificate programs, the Training Institute (WIOA/DOL/OVR-funded), online training and certification programs, and Personal Enrichment offerings generate fees separate from degree tuition.
5. Corporate Training and CTI partnerships: Structured and customizable corporate training (Cybersecurity, EV/Advanced Automotive) delivered through the Center for Technology Innovation to national and regional employers/industry leaders.
6. International student tuition (no federal aid): International applicants must document ability to pay a full year's tuition and living expenses via a Certificate of Financial Responsibility before an I-20 is issued; international students are not eligible for U.S. federal student loans.
7. Business Partner Scholarship co-funding: Business Partner Scholarship agreements with regional employers (e.g., Allied Services, DePietro's Pharmacy, Dunkin, Gertrude Hawk, Knoebels, Lackawanna County AAA, McDonald's, NET Credit Union, Redner's, Sheetz, ShopRite, The Lodge at Woodloch, Tully's) tie employer sponsorship to tuition.
8. Visiting/non-degree enrollment fees: Visiting students pay a $35 non-refundable application fee plus a $375 tuition deposit, with Summer/Winter intersession tuition at a reduced $250/credit.
9. Federal and state financial aid pass-through (Pell, SEOG, PA State Grants, Direct Loans, PLUS Loans): Financial aid (FAFSA) processed through Lackawanna College (School Code 003283) — federal Title IV aid and PA State Grants are passed through to students, with the College receiving net tuition revenue after disbursement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion6 records

Distribution channels15 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Lackawanna College is a private, open-enrollment college offering associate, bachelor's, and certificate programs across 10 Career Pathways (Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Hospitality, Human Services, IT, Manufacturing, Medical Field, Professional Studies, Agriculture/Natural Resources). It operates 13 locations across Pennsylvania plus a fully online division, with hands-on laboratory training in skilled trades (Welding, Carpentry, Electrical), Petroleum & Natural Gas technology, Hospitality & Culinary Arts, and an emerging Center for Technology Innovation focused on robotics, EV/automotive, cybersecurity, and communications technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mary and Harry Kiesendahl School of Hospitality and Tourism: School within Lackawanna College offering bachelor's and associate degrees in hospitality and culinary arts, including Baking & Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts.
• School of Petroleum and Natural Gas (PNG)
• Center for Technology Innovation (CTI)
• Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center (LCEEC)

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs Two-year associate degree programs across 10 Career Pathways (Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Hospitality, Human Services, IT, Manufacturing, Medical Field, Professional Studies, Agriculture/Natural Resources) for prospective and transfer students at tuition of $9,075/semester full-time or $650/credit part-time.
• Bachelor's Degree Programs Four-year bachelor's degree programs across multiple Career Pathways for traditional and non-traditional students at the same $9,075/semester full-time tuition rate as associate degrees, enabling credential mobility without re-enrollment.
• Certificate Programs Short-term stackable and professional certificates in areas such as Compressor/Engine Mechanic, PNG Technician, Conservation and Natural Resource Officer, and skilled trades for rapid workforce entry.
• Online Degree and Certificate Programs Fully online associate, bachelor's, and certificate programs with flexible subterm scheduling (Subterm 1, 2, 3) and rolling Summer/Winter intersession start dates at a reduced $250/credit tuition; delivered via Canvas LMS with asynchronous progression.
• Pre-College Programs (Dual Enrollment, Level Up, SOAR) Programs enabling high school students to earn Lackawanna College credits before graduation: Dual Enrollment (taken at the high school), Level Up (on-campus/online), and SOAR (skills-based).
• School of Petroleum and Natural Gas (PNG) Programs Associate degrees and certificates in Petroleum & Natural Gas Technology and Business Administration delivered at the New Milford/Tunkhannock lab with industry-current equipment supported by E&P and midstream partners (Coterra Energy, Southwestern Energy, Chesapeake Energy, DT Midstream, Williams Energy, EQT, TC Energy, Ariel Corporation); ~93% graduate hire rate.
• Skilled Trades Programs (Welding, Carpentry, Electrical Technology) Hands-on technical training in Welding and Fabrication Technology, Carpentry and Construction Technology, and Electrical Technology delivered at the Bethlehem, Chambersburg, and Greensburg trade centers with industry-current shop facilities (up to 30 welding booths and 4 dedicated electrical labs per site).
• Mary and Harry Kiesendahl School of Hospitality and Tourism Programs Bachelor's and associate degree programs in Hospitality and Culinary Arts, including Baking & Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts, with a 100% job placement rate for graduates (employment gained weeks after graduation at employers such as Walt Disney World, Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, and Woodloch Resort).
• Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) Programs Undergraduate degrees, short-term stackable certificates, and corporate training in robotics, electric vehicles/advanced automotive, cybersecurity, and communications technology delivered at the 90,000 sq ft Center for Technology Innovation in Scranton (opening Summer 2026); future areas include Virtual Reality & AI, future-focused analytics, and emerging energy technology.
• Corporate Training Services Structured and customizable corporate training programs in cybersecurity, EV/advanced automotive, robotics, and communications technology delivered through the CTI to national and regional employers and industry leaders.
• Continuing Education and Workforce Development Programs Non-credit certificate programs, the Training Institute (WIOA/DOL/OVR-funded), online training and certification programs, Personal Enrichment, and GED testing for working professionals, dislocated workers, and adult learners seeking non-degree credentials.
• Residential Housing and Meal Plan Services Resident housing ($5,165 single, $4,160 double, $3,805 triple, $3,535 quad per semester) plus a 19-meal plan ($2,415/semester) operated by Metz Dining Services for students living in McKinnie, Seeley, and Tobin Halls at the Scranton main campus.
• Police Academy Training State-of-the-art police academy training facility at the Hazleton Center offering police certification pathways and partnered with the Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center on the Conservation and Natural Resource Officer certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~93% of School of PNG graduates hired by major E&P, Midstream, and Pipeline companies
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

37 partnerships are on record, tiered mid-tier — project partner in ihi collective action collaborative, major industry sponsor — school of png lab equipment, industry sponsor — school of png lab equipment, mid-tier business partner scholarship employer, minor — business partner scholarship employer, mid-tier — national brand business partner scholarship employer, minor — business partner scholarship public-sector employer, mid-tier — regional brand business partner scholarship employer, minor — business partner scholarship employer (hospitality), mid-tier — formal transfer articulation agreement, mid-tier — clinical consortium, minor — project partner in ihi collective action collaborative, core — pa state grant administration, core technology partner — admissions, crm, events, core technology partner — student success, core technology partner — career services, core — residential dining services vendor and core — military education benefits administration.

• The Wright Center for Community Healthmid-tier — project partner in ihi collective action collaborativeStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 August 2025Lackawanna College is one of four named project partners in the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Collective Action Collaborative, a national initiative integrating social care into healthcare delivery. Project led by Dr. Manju Thomas with cross-departmental team including Children's Advocacy Center, Friendship House, Lackawanna College, and Marley's Mission to enhance resource screenings for patients under 21, identifying needs for food, housing, and other essential supports. Collaborative kickoff was a virtual session on Aug. 19-20, 2025.
• Coterra Energymajor industry sponsor — school of png lab equipmentStrategic or Co-development PartnerExploration-and-production partner that supports the School of Petroleum and Natural Gas's hands-on industry-current lab equipment and curriculum at the Tunkhannock Center / New Milford location. One of multiple PNG industry sponsors.
• Southwestern Energymajor industry sponsor — school of png lab equipmentStrategic or Co-development PartnerE&P partner supporting the School of PNG lab and curriculum.
• Chesapeake Energymajor industry sponsor — school of png lab equipmentStrategic or Co-development PartnerE&P partner supporting the School of PNG lab and curriculum.
• DT Midstreammajor industry sponsor — school of png lab equipmentStrategic or Co-development PartnerMidstream partner supporting the School of PNG lab and curriculum.
• Williams Energymajor industry sponsor — school of png lab equipmentStrategic or Co-development PartnerMidstream partner supporting the School of PNG lab and curriculum.
• Archrockmajor industry sponsor — school of png lab equipmentStrategic or Co-development PartnerServices partner supporting the School of PNG lab and curriculum.
• Archaea Energymajor industry sponsor — school of png lab equipmentStrategic or Co-development PartnerMidstream partner supporting the School of PNG lab and curriculum.
• S2Windustry sponsor — school of png lab equipmentStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner supporting the School of PNG lab and curriculum.
• Repsol Energyindustry sponsor — school of png lab equipmentStrategic or Co-development PartnerE&P partner supporting the School of PNG lab and curriculum.
• EQTmajor industry sponsor — school of png lab equipmentStrategic or Co-development PartnerE&P partner supporting the School of PNG lab and curriculum.
• TC Energymajor industry sponsor — school of png lab equipmentStrategic or Co-development PartnerPipeline partner supporting the School of PNG lab and curriculum.
• Ariel Corporationindustry sponsor — school of png lab equipmentStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing partner supporting the School of PNG lab equipment.
• Allied Services Integrated Health Systemmid-tier business partner scholarship employerGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional healthcare system participating in Lackawanna College's Business Partner Scholarship program; provides scholarships for employees who pursue Lackawanna College degrees while remaining employed.
• DePietro's Pharmacyminor — business partner scholarship employerGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating employer in the Business Partner Scholarship program.
• Dunkin Donutsmid-tier — national brand business partner scholarship employerGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating employer in the Business Partner Scholarship program offering scholarships to its employees.
• Gertrude Hawk Chocolatesminor — business partner scholarship employerGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating employer in the Business Partner Scholarship program.
• Knoebels Amusement Resortminor — business partner scholarship employerGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating employer in the Business Partner Scholarship program.
• Lackawanna County Area Agency on Agingminor — business partner scholarship public-sector employerGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating public-sector employer in the Business Partner Scholarship program.
• McDonald'smid-tier — national brand business partner scholarship employerGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating employer in the Business Partner Scholarship program offering scholarships to its employees.
• NET Credit Unionminor — business partner scholarship employerGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating employer in the Business Partner Scholarship program.
• Redner's Marketsminor — business partner scholarship employerGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating employer in the Business Partner Scholarship program.
• Sheetzmid-tier — regional brand business partner scholarship employerGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating employer in the Business Partner Scholarship program offering scholarships to its employees.
• ShopRitemid-tier — regional brand business partner scholarship employerGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating employer in the Business Partner Scholarship program.
• The Lodge at Woodlochminor — business partner scholarship employer (hospitality)GTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating hospitality employer in the Business Partner Scholarship program.
• Tully's Good Times Family Restaurantminor — business partner scholarship employerGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating employer in the Business Partner Scholarship program.
• Johnson College of Technologymid-tier — formal transfer articulation agreementStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer articulation agreement enabling Johnson College of Technology students to transfer into Lackawanna College's Bachelor of Science in Business degree program. Johnson students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 may satisfy Lackawanna College transfer requirements; courses transferred may fulfill lower-division degree, general education, elective, and/or major requirements.
• Northeastern Pennsylvania Clinical Education Consortium (NEPA-CEC)mid-tier — clinical consortiumStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative initiative providing comprehensive third-year clinical rotations for osteopathic medical students across Northeastern Pennsylvania to enhance medical education and address regional physician shortages. Lackawanna College is a participating partner in NEPA-CEC.
• Children's Advocacy Centerminor — project partner in ihi collective action collaborativeStrategic or Co-development PartnerNamed project partner alongside Lackawanna College in the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Collective Action Collaborative initiative to integrate social care into healthcare delivery for patients under 21.
• Friendship Houseminor — project partner in ihi collective action collaborativeStrategic or Co-development PartnerNamed project partner alongside Lackawanna College in the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Collective Action Collaborative initiative.
• Marley's Missionminor — project partner in ihi collective action collaborativeStrategic or Co-development PartnerNamed project partner alongside Lackawanna College in the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Collective Action Collaborative initiative.
• Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)core — pa state grant administrationOthersPHEAA administers Pennsylvania State Grants in conjunction with the PA Departments of Education (PDE), Human Services (DHS), and Labor & Industry (L&I); Lackawanna College processes PA State Grants for eligible students. PHEAA also co-administers the Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver (FosterEd) Program created by Act 16 of 2019.
• Salesforce / TargetXcore technology partner — admissions, crm, eventsTechnology or IntegrationSalesforce TargetX powers Lackawanna College's admissions, enrollment-counselor scheduling, and event-registration platforms (lackawannacollege.my.site.com and lackawannacollege.my.salesforce-sites.com/events).
• Starfish by Hobsonscore technology partner — student successTechnology or IntegrationStarfish is Lackawanna College's student-success, retention, advising, and appointment-scheduling platform used across the Student Success Center, Academic Advising, Career Services, and Wellness Program.
• Handshakecore technology partner — career servicesTechnology or IntegrationHandshake is Lackawanna College's career-services job board for internships, part-time, and full-time positions, used by Career Services and accessible to students and alumni.
• Metz Culinary Managementcore — residential dining services vendorOthersMetz Dining Services operates the Lackawanna College dining hall in the Dining Commons on the second floor of the Culinary Center at 409 Adams Ave., Scranton; provides residential meal plans to Lackawanna College students.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) — Yellow Ribbon Programcore — military education benefits administrationOthersLackawanna College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; also processes GI Bill® education benefits for veterans, National Guard, Reservists, and active-duty military via the Office of Student Financial Services (Melissa Kirschman, Veterans Advisor; Sharon M. Danks, School Certifying Official).

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Johnson College of Technology: Two-year private, non-profit technical college in Scranton, PA. Has a formal transfer articulation agreement with Lackawanna College into its BS in Business program, signaling direct programmatic overlap in technical/career-focused credentials serving the same northeastern PA student market.
• Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn College): Pennsylvania State University-affiliated technical college in Williamsport offering associate, bachelor's, and certificate programs with a strong hands-on skilled-trades, industrial, and health-sciences focus — overlapping Lackawanna's core mission in trades and technical workforce education.
• Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology: Two-year public-supported residential technical college in Lancaster, PA offering associate degrees and certificates in skilled trades, technology, and business — a direct comparator on mission, credential mix, and workforce-development focus.
• Williamson College of the Trades: Small private, tuition-free men's trade college near Philadelphia offering associate degrees in skilled trades (masonry, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, etc.). Comparable on private non-profit trade-college model and mission of workforce credentialing, though tuition-free model differs.

Regional players

• Northampton Community College: Community college serving the Lehigh Valley (Bethlehem/Easton/Allentown), the same sub-market where Lackawanna's new Bethlehem trade center is launching — directly comparable on associate-degree and skilled-trades credentials in an overlapping geography.
• Luzerne County Community College: Community college headquartered in Nanticoke, PA, serving Luzerne, Lackawanna, and surrounding counties. Comparable open-admissions community college mission and program portfolio with workforce development emphasis in NEPA.
• Lehigh Carbon Community College: Community college serving Lehigh, Carbon, and surrounding PA counties. Comparable on affordable associate-degree and certificate programs with workforce/trades pathways in the same PA regional corridor.

Broad incumbents

• Universal Technical Institute: National for-profit trade school focused on automotive, diesel, welding, and industrial trades with multiple campuses. Comparable on skilled-trades workforce development mission, though operating at much larger scale and for-profit structure.
• ECPI University: For-profit university with a technology, healthcare, and skilled-trades focus, including accelerated credentials and corporate training — comparable on stackable certificates, IT/cybersecurity, and accelerated-format delivery.
• Fortis Institute: Multi-state for-profit career college with campuses in Pennsylvania offering diplomas and associate degrees in healthcare, skilled trades, and business — comparable on career-focused credential mix and employer-aligned curriculum, though proprietary rather than non-profit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lackawannaedu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChqT0fm47flQrejCKBxYXcQ/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/164901842888
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lackawanna-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/lackawannaedu

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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