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$17,950Tuition
1,837Students
38%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,000Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearNCCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$17,950
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,950
Average Net Price
$24,449
Students Receiving Financial Aid
58.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$12,110
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,660
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,560
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,075
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$192/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
37.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
73.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
58.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $23,309
$30,001 – $48,000 $23,546
$48,001 – $75,000 $24,822
$75,001 – $110,000 $27,336
$110,001+ $27,586

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Cost Overview

Most families at Lackawanna College pay around $24,449 per year after aid, though costs vary by income. Lower-income families pay $23,309 annually while those earning over $110,000 pay $27,586. Over four years, expect total costs between $93,000 and $110,000. Only 58% of students receive financial aid, and just 14% get institutional grants averaging $8,313.

Graduates typically leave with $18,075 in debt, translating to $192 monthly payments. That debt load stays manageable against median earnings of $41,000 ten years out. The college serves a blue-collar community in northeastern Pennsylvania, focusing on practical programs that lead directly to employment. With a 95% employment rate, graduates find work quickly even if graduation rates lag at 38%.

The best deal goes to Pell Grant recipients, who make up 58% of students and receive the most generous federal aid packages.

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