Scranton, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Lackawanna College

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,939-student campus.

1.03
Incidents / 1k students
#1,606
Rank of 3,050
#54
PA rank
1,939
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Lackawanna College reports 1.03 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,606 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

1.03
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,606
of 3,050 ranked nationally
1
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+1 reported incidents

Lackawanna College increased from 0 to 1 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Lackawanna College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Scranton, PA, enrolling approximately 1,939 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #54 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,939 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Lackawanna College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 0.41 incidents per 1,000 students, Lackawanna College reports 150% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 54 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

1.03 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1606

See peer comparison

State Rank (PA)

#54

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

1

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Lackawanna College percentile rank 47.3%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1606 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Lackawanna College reports 150% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$18,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,400
Avg Net Price
$19,951
Median Debt
$18,075
Pell Grant Recipients
60%
How does this cost rank in PA? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
37%
Retention Rate
83%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$35,500
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,000
Loan Repayment (3yr)
59%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Lackawanna College: on-campus incidents by year

Rising

-0.500.511.5 202120222023 0 1 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 100
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

54 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
54 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 33
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 26
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 5
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0

Lackawanna College vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

PA

Lackawanna College

1.03 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,606
Enrollment
1,939
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT · 1,939 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Pierpont Community and Technical College
Fairmont, WV · 1,939 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA · 1,940 enrolled
Safety Score 2.06
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Draper, UT · 1,937 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
Chillicothe, OH · 1,941 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Lackawanna College nationally (rank #1606), regardless of size or state.

Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, AL
National Rank #1605
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI
National Rank #1607
UEI College-Fresno
Fresno, CA
National Rank #1604
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
National Rank #1608
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
National Rank #1603

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lackawanna College safe?
Lackawanna College has a safety score of 1.03 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,606 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Lackawanna College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Lackawanna College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Lackawanna College have fire safety data?
Yes. Lackawanna College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Lackawanna College's Safety Profile

Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA enrolls 1,939 students and has a safety score of 1.03 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1606 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Lackawanna College's 1.03 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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