Lackawanna College

In 2021, tuition for full-time students at Lackawanna College was $15,300 a year.

Tuition was the same price in 2023 compare to the year before. Usually, college tuition rises about 3% year.

Remember, the advertized cost of tuition doesn't mean much if you plan to use financial aid to help pay for college. Many students owe far less than the sticker price after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts are applied. Additionally, student loans can make the amount you do have to pay out of pocket feel more doable until you've finishing school and found a job.

Lackawanna College meets 26.6% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student at Lackawanna College is around $7,047 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $9,380 in student loans for each student with debt.

Lackawanna College: In-state vs. Out-of-State Tuition

Lackawanna College is a private, nonprofit institution, which means it has the same tuition for students from Pennsylvania as it does for residents from other states.

Public colleges and universities receive funding from the state government. Public, state schools can offer lower tuition for students who meet the requirements for in-state residency.

Choosing a college where you qualify for in-state residency can cut the cost of college tuition. Don't forget to check your state's eligibility criteria for in-state tuition. Every state has its own rules about what makes someone eligible for in-state tuition. The most common requirement is that students must have lived in the state for a full year before starting school. There may be other criteria too, depending on the state you and your parents currently live in.

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Do International Students Pay More to Go to Lackawanna College?

Lackawanna College has the same tuition for international students as for those from out of state.

Students from outside of the U.S. usually do not qualify for for loans or grants from the U.S. government, but should research private or school-specific aid and scholarships. International students who demonstrate financial need may qualify for the following types of financial support at Lackawanna College:

•Loans from outsideLackawanna College •Athletic Awards •Lackawanna College-specific scholarships

International students without financial need may be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships and athletic awards.

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Lackawanna College Housing Expenses, Fees, and More

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Tuition is not the only cost of attending college; there are other costs associated with college, like room and board, facility fees, and books and supplies. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Lackawanna College.

House and Food Costs at Lackawanna College

Housing and campus dining at Lackawanna College is $10,900 a year. This includes the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, plus a dining plan that allows you to eat in the Lackawanna College's on-campus cafeterias and dining halls.

Board costs can depend on the number of meals you intend to eat on-campus

How Much Do Books Cost at Lackawanna College?

First-year students are sometimes surprised by how much books and supplies cost–and not in a good way. The real cost of books and supplies depends on the courses you take and what kinds of books and materials they require. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy used textbooks and materials.

Annual Fees

Most schools also have fees to help cover the cost of facilties, like the computer labs and libraries, athletic facilities, and more.

There may be optional fees associated with participating in certain activities, like joining a fraternity or sorority, or participating in sports or other extracurriculars. Most colleges have ways so that those with financial need to get help covering these costs.

The Cost of Transportation at Lackawanna College

The total cost of getting around in college depends on a few key factors. Will you drive, fly, or take public transportation to school? Will you need to pay to park on-campus? Is the campus small enough that you can easily walk from class-to-class?? Do you own a car, or are you planning to use public transportation? All of these questions can drastically impact your estimated cost of transportation. Keeping in mind, first-year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

A school's location can impact your transportation budget. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the flip side, transportation in an urban area might be costly, but cities may offer more buses, trains or low-cost flight options to actually get to school. Lackawanna Collegeis in a city in Pennsylvania.

Other Costs

When budgeting for college, don’t forget to take into account personal expenses, like going out to eat or see shows, furnishing your living space, and things like haircuts, clothes and, yes, even toilet paper and shampoo.

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Financial Breakdown for Lackawanna College

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Now, let’s look at the breakdown of all expenses, to get a better estimate of what is really costs to go to Lackawanna College.

Total Cost of Lackawanna College

What will the cost of attending Lackawanna College be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.

2023 Total Tuition and Expenses
Tuition	$15,300
Room and Board	$10,900
Other expenses	$2,722

The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.

Total Estimated Costs
On-Campus	$31,252
Off-Campus	$20,920

The breakdowns above provide a good estimate of the total cost of attendance before financial aid and scholarships. Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.

Lackawanna College’s tuition and fees change based on: •Campus location for full-time and part-time students •Academic program for both full and part-time students

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Lackawanna College Financial Aid

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The majority of Lackawanna College undergrads use financial aid to to cover the cost of tuition. In 2023, 2,105 of the 1,859 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Lackawanna College meets 26.6% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $7,047 a year. Around 13% of Lackawanna College undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. Lackawanna College graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $9,380 of student loan debt.

The average debt for each loan type varies.

Average Debt By Loan Type
Federal Loans	$9,790
Private Loans	$9,194

Most Common Loans for Lackawanna College Students
Federal Loans	4%
Private loans	9%

Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Lackawanna College financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.

Scholarships at Lackawanna College

Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.

In 2023, Lackawanna College awarded 1,978 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $14.4 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $190,000 in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.

Net Cost of Lackawanna College

The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.

Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Lackawanna College students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.

When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.

The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at Lackawanna College was $7,047 in 2023. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Lackawanna College seem more manageable.

Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students
On-Campus	$24,205
Off-Campus	$13,873

What will attending Lackawanna College really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.

As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families make more informed decisions about the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Lackawanna College's net cost calculator on their website.

Lackawanna College Tuition Payment Plans

Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.

Lackawanna College does not have guaranteed tuition.

Lackawanna College offers an Installment Payment Plan, which allows students to pay tuition in a series of smaller chunks instead of one lump sum.

Does Lackawanna College Offer Tuition Waivers?

Schools sometimes waiver tuition for certain groups, to reduce the total cost of attendance. Some schools offer tuition waivers for employees and their family members, underrepresented students, or military students. Even if you qualify for a waiver, other expenses and fees are the responsibility of the student.

Lackawanna College has some full or partial tuition waivers available for: - X - Employees or Children of Employees

Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.

Lackawanna College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and supporting students.

As of 2021, the total market value of Lackawanna College's endowment was $5.7 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $5,453 for each full-time student enrolled.

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