Lackawanna College

Lackawanna College is a private two-year institution located in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania, approximately 125 miles north of Philadelphia. The college occupies several historic buildings in the city's central business district, including its main academic center in the former Central High School building, which features distinctive early 20th-century architecture. Originally founded in 1894 as Scranton Business College, Lackawanna College has evolved to offer associate degrees and certificate programs with a focus on business, criminal justice, and healthcare-related fields. The college maintains satellite centers throughout northeastern Pennsylvania in Hazleton, Hawley, Sunbury, and Towanda, providing expanded access to its academic programs. Residential housing is available to students through the college's student apartment complex located near the main campus.