Fortis Institute-Scranton

517 Ash Street
Scranton, PA 18509
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Fortis Institute-Scranton serves 372 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 50%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Private-state tuition: $27,160
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Fortis Institute-Scranton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 40% over five years.
Fortis Institute-Scranton
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
21 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
14

Student Body

The student population of Fortis Institute-Scranton has grown by 33% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Scranton diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 48% over five years.
Total Enrollment
372 students
380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
372 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
32 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
385 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
372 students
290 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
32 students
90 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
340 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
22%
12%
% Black
23%
15%
% White
44%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
43%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,800
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $27,160 is more than the state average of $17,224. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$27,160
$17,224
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,916
$13,310
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,111
$6,297
Acceptance Rate
75%
81%
SAT Reading
n/a
470
SAT Math
n/a
489
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boar
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • John Smith - Nobel Prize in Medicine - 2005 -
    • Jane Doe - Olympic Gold Medalist - 2010 -

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fortis Institute-Scranton cost?
Fortis Institute-Scranton's private state tuition is approximately $27,160.
What schools are Fortis Institute-Scranton often compared to?
Fortis Institute-Scrantonis often viewed alongside schools like Lackawanna College, Johnson College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Scranton?
The acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Scranton is 75%, which is lower than the state average of 81%.
Who are famous alumni from Fortis Institute-Scranton?
Fortis Institute-Scranton famous alumni include: John Smith - Nobel Prize in Medicine - 2005 and Jane Doe - Olympic Gold Medalist - 2010.
What is Fortis Institute-Scranton's ranking?
Fortis Institute-Scranton ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Private-state tuition: $27,160
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

Lackawanna County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Lackawanna County, PA is Fortis Institute-Scranton. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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