Fortis Institute-Erie (Closed 2020)

5757 West 26th Street
Erie, PA 16506
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  • The mission of Tri-State Business Institute to provide students with the practical skills and the responsible behaviors necessary to secure rewarding careers in their specialized fields of study. To accomplish this mission, the Institute provides students with updated postsecondary technical knowledge and skill level.

School Highlights

Fortis Institute-Erie served 9 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 44%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 93% over five years.
Fortis Institute-Erie(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High TraditionalAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty7 staff56 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Fortis Institute-Erie has declined by 98% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Erie diversity score of 0.83 is more than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment9 students477 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio1:112:1
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# Full-Time Students9 students331 students
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# Part-Time Students210 students146 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
-
% Hispanic
5%
11%
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% Black
16%
15%
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% White
26%
56%
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% Two or more races
16%
3%
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% Non Resident races
16%
1%
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% Unknown races
16%
11%
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Diversity Score0.830.64
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College Completion Rate
47%
56%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$28,500$34,900
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $13,010 is less than the state average of $17,415. The private state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$13,010$17,415
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,687$13,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate85%84%
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Tri-State Business Institute offers Associate in Specialized Business Degree and Diploma programs in Programming, Database Administration, Digital Graphic & Multimedia Design, Microcomputer Applications, Networking, Web Site Development, Security / Forensics, Business Administration / Accounting, Business Administration / Marketing and Management, Professional Administrative Assistant, Nursing, Medical Transcription, Therapeutic Massage, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT / Paramedic, Legal careers, Cosmetology careers and welding careers. Tri-State Business Institute is an authorized Microsoft Office Specialist Testing Site and an Authorized Prometric/Certiport Testing Center. We offer certification exams for many of the skill areas within our programs. You can take a class and get certified right away. Tri-State Business Institute has successfully tested and certified over 700 students in Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Cisco, CompTIA, NCCT, and CIW. The library/resource center offers reference sources and a collection of books, journals, magazines, and materials related to the curriculums offered at the school. TSBI is a member of the Northwest Interlibrary Cooperative of Pennsylvania (NICOP) which allows for the sharing of library materials by Northwestern Pennsylvania Post-Secondary Educational Institutions. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Occupational Associate Degrees and Diplomas.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Fortis Institute-Erie is Erie Institute Of Technology (EIT) (3.4 miles away).
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