Fortis Institute-Scranton
School Highlights
Fortis Institute-Scranton serves 385 students (92% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis Institute-Scranton | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
Total Faculty | 23 staff | 25 staff |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Fortis Institute-Scranton is Lackawanna College (0.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Lackawanna CollegePrivate, non-profit1,490 students | 0.50 Mi501 Vine St
Scranton,  PA  18509
(570) 961-7810 0.501,490 - Johnson CollegePublic455 students | 2.30 Mi3427 N Main Ave
Scranton,  PA  18508
(570) 342-6404 2.30455 - Keystone CollegePrivate, non-profit1,484 students | 11.00 MiOne College Green
La Plume,  PA  18440
(570) 945-8000 11.001,484 - Fortis Institute-Forty FortPrivate, for profit186 students | 15.20 Mi166 Slocum Street
Kingston,  PA  18704
(570) 288-8400 15.20186 - 6,049 students | 23.70 Mi1333 South Prospect Street
Nanticoke,  PA  18634
(570) 740-0200 23.706,049
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