Fortis Institute-Scranton

517 Ash Street
Scranton, PA 18509
Top-Ranked (2026-27): 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 (26-27)

  • 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
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
21 staff
28 staff
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

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 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 48% over five years.
Total Enrollment
372 students
382 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Full-Time Students
372 students
294 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
32 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
404 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
372 students
292 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
32 students
88 students
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
22%
12%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
23%
15%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
44%
50%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
43%
61%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,800
$36,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $27,160 is more than the state average of $17,466. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$27,160
$17,466
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
89%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$14,916
$13,310

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,111
$6,297

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Acceptance Rate
75%
82%

Sports

School Mascot
Wild Boar
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • 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 82%.
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 (26-27)

  • 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 lower than the national average of 0.74. 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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