School Highlights
Fortis Institute-Scranton serves 279 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Private-state tuition: $27,160
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 29%
- 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 Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 52% over five years.
Fortis Institute-Scranton
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
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
35 staff
56 staff

Student Body
The student population of Fortis Institute-Scranton has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Scranton diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
279 students
447 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

# Full-Time Students
279 students
282 students

# Part-Time Students
32 students
165 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
371 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
279 students
292 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
32 students
229 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
3%
4%

% Hispanic
15%
9%

% Black
3%
12%

% White
71%
61%

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
11%


Diversity Score
0.47
0.59

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
52%
59%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.05%
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 $17,669. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$27,160
$17,669

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
92%

Median Debt for Graduates
$14,916
$13,000

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

Acceptance Rate
97%
76%

SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 97%, which is higher than the state average of 76%.
What is Fortis Institute-Scranton's ranking?
Fortis Institute-Scranton ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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