Fortis Institute-Scranton
School Highlights
Fortis Institute-Scranton serves 281 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 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Private-state tuition: $27,160
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 36%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 191% over five years.
Fortis Institute-Scranton
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
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 declined by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Scranton diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
281 students
477 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
281 students
331 students
# Part-Time Students
32 students
146 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
314 students
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
11%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
64%
56%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
11%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
College Completion Rate
48%
56%
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 $17,415. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$27,160
$17,415
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,611
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,888
$5,500
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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