Fortis Institute-Scranton
Tel:
(570)558-1818
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%.
- Fortis Institute-Scranton is one of 4 community colleges within Lackawanna County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Fortis Institute-Scranton is Lackawanna College (0.5 miles away).
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 |
| Total Enrollment | 385 students | 618 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 353 students | 372 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 32 students | 246 students |
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| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| % Black | 11% | 14% |
| % White | 78% | 63% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.57 |
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| College Completion Rate | 53% | 55% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $21,800 | $34,800 |
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 - 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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