Fortis Institute-Scranton

517 Ash Street
Scranton, PA 18509-2903
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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 (0.6 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 LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty23 staff25 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Fortis Institute-Scranton has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Fortis Institute-Scranton diversity score of 0.37 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment385 students618 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio17:125:1
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# Full-Time Students353 students372 students
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# Part-Time Students32 students246 students
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% Asian		-
2%
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% Hispanic
9%
7%
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% Black
11%
14%
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% White
78%
63%
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% Two or more races		-
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
10%
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Diversity Score0.370.57
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College Completion Rate
53%
55%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$21,800$34,800
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $27,160 is more than the state average of $16,683. The private state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$27,160$16,683
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid98%94%
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Median Debt for Graduates$16,000$12,223
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,985$5,500
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Acceptance Rate97%75%
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • The nearest community college to Fortis Institute-Scranton is Lackawanna College (0.6 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Lackawanna College
    Private, non-profit
    1,490 students | 0.60 Mi501 Vine St
    Scranton,  PA  18509
    (570)961-7810     0.601,490
  • Johnson College
    Public
    455 students | 2.30 Mi3427 N Main Ave
    Scranton,  PA  18508
    (570)342-6404     2.30455
  • Keystone College
    Private, non-profit
    1,484 students | 11.00 MiOne College Green
    La Plume,  PA  18440
    (570)945-8000     11.001,484
  • Fortis Institute-Forty Fort
    Private, for profit
    186 students | 15.20 Mi166 Slocum Street
    Kingston,  PA  18704
    (570)288-8400     15.20186
  • Luzerne County Community College
    Public
    6,049 students | 23.70 Mi1333 South Prospect Street
    Nanticoke,  PA  18634
    (570)740-0200     23.706,049
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Quick Stats (2018-19)
  • Students: 385 students
  • Private-state tuition: $27,160
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 22%
Did You Know?
For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $10,533 per year for in-state students and $14,058 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,683 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is Community College of Philadelphia. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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