School Highlights
Fortis Institute-Scranton serves 241 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 92%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Private-state tuition: $27,160
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- 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
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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
58 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis Institute-Scranton has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Scranton diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
241 students
344 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
241 students
241 students
# Part-Time Students
32 students
103 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
371 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
241 students
241 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
32 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
4%
% Asian
15%
14%
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
% Black
14%
10%
% White
5%
8%
% Hawaiian
57%
52%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4286%
0.658%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
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 $17,079. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$27,160
$17,079
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,916
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,111
$6,111
Acceptance Rate
97%
76%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (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: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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