Fortis Institute-Scranton

517 Ash Street
Scranton, PA 18509
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Fortis Institute-Scranton serves 297 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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Private-state tuition: $27,160
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 50%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Fortis Institute-Scranton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis Institute-Scranton
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
59 staff

Student Body

The student population of Fortis Institute-Scranton has declined by 14% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Scranton diversity score of 0.68 is equal to the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
297 students
461 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
297 students
325 students
# Part-Time Students
32 students
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
297 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
297 students
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
32 students
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
19%
11%
% Black
17%
15%
% White
50%
52%
% Hawaiian
5%
3%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
10%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4314%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,800
$34,300

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $27,160 is more than the state average of $17,231. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$27,160
$17,231
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,916
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,111
$6,260
Acceptance Rate
75%
78%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boar
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • John Smith - Nobel Prize in Medicine - 2005 -
    • Jane Doe - Olympic Gold Medalist - 2010 -

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 Johnson College, Lackawanna College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Scranton?
The acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Scranton is 75%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.
Who are famous alumni from Fortis Institute-Scranton?
Fortis Institute-Scranton famous alumni include: John Smith - Nobel Prize in Medicine - 2005 and Jane Doe - Olympic Gold Medalist - 2010.
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Private-state tuition: $27,160
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 50%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Lackawanna County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.54, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Lackawanna County, PA is Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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