Fortis Institute-Scranton

Fortis Institute-Scranton is a private community college located in Scranton, PA. It offers 6 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $14,444 for undergraduate programs at Fortis Institute-Scranton. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($19,557) of private community colleges in Pennsylvania.

It has 210 students that are lower than the average population (1,055 students) of community colleges in Pennsylvania. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Pennsylvania community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $23,600.

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Academic Overview

Fortis Institute-Scranton is a 2-4 years, private (for-profit) school located in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $14,444 on average. It offers 6 degree programs through 3 Certificate, 3 Associate's programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, private (for-profit)
Address	517 Ash Street, Scranton, PA
Phone	570-558-1818
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	$14,444
Student Population »	210 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	43%
Retention Rate	50%
Average Financial Aid »	$6,879
Students to Faculty	15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$23,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $14,444 for undergraduate programs at Fortis Institute-Scranton. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($19,557) over private community colleges in Pennsylvania.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Fortis Institute-Scranton. Then, we compare its costs to Pennsylvania community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Amount
Tuition & Fees	$14,444
Books & Supplies	$1,252
Off-Campus Living Costs	$16,150
Average Financial Aid	$6,879
Cost of Attendance	$31,846
After Financial Aid	$24,967
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$23,600

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tuition & Fees
Fortis Institute-Scranton	$14,444
Private Community Colleges in Pennsylvania	$19,557
Private Community Colleges in U.S.	$19,928

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Fortis Institute-Scranton offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 3 Certificate, 3 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	3	3	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	NOT OFFERED	28 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 210 students at Fortis Institute-Scranton including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 17 male students and 224 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time
Total	241	241
Male Students	17	17
Female Students	224	224

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