Fortis Institute-Scranton
Fortis Institute-Scranton is one of the sixty-one private, for-profit 2-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in an urban area, in Scranton.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 287 students attend the school. Every year 53% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Fortis Institute-Scranton's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $24,371, and fees were $2,875. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $24,371 and $2,875 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students287 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelFor-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate47% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 6 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 95 miles radius of Fortis Institute-Scranton
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown
57 miles away |
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Luzerne County Community College at Kulpmont Nursing Center
61 miles away |
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Somerset County Technology Institute
79 miles away |
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Montgomery County Community College - West Campus
81 miles away |
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Orange County Community College - Newburgh Campus
85 miles away |
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HackensackUMC Mountainside School of Nursing
86 miles away |
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Jersey College
91 miles away |
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Eastwick College-Hackensack
91 miles away |
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Mercer County Community College - James Kerney Campus
95 miles away |
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St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island
95 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges 10/01/1995 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Fortis Institute-Scranton's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 90% | $5,285 |
| Other Federal Grant | 58% | $225 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 33% | $3,252 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 8% | $3,331 |
| Federal Student Loans | 96% | $9,358 |
| Private Loans | 10% | $2,560 |
$27,485
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$28,109 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$29,557 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$31,287 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$33,936 |
| Over $110,000$33,936 |
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Student Population
287
Undergrads
0
Graduates
266
Women
21
Men
100%
Full-time
0%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
71% |
|
Hispanic |
15% |
|
Black/African American |
12% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
