Fortis Institute-Scranton
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, for-profit, 2-year
School Size & Setting
Small | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Fortis Institute-Scranton
517 Ash Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18509
See on MapPhone
(570) 558-1818
Website
www.fortis.edu/Mission Statement
At Fortis Institute, we pride ourselves in providing postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of degree and diploma programs. These programs are designed to assist students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis Institute also strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. We provide an educational process that offers a change-oriented approach giving graduates the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations. The following objectives are essential to the mission of Fortis Institute: - To offer sound diploma and degree programs. - To develop each student's individual and professional growth, including written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies. - To attract and retain qualified instructors who are effective in the classroom and familiar with appropriate current medical, and/or technical practices. - To develop in students a professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content and to faculty currently engaged in enterprise. - To assist graduates in finding positions for which they are trained.
Read Morecost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$15,880Out of state
$15,880Graduate
In state
No informationOut of state
No informationFinancial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
100%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 100.0% | $5,350 |
| State/local grants | 21.0% | $1,997 |
| Institutional grants | 8.0% | $996 |
| Loans | 92.0% | $6,830 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
Not Available
Books & Supplies
$1,054 per year
Personal Expenses
Not Available
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
Undergraduate Majors X
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
- A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice. See other colleges that offer this major
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials, provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards. See other colleges that offer this major
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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
No informationStudent Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
93%Male Students
7%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian50.95%
- Hispanic/Latino19.52%
- Black19.05%
- Two Or More Ethnicities4.77%
- Asian3.33%
- Not Specified1.9%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.48%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
348
Undergraduate students
348
Full Time Students
50%Part Time Students
50%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children