Fortis College-Baton Rouge

14111 Airline Hwy, Suite 101
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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School Highlights

Fortis College-Baton Rouge serves 482 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 58%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,316
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 90%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Fortis College-Baton Rouge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 72% over five years.
Fortis College-Baton Rouge
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
15 staff
18 staff
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

Student Body

The student population of Fortis College-Baton Rouge has grown by 18% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Baton Rouge diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 37% over five years.
Total Enrollment
482 students
678 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
38:1

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Full-Time Students
482 students
270 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
482 students
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
482 students
270 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
85%
40%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% White
10%
42%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.65

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$37,493
$37,569

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $13,316 is less than the state average of $16,224. The private state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,316
$16,224
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$12,783

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,340
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fortis College-Baton Rouge cost?
Fortis College-Baton Rouge's private state tuition is approximately $13,316.
What is Fortis College-Baton Rouge's ranking?
Fortis College-Baton Rouge ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,316
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 90%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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East Baton Rouge Parish County, LA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.45, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in East Baton Rouge Parish County, LA is Louisiana Culinary Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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