Fortis Institute (Closed 2020)

1630 South Congress Avenue, Suite 300
Lake Worth, FL 33461
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School Highlights

Fortis Institute served 276 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 59%.

School Overview

Fortis Institute
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
21 staff
139 staff
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Student Body

Total Enrollment
276 students
2,862 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
276 students
862 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,000 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
565 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
276 students
862 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,761 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% Asian
3%
3%
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% Hispanic
17%
29%
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% Black
34%
16%
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% White
17%
41%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
27%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.75
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
55%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,300
$31,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$15,364
$16,548
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,970
$10,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,194
$6,250
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Acceptance Rate
71%
74%
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SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fortis Institute cost?
Fortis Institute's private state tuition is approximately $15,364.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis Institute?
The acceptance rate of Fortis Institute is 71%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.

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