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 31:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 67%.

School Overview

Fortis Institute
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Private, for profit
0
Total Faculty
21 staff
39 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
276 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
276 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
565 students
386 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
276 students
552 students
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
32%
% Black
34%
20%
% White
17%
33%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
27%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,300
$31,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$15,364
$15,502
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,970
$10,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,194
$6,250
Acceptance Rate
71%
74%
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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Palm Beach County, FL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Palm Beach County, FL is Everglades University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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