Fortis College-Baton Rouge

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

Fortis College-Baton Rouge serves 408 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,316
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 78%
  • 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 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Baton Rouge
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
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
54 staff
37 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Fortis College-Baton Rouge has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Baton Rouge diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
408 students
682 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
408 students
287 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
395 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
597 students
233 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
408 students
284 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,093 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
2%
5%
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% Black
71%
33%
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% White
22%
45%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
10%
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Diversity Score
0.43
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
48%
36%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.87%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$25,400
$28,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $13,316 is less than the state average of $14,930. The private state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,316
$14,930
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
94%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$12,567
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,340
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College-Baton Rouge and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
72%
72%
This chart display the percent admitted of Fortis College-Baton Rouge and the community college average percent admitted of LA by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (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 the acceptance rate of Fortis College-Baton Rouge?
The acceptance rate of Fortis College-Baton Rouge is 72%, which is equal to the state average of 72%.
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 Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,316
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 78%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For East Baton Rouge County, LA private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,002 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

East Baton Rouge County, LA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.46, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in East Baton Rouge County, LA is Baton Rouge Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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