Fortis College-Centerville

555 E Alex Bell Rd
Dayton, OH 45459-2712
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School Highlights
  • Fortis College-Centerville serves 1,645 students (100% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
  • Fortis College-Centerville is one of 7 community colleges within Montgomery County, OH.
  • The nearest community college to Fortis College-Centerville is Advertising Art Educational Services DBA School of Advertising Art (2.5 miles away).

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Fortis College-Centerville places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Centerville(OH) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty81 staff35 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Fortis College-Centerville has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Fortis College-Centerville diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has declined by 35% over five years.
Total Enrollment1,645 students734 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio20:127:1
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# Full-Time Students1,645 students450 students
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This chart display the Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Fortis College-Centerville.This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of OH.
% Asian		-
1%
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% Hispanic
1%
3%
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% Black
11%
12%
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% White
32%
73%
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% Unknown races
56%
10%
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Diversity Score0.570.44
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College Completion Rate
60%
42%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,400$30,800
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $17,201 is more than the state average of $13,841. The private state tuition has grown by 39% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$17,201$13,841
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$23,710$21,250
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College-Centerville and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in OH by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$9,383$6,834
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • RETS Tech Center believes that the value of an education should be measured by the career it prepares a student for. Comprehensive career services are essential to helping guide students in their career choice, and graduates in their job search. RETS Tech Center provide hands-on training for the most in demand careers. RETS Tech Center provides education solutions for people just like you. RETS gives you the personalized attention you deserve to achieve your career and educational goals. RETS Tech Center offers degree and program in Computer Office and Business Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, Heating, Ventilating, AC and Refrigeration, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding Specialist, Practical Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, Paralegal and Travel & Tourism. RETS Tech Center is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

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Quick Stats (2018-19)
  • Students: 1,645 students
  • Private-state tuition: $17,201
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 68%
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Dayton community colleges have a diversity score of 0.44, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Dayton is Fortis College-Centerville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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