Fortis College-Centerville

555 E Alex Bell Rd
Centerville, OH 45459
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School Highlights

Fortis College-Centerville serves 479 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 34%.

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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 LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPrivate, for profit
Total Faculty81 staff40 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Fortis College-Centerville has declined by 70% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Centerville diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment479 students868 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio6:127:1
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# Full-Time Students464 students472 students
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# Part-Time Students15 students396 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
1%
4%
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% Black
16%
14%
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% White
38%
66%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
41%
8%
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Diversity Score0.660.53
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College Completion Rate
32%
27%
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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 $13,406. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$17,201$13,406
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid98%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$16,210$19,930
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$6,500
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

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Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Fortis College-Centerville is Advertising Art Educational Services DBA School of Advertising Art (2.6 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 479 students
  • Private-state tuition: $17,201
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
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Montgomery County, OH community colleges have a diversity score of 0.49, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Montgomery County, OH is Fortis College-Centerville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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